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Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics. Multiple playable characters give you the ability to go explosively fast as Sonic, soar as Tails, or power through tough obstacles with Knuckles’ brute strength. You can re-live the Sonic of the past with an exciting new twist on classic zones while fighting against new bosses and Dr. Eggman’s evil robot army. Go head to-head with players in Competition Mode or play in Co-Op Mode with a friend. Sonic Mania was developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, and PagodaWest Games in collaboration with Sonic Team. Welcome to Sonic Mania!
System requirements for PlayStation 4
System requirements for Xbox One
System requirements for PC
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor: Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
System requirements for Nintendo Switch
Last Modified: Dec 11, 2025
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Sonic Mania reviews and comments
Completed as of writing this review: 100%.
An another "nostalgia trip" for Sonic fans, who will never shut up about how stupid it is for Sonic to have a voice.
Jk, the game is actually very fun, enjoyable, and most importantly, accurate to the classic physics (something, that Sonic Team has struggled to do in Generations and Forces). The only problem however is that it's not really "new". It's mostly a remixed version of the classics, the major reason of which is a plot point, that makes it a prequel to Forces. That's the biggest problem since if you have played (or still playing) those classics regularly, you might find Mania to be lacking in originality. It's there, but not as much as needed.
tl;dr The game is good, but too much relies on nostalgia and lacks (mostly) something new. It's worth buying only if you just need another reason to play MegaDrive games, but in a fresh coat of paint and remixed.
An another "nostalgia trip" for Sonic fans, who will never shut up about how stupid it is for Sonic to have a voice.
Jk, the game is actually very fun, enjoyable, and most importantly, accurate to the classic physics (something, that Sonic Team has struggled to do in Generations and Forces). The only problem however is that it's not really "new". It's mostly a remixed version of the classics, the major reason of which is a plot point, that makes it a prequel to Forces. That's the biggest problem since if you have played (or still playing) those classics regularly, you might find Mania to be lacking in originality. It's there, but not as much as needed.
tl;dr The game is good, but too much relies on nostalgia and lacks (mostly) something new. It's worth buying only if you just need another reason to play MegaDrive games, but in a fresh coat of paint and remixed.
«Just one more turn»
«Can’t stop playing»
It's probably objectively the best 2D Sonic game. There are no cheap deaths, which was a major issue in the old games. However, I did not enjoy it as much as I expected. There is something about the charm of the OG games that can't be replicated. Also, it reuses a lot of content and some levels were too long. That said, this is still my go-to if I want to play 2D Sonic.
The best bits of Sonic 3 and Sonic CD mashed together with care. Not so much a new story as a celebration of the 2D Sonic era. Considerably tougher to beat than the original games.
«OST on repeat»
if you like 2d sonic, you'll like this. a couple of the overarching level ideas and some of the level elements are kinda weird, but they always work.