Game Review: Sonic Mania
Sega returns to its roots with this nostalgic title.
After many years of horrible 3D titles like Sonic Boom, or Shadow the Hedgehog, Sega finally returned to it’s roots by creating Sonic Mania, a 2D side-scrolling Sonic game that replicates the old gameplay of classic Sonic titles. Players can take on the role of Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails, to jump, glide, fly, and spin dash to the goal as fast as you can through 12 zones.
Some of the zones are classics that have new features that make them feel new and exciting. And the new stages added are so well made, they could’ve been made for the classic games on the Genesis.
The visuals are gorgeous with its extremely bright and colorful sprites and backgrounds, and even throwing in some subtle references here and there. And in the main menu, there is an amazing animation that gets you excited to run through stages trying to collect rings (see attached video).
One of the best things about the game is it’s soundtrack. Each song feels like it fits perfectly with the zone they are in. And the old music has been remixed in a way where when you are playing you can barely notice anything is different, but once you listen to it closely you can tell that there are a lot of things making the music sound more stunning than before.
But even with all of the good things about the game, there are some bad things. In some zones characters can get stuck for no apparent reason, forcing a restart through the level. And some of the mini-bosses are just too easy to beat.
Although there are some bugs in this game, this game is definitely worth a try if you are interested in a new 2D Sonic game.
Nick DelBaggio is a Sophomore in Tyrone Area High School, and this is his first year in Eagle Eye. In his free time, he enjoys playing games, drawing,...
Taylor Laber • Sep 15, 2017 at 10:41 am
everyone praises sonic mania while i get gameovers and cant get past studiopolis
granted, it’s still a good game
John Diller • Sep 13, 2017 at 11:08 am
much wow gud article keep it up
Benedict DelBaggio IV • Sep 13, 2017 at 9:57 am
Whoever made this has a awesome brother.
Julian Cempa • Sep 13, 2017 at 9:31 am
Destiny 2 is Better
Brandon Nel • Sep 13, 2017 at 4:43 pm
no it’s not
Caden Brooks • Sep 14, 2017 at 8:02 am
Destiny 2 stinks just as badly as the first one
Benedict DelBaggio IV • Sep 14, 2017 at 10:42 am
How does Destiny 2 even compare to Sonic Mania if they have nothing to do with each other?
Julian Cempa • Sep 25, 2017 at 9:42 am
have you played the first? no… have you seen gameplay? probably, of course, it isn’t going to change, it’s a destiny game, just like how most of the call of duty games are similar. All the Halo games are similar. The Reason people don’t like it is that they don’t see the difference because they automatically put destiny 2 with destiny 1. Destiny 2 doesn’t lack story. it is all there for the cabal, there will be more DLC going into depth about Osiris, But every game has a side story.
Not going to Lie, Destiny 1 was EVERYWHERE, None of Destiny 1 Made sense we were never told what the “Darkness” Was. People need to play the game for themselves to see what it is like, not just go look at someone online that is biased
So you Can at least try the game out, and not go off of what people say.most of the game is great, After the story, you have SOOOOO MUCH STUFF TO DO, Like Raid, weekly nightfall, Trials of the Nine, Exotic Questlines, PVP, PVE Games such Has Public Events. The Game is Fun, I Haven’t stopped playing it. So have your own idea for the game, Just actually try it out and don’t be a goat that just sits there and takes in other peoples input, TRY IT FOR YOURSELF and you may like the game, People just take what other people say for the game as a definite “Well Jimmy says it as bad as the first. SO IT HAS TO BE”. WOW THAT WAS ALOT OF TYPING XD
beverly • Sep 23, 2017 at 7:43 pm
i like sonic
beverly • Sep 23, 2017 at 7:44 pm
hi caden
Caleb Orr • Oct 2, 2017 at 5:28 pm
I don’t agree with you that Destiny 2 is better. I’ve tried Destiny 1 (and I know that you said that there nothing alike yet gameplay looks like you’re looking into a mirror of Destiny 1) and I was disastisfied. For a starting price of $60, I believe I should get a full game. This game foces you to buy all of the other 4 $20 DLC, (a total value of $140). I don’t have the money to buy all of that nor should I have to. Games like Call of Duty Black Ops III, Halo 5, and other titles give you a full game with more optional than necessary DLC. Asides DLC< Desitny isn't a very good game. Every mission is somewhat like the rest: kill a bunch of small CPU and kill a boss with a different critical hit point. Sure, Crucible adds to the fun (albeit little) but Crucible gets boring after awhile, considering that Crucible is point based and has no other modes. Overall I think Destiny 1 & 2 aren't great games for the price that you buy them for. I played Destiny and tried to like it, but I couldn't help but look at other titles thinking they are so much better.
Jay Isenberg • Oct 19, 2017 at 2:24 pm
Destiny 1 and Destiny 2 are horrible. CoD and Battlefield are better.