Sonic Mania
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Summary: After far too many years, Sega has finally released a Sonic the Hedgehog game that lives up to its Genesis legacy. With amazing new levels and new spins on old classics, the Blue Blur may never have been better.
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Developers: Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
Publisher: Sega
Genres: Action, Platformer
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View All (125 total)PC Gamer
A breakneck platformer that uses classic Sonic as a foundation for something fresh and exciting.
IGN
Sonic Mania is the classic throwback longtime series fans have been clamoring for.
Eurogamer
1992 is alive and well. Christian Whitehead and team turn in a beautiful rewrite of the 16-bit Sonic games with all-new stages.
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