Sonic Mania Plus Reviews

Sonic Mania Plus is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4 / 5.0
Jan 15, 2019

A good upgrade to Sonic Mania, but nowhere near as essential as the original game. Support the studio, enjoy the new characters, but also realize how outstanding the original game was.

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8.8 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2018

For most players, Sonic Mania Plus is still a fun time, but for me, it’s one that I probably won’t pick up as often as others might. Personal criticisms aside, there is quality in Sonic Mania Plus and it’s one that I can easily recommend.

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9 / 10
Sep 18, 2018

As if Sonic Mania had not already made a successful return to the golden age of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Mania Plus now crowns it as the best 2D Sonic game out there, offering the experience that all the dedicated fans of the series could hope for, along with a new gaming mode that allows a different approach to the plot and two new characters that despite not bringing any remarkable change, are still welcome in this new effort to bring back the finest that the Sonic world has to offer.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 16, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus is the best version of a great game. It feels good to be talking about Sonic in a positive light once again.

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85%
Aug 16, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus is one of the best Sonic games. It's a great 2D retro style platform game that could attract some new players as well and any platformer fan should definitely try it.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2018

Even without any new stages being added outside of Angel Island Zone, the inclusion of Encore Mode and two new playable characters with Ray and Mighty make Sonic Mania Plus arguably the best in the series' history from both a quality and content standpoint.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus on the Switch is the best way to play the best Sonic game in over 20 years.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus gives fans an authentic experience in a new way by taking Sonic's roots and elevating its gameplay.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 9, 2018

Sonic Mania was already a must play. Plus makes it essential.

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Pure Nintendo
Kira C
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2018

Overall, Sonic Mania Plus adds even more features to an already awesome game! I had a lot of fun playing this game and would highly recommend it to anyone, but especially to fans of the older Sonic titles.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 3, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus is a must-have for gaming fans of all types. If you're a fan of the Genesis games, this is exactly what you've been waiting for. If you're more of a new fan, Sonic Mania Plus shows you why the series was so revered in the first place. If you already own the main title, the DLC is an excellent add-on at a reasonable price, especially for the amount of stuff you'll get.

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Jul 31, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus is the same game from last year, but with the addition of the new story DLC that absolutely makes worth your money and time. Whether you’re buying just the DLC to upgrade, or buying new to experience it, Sonic Mania Plus is excellent in every way. It is now bigger and better by virtue of having more things to do in this insanely well made Sonic game. Sonic Mania Plus is an essential and important game in the history of Sonic the Hedgehog that you must play.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2018

Sonic Mania is a re-imagination of what made the original 90s classics so enjoyable. It introduces new abilities, characters, levels and many other features to make this one of the freshest takes on a Sonic game in decades.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus is an excellent addition to an already fine game and easily the best Sonic game in years.

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JVL
Stottlemeyer
Top Critic
17 / 20
Jul 31, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus brilliantly offers a definitive edition of what remains the best adventure of the blue hedgehog of the last 20 years, the title is a Must-have for both fans and newcomers.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 30, 2018

Sonic Mania is a celebration of everything that made Sonic the Hedgehog such an enduring, beloved character. Plus adds to that, making one of the best Sonic games in decades even better.

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Unscored
Jul 29, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus makes me feel like I’ve played Sonic games all my life. I feel as though I’m being welcomed home with open arms despite me never having a strong connection to the series. Representing the very best that old-school platformers have to offer, Sonic Mania Plus is a wonderful experience for both newcomers and longtime fans.

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Jul 28, 2018

Sonic Mania Plus is the best Sonic game of modern times, quite possibly the best Sonic game of all time. With all the right things in place with the original release, then adding two new characters and remixing levels to add a new level of challenge, Sonic Mania Plus is a must have game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2018

‎For the rest, few negatives can be noticed about ‎‎Sonic Mania Plus.‎‎ If you have a little bit of a warm heart for the hedgehog and aren't averse to a bite of your nostalgia, you should give Sonic Mania Plus a chance. 30 euros is not much for such a game and it looks nice in the closet.‎

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 27, 2018

Enhanced version of the original Sonic Mania is great. Just buy and play!

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