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Sonic Mania is a 2D love letter to the classic Sonic games from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Created by Christian Whitehead and his team, in partnership with Sega, Sonic Mania blends brand-new stages ...

Run, jump, and collect gold rings as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles in this speedy homage made by and for fans of the beloved franchise. '90s nostalgia and epic new boss fights await! Experience the ...

Sonic Mania was one of the first good pieces of Sonic media to not have a "but" attached. "Yeah Sonic Unleashed is good but the werehog bits not so much, Sonic Generations is good but the 3D parts ...

Sam (He/Him) is the former Managing Editor of DualShockers and is now Senior Reporter at TheGamer. He's been in and around games media for six years now and has held a variety of roles within the ...

As shown in the nostalgia-filled trailer, released during Comic-Con 2016, Sonic Mania returns to the classic 2D style of the original games (which were the best ones). In fact, the levels are ...

Sonic Mania brings back a host of classic Sonic the Hedgehog characters, features, levels, soundtracks, and gameplay features. One of the most popular Sonic tropes, Chaos Emeralds are jewels hidden ...

Sonic Mania is a fantastic return to form for Sonic the Hedgehog. It’s a game that emulates the Genesis classics and was very well received here at Twinfinite. Like any Sonic game worth its salt, it’s ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

In gaming, phrases such as “a love letter to fans” get thrown around so much that they end up being meaningless. But seriously reader, believe me when I say this: Sonic Mania is a love letter to fans.