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Sonic Mania

Sonic Mania is a platform game that serves as a love letter to the classic Sonic the Hedgehog games of the 90s, developed by a team born of the fangame and ROM hacking community.

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Franchise:
Sonic the Hedgehog
Platform:
PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Released:
August 15, 2017
Developer:
PagodaWest Games, Headcannon
Publisher:
Sega
Genre:
Platformer
ESRB:
E For Everyone due to Mild Cartoon Violence
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Sonic Mania 2 Wasn't Made Because Sega Wants To Move Away From 2D

Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka believes pixel art graphics won't appeal to a wide enough audience.

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Sega Letting The Sonic Mania Team Move On Was A Huge Mistake

Penny's Big Breakaway looks great, and it's weird that it isn't being published by Sega.

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Sonic Superstars Was Almost Made By The Mania Team

The Sonic Mania squad has not returned to make Superstars.

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33 Best Split-Screen Multiplayer Games On PS4, Ranked

The PS4 is not exactly known for local multiplayer, but there are a few split-screen games that are a lot of fun to play.

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10 Best Modern Games To Speedrun

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The Best PlayStation 4 Games For Kids

Is there a budding young gamer in your life? Here are some child-friendly PlayStation 4 titles that everybody can enjoy.

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Sonic Mania Opening Composer Accused Of Grooming And Abuse

Kevin Villecco has been removed from Hyper Potions after allegations of abuse were made by his ex-wife.

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Remembering Sonic Mania's Best Surprise

That's one mean bean machine.

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More 2D Sonic Games Are On The Way, Says Sega Director

Sonic Frontiers' director tells us to "look forward" to more 2D games.

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Best 2D Platformer Games For Beginners

The 2D platforming genre is one of the most robust, offering up some truly remarkable titles. Here are some of the best ones if you are a beginner.

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8 Best Sonic Games For Beginners

There are a ton of Sonic games to choose from, but which games are the best entry point for beginners?

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Sonic: The 5 Best Knuckles Character Designs

Sonic's red-furred foe-turned-friend is a staple in the series. But which iteration of Knuckles looks the best?

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Sonic The Hedgehog: The 10 Best City Zones

Sonic the Hedgehog gets lost in several cityscapes throughout his adventures. Here are some of the best.

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Sonic The Hedgehog: The 10 Best Sky Zones

From maligned classics to inspired remakes, these are the best sky zone levels in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

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Sega Delisting Classic Sonic Games Is A Betrayal Of Its Own Legacy

Preservation continues to be an afterthought.

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Please Don't Be Surprised If Sonic Frontiers Is Terrible

The Blue Blur's track record isn't the best.

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10 Best Mods For Sonic Mania

Be sure to check out the best mods available for the fan-beloved Sonic Mania.

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10 Things You Need To Know Before Playing Sonic Mania

Keep these tips and tricks in mind before rushing to play the phenomenal Sonic Mania.

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