Eggman, having discovered the dimensional breach, has detected this energy signature too. Sonic and Tails thus head to Angel Island in the Tornado. Despite not being the Chaos Emeralds, this reading is remarkably powerful, and Tails convinces Sonic to investigate it with him. While he and Sonic are relaxing, Tails picks up this odd energy reading. Spoiler warning: Plot, ending details or any kind of information follow.Īfter Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower saved Angel Island, a sudden dimensional breach occurs in the atmosphere, causing a unique energy wave signature to appear on Angel Island.
Sonic Mania Plus includes the return of Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel as playable characters, as well as a 4-player Competition Mode and an “Encore Mode". Downloadable content to the base game titled "Encore DLC" was released alongside the physical version. Ī definitive version of the game titled Sonic Mania Plus was released on 17 July 2018. The game saw a physical release for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on November 5, 2019. The game was announced on 22 July 2016 and released digitally on 15 August 2017 for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, and on 29 August 2017 for PC. The game emulates the gameplay and 2D sprite animation of the original Sega Genesis Sonic games, and serves, along with Sonic Forces, as a “continuation” of Sonic’s 25th anniversary.
Sonic Mania was developed by Christian Whitehead, who had previously worked on enhanced ports of early Sonic games, with the aid of Headcannon and PagodaWest Games, who were chosen for their work in the Sonic fangame community and was published by Sega. The storyline of the game also ties into Sonic Forces. Eggman and his Hard Boiled Heavies from harnessing a mysterious new energy source. Set in an alternate reality, the game follows Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, and Knuckles the Echidna as they try to keep Dr. Levels are packed with visual effects and beautiful scenery, thanks to the power of modern consoles and gaming computers.Sonic Mania ( ソニックマニア, Sonikku Mania ?) is a side-scrolling platformer video game in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise which acts as a celebration of the Sonic series' 25th anniversary. Sonic Mania is easily one of the most vibrant and joyous games around, accurately recreating the 16-bit era visual style. However, the colorful visuals and beautiful pixel art are what truly seals the deal. The controls are super tight, the game flows incredibly well, and there's a great amount of gameplay variety. Generally speaking, Sonic Mania plays like a dream. There are both classic zones and “remixed” zones to play through, offering a mixture of nostalgia and more modern mechanics. As is tradition, you can also discover a hidden mini-game in each stage by locating a giant golden ring. Like in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a second player can join in and control Tails in cooperative play. Each character has a handful of special abilities, allowing you to reach different areas and unlock new content.
There are three playable characters: Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. In order to retrieve the Phantom Ruby and defeat Doctor Robotnik, you must travel through 12 different zones with wicked speed, collecting rings and defeating enemies. Sonic Mania strips away the more modern mechanics and features that have dominated the Sonic franchise and opts for a retro gameplay formula instead. As the robots attempt to bring the ruby back to Doctor Robotnik, Sonic, Tails, and their pal Knuckles give chase. By the time the pair reach Angel Island, the robots have already discovered the source of the energy, a crystal of immense power known as the Phantom Ruby. On the way, their trip is delayed by Doctor Robotnik's evil horde of robots, who attempt to stop their arrival. One day, Sonic and Tails hop on their plane to investigate a curious energy reading from the nearby Angel Island. Like in the early Genesis games, the story in Sonic Mania is straightforward and appropriately retro in nature.