![]() Even forgotten Sonic characters like Bean the Dynamite, Fang the Sniper and Bark the Polar Bear make cameo appearances in the new Mirage Saloon stage. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine that is absolutely insane, and I love it. The amount of fan service in this game is remarkable, for example, nestled in Chemical Plant’s boss battle is a Sonic vs Eggman match of Dr. Sonic Mania is a heartfelt love letter to the Sonic franchise, encompassing all the elements of what made Sonic great, while also inventing and adding new elements to further strengthen the Sonic formula. Sonic Mania was assembled by series fans, for series fans, with popular Sonic modders and hackers such as Christian Whitehead spearheading the Mania development team. Sonic Mania (despite not being titled Sonic 4) is a sequel to Sonic 3, with so much fan service and love behind it. Most of the bosses on display are great fun to fight, but these select few are sure to anger even a skilful Sonic player. ![]() These boss fights feel dirty and unfair and in some instances they dampened how I felt about the level as I reached its conclusion. Some bosses however lack direction, making it difficult for players to figure out what exactly they are meant to do, which leads to just spamming and dealing damage in the hopes that you can hold on to a single ring long enough to kill the boss. These bosses are extremely satisfying and I look forward to coming up against them again in inevitable further playthroughs. The boss battles in Sonic Mania span from “creativity at its finest” to “why does this exist?” The game’s good bosses are creative and well thought out, prompting the player to think and plan out how to attack. The core essence of the Sonic games is on display in Sonic Mania, with boss battles also making a return in the form of new and remixed bosses. Special stages akin to those featured in Sonic CD are also available, with these stages being where players can obtain the Chaos Emeralds. Bonus stages from Sonic 3 return, with the reward for their completion being extra features such as sound test and debug modes. Sonic controls just like he did in the ‘90s, able to reach crazy speeds and thwart his enemies with his jump or trusty spin dash. ![]() Sonic Mania from a gameplay standpoint plays like all the Mega Drive titles, sharing particular aspects from each release. The story immediately relinquishes itself to the backseat, allowing for the gameplay to take centre stage. A simple enough premise that makes Sonic’s return to the previous games’ stages make sense. Eggman’s new Egg-Robo team, known as the ‘Hard-Boiled Heavies’, who have located a mysterious gem (which isn’t a Chaos Emerald?) that is capable of sending Sonic and Tails back to the past. The game’s story –much like the Mega Drive titles– takes a shallow approach.
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