"Sonic Mania" arrives at some point this summer, on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Check out the latest trailer right here:
For you ultra-serious Sonic fans, there's a collector's edition of "Sonic Mania" that comes with a bunch of nostalgia-laced swag:
"Sonic Mania" looks as challenging as ever — you'll need to carefully control Sonic as he races through levels, lest you lose all your precious gold coins.
Though the game looks nearly identical to the original Sega Genesis game, it's taking advantage of modern game techniques to subtly smooth the rough edges of the original.
And, as always, there are various secret areas and alternate routes to take through each level. It's not just about going fast, but about going smart.
The classic computer monitors (containing coins, extra lives, and other power-ups) are scattered throughout Sonic's world.
Sonic runs, jumps, spin-dashes, and zip-lines around levels.
The characteristic signs of classic Sonic are back, from collecting gold coins to Sonic's signature spin-dash move:
If where Sonic is running looks familiar, that's because it's the famous "Green Hill Zone" from the original game. It's been reimagined for "Sonic Mania."
So, what's this game about? It's standard Sonic fare: Take down the evil Dr. Eggman (maybe you know him as Dr. Robotnik?) by any means necessary.
Knuckles! He's an echidna.
It stars Sonic (the hedgehog), Tails, and a third playable character....
If "Sonic Mania" looks familiar, that's because it's a spitting image of the original "Sonic the Hedgehog" games.
