#Sonic mania gameplay update

The physical version was released with a 32-page art book and a reversible cover in the style of Genesis or Mega Drive boxart covers, depending on the region.Р”Р‡ollowing the events of Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic and Tails receive a powerful energy reading from Angel Island and board their biplane, the Tornado, to investigate.

#Sonic mania gameplay update

Additionally, an update released alongside Sonic Mania Plus adds more cutscenes and a reworked Metal Sonic battle based on his appearance in Knuckles' Chaotix ( 1995). Plus also adds an 'Encore Mode' with remixed levels and a reworked lives mechanic, a pinball bonus stage, and a four-player competition mode. It adds playable characters Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel from the 1993 arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog, each with unique abilities: Mighty can slam the ground and is immune to spikes when in ball form, while Ray can glide without losing altitude. The team built the game using Whitehead's Retro Engine and aimed for a graphical quality between that of Genesis and Sega Saturn games.Р”Р„n expanded version of the game, Sonic Mania Plus, was released at retail and as downloadable content for the original version on July 17, 2018. Art, level design, audio, and additional programming was provided by independent studios PagodaWest Games and Headcannon. Development began after lead developer Christian 'Taxman' Whitehead, who was previously contracted by Sega to develop enhanced mobile ports of Genesis Sonic games, presented a playable prototype to Sonic Team producer Takashi Iizuka. The development team was composed of members known for their work in the Sonic fangame and ROM hacking community.

It takes place over twelve levels, including eight redesigned stages from past games. The game homages the original Sega Genesis Sonic games, featuring speedy, side-scrolling gameplay. Produced in commemoration of the Sonic the Hedgehog series' 25th anniversary, the story follows Sonic the Hedgehog and his companions Tails and Knuckles as they venture to defeat their nemesis Doctor Eggman and his robotic henchmen, the Hard-Boiled Heavies. Sonic Mania is a 2D platform game published by Sega worldwide in August 2017 for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows.