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FranchiseSonic The HedgehogSeriesSonic the Hedgehog

Sonic Mania

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First release
Aug 15, 2017
Publisher
Sega Games, Sega
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Kids, Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Sonic Mania is a side-scrolling platformer that pays homage to the original Sega Genesis Sonic the Hedgehog games. Players choose from Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles, each with unique abilities, and speed through 13 zones that include redesigned stages from past games alongside original levels. The game features special stages for collecting Chaos Emeralds, time attack with online leaderboards, and split-screen competitive multiplayer.

Also known as SonicMania.exe

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Storyline
After the events of a previous adventure, Sonic and Tails detect a powerful energy signal on Angel Island and fly out to investigate. Dr. Eggman's elite robots, the EggRobos, reach the source first, a magical gemstone called the Phantom Ruby, and are transformed by its power into the Hard-Boiled Heavies. The gem warps Sonic, Tails, and the island's guardian Knuckles across familiar territories as they race to stop Eggman from harnessing the ruby's reality-bending abilities. With the Hard-Boiled Heavies pursuing their own ambitions and Eggman scheming to use the Phantom Ruby to retake control of Little Planet, the trio must chase the doctor through zone after zone before his plans can be realized.Read more

After the events of a previous adventure, Sonic and Tails detect a powerful energy signal on Angel Island and fly out to investigate. Dr. Eggman's elite robots, the EggRobos, reach the source first, a magical gemstone called the Phantom Ruby, and are transformed by its power into the Hard-Boiled Heavies. The gem warps Sonic, Tails, and the island's guardian Knuckles across familiar territories as they race to stop Eggman from harnessing the ruby's reality-bending abilities. With the Hard-Boiled Heavies pursuing their own ambitions and Eggman scheming to use the Phantom Ruby to retake control of Little Planet, the trio must chase the doctor through zone after zone before his plans can be realized.

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Aug 15, 2017
Xbox One
Aug 15, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Aug 15, 2017
All 4 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 29, 2017
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
2h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view, Third person
Keywords
steam, multiple protagonists, achievements, pixel art, sequel
… All 21, boss fight, digital distribution, anthropomorphism, protagonist's name in the title, language selection, xbox one x enhanced, deliberately retro, original soundtrack release, playstation experience 2016, pax west 2016, speedrun, the game awards 2017, the game awards - nominee, 4k ultra hd, male protagonist, the game awards - best family game - nominee

At a Glance

Critic Score
85
Main + Extras (IGDB)
2h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 24,452 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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