milo bloom

Yeah, I got in some time this weekend on the game, but I still can't catch that UFO.

Still amazing to think this game was done by fans. But then again, after playing the fan levels in Super Mario Maker I understand a little better. There's something about being on the other side of the screen (as opposed to the original programmers) that lets your mind go "what if..." in different ways.

Mike86

I haven't really played a whole lot yet. I only downloaded it last night after work and played through the first four or five stages but I played the first three twice because I tried to restart so I could retry the special stages for the Emeralds. Although reading more it sounds like even if you miss them you have the opportunity to get them in different stages if you find the big ring. One thing kind of different with this game is that each stage has its own boss. Before you'd go through two stages and then fight Robotnic at the end of the third.

bluetoast

Loved the Genesis games as a kid, and this thread is convincing me to pick this up.

DVDTalker76

Oh, yeah - no better case than yours for grabbing this game.

Adam Tyner

The ESRB re-rated Sonic Mania and tweeted that it’s for a physical release.

Mike86

I wish they would have done a physical release right away. I probably won’t rebuy it unless it’s cheap down the line. I normally prefer physical copies over digital. I actually just finished the game this weekend. Working on getting the Chaos Emeralds (have three left to get) so I can get Super Sonic and the true ending.

EinCB

Mike86

I might double dip depending on the price. I enjoyed the game enough that I’d like a physical copy. That Genesis reversible cover is pretty cool.

DVDTalker76

It is, but also re-emphasizes how terrible it was when they went to the red packaging with that awful font.

Mike86

I guess I associate the red logo more with Genesis than the black and silver logo for some reason.

DVDTalker76

Makes sense depending on when you were playing. I just thought it was a bad change - ugly across the whole product line.

Mike86

Yeah I suppose so. My brother and I got our Genesis later on in its lifespan. I think it was like Christmas of 94 we got it from our grandparents. We had/have games under both style labels.

starseed1981

Glad I held off on the digital release. I'm down for physical on the switch for sure.

Sonny Corinthos

Sonic Mania Plus Trailer, Release Date & Multiplayer Mode Announced.

SEGA have announced today that the release date of Sonic Mania Plus is Tuesday July 17th 2018 for both Europe and North America.

Along with the announcement comes a new animated trailer featuring the two new protagonists, Mighty and Ray, animated once again by Tyson Hesse.
The trailer and the images in the gallery show more of the gameplay fans can expect in Mania Plus, including Mighty’s ability to destroy obsticles, and Ray’s ability to glide.

In addition to this, the new “Encore mode” provides fresh looks and challenges in already established zones in the games, alonside a 4-player competition mode.

Those looking to get a glimpse of the physical release can also check out images of the reversable cover art (including a retro Genesis cover) and the artbook to be packaged in a holographic cover.

For those who already own the digital version of Sonic Mania, the Encore DLC pack will be available via stores for $4.99 to upgrade the game to Plus.

https://www.sonicstadium.org/2018/04...ode-announced/