Sonic Mania
(Aug. 15 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
August 2017 Games to Look Forward to
Sonic has been through the ringer over the past decade or so. While there have been some great games in the blue blur’s library, more often than not fans have been left utterly disappointed with the releases. I’ll give credit to SEGA for trying to make great games, but not everything needs to be completely reinvented to be great. Sonic Mania seems to have figured this out, and it’s looking to be the game that Sonic fans have been requesting for years.
It’s basically a Genesis era Sonic the Hedgehog game that has been updated for the current generation. You get all your maze-like levels that promote high-speed gameplay and tight platforming, beautiful backdrops, and a thumping soundtrack. Everything is faster and bolder, but it still has just the right hint of nostalgia while managing to be something great for newcomers. If you’ve been needing to re-strengthen your faith in the Sonic franchise, Sonic Mania is just what the doctor ordered.
