![]() ![]() Sonic 3 & Knuckles has not been available for over decade and has previously been left out of compilations. ![]() In the case of Sonic 3 and Knuckles, which just happens to be my all time favourite game, unfortunately it is in a bit of sad state this time around. If you are going to the trouble of rebuilding the games on a new engine then surely there was some room to enhance them, tidy up the sprites, remix the sound and so on and so forth, but it seems like nobody could be bothered this time around. With Sonic Origins, even though these are supposed to be rebuilt versions of the games, other than widescreen and the infinite lives/coin system, there isn’t anything that sets these versions aside from the originals. Sonic Mania worked because it was a tribute to classic Sonic, featuring a helping of enhanced classic levels mixed in with some new ones, which set itself out as a separate title in the series. I like this approach, as it gives gamers the chance to play through the games and experience the levels without worrying about a Game Over or hashing up special stages along the way. You can also use the coins to unlock some of the bonus content like artwork, music tracks and videos in the Museum. You get Infinite lives as well as earning coins as you play through the levels, which you can use for things like retrying special stages to nab those chaos emeralds and become Super Sonic. What is new though is the ‘anniversary mode’ which presents the games in full widescreen but with some extra treats. You have the choice of playing the games in 4:3 just like you would on a Mega Drive with standard rules in which case they are pretty similar to the originals, so nothing new there. When it comes to Sonic 1, CD and Sonic 2, these are modified versions of the mobile ports that were built off the same engine, which is an interesting call. This is some of the same crew that also helped make Sonic Mania a few years back. The original code has gone out the window and in its place are versions built on the ‘retro’ engine by Head Cannon with a little help from Christian Whitehead. Indeed, if the rumors are true, this new game will eschew the “All-Stars” of Sonic & All-Star Racing Transformed, and instead focus entirely on the hedgehog and friends.In Sonic Origins, these aren’t emulated versions of the classics, they are more like relatively identical remakes. ![]() The episodes will feature Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails, take place in the world of Sonic Mania, and be connected by a single storyline.Īlthough not much info is out about the upcoming animations, they’ll be viewable for free on YouTube, and will kick off with “Classic Sonic getting back to where he belongs.” After several years of mediocre games and general disappointments, it seems like Sonic is running at full speed once again – let’s hope Sega can keep the momentum rolling.ĮDIT: The panel’s conclusion also teased the previously rumored Sonic kart racing game, employing a quick teaser featuring a revving car and a single letter “R.” This is likely a reference to the Sega Saturn game Sonic R, a racing title featuring all Sonic characters. The five-episode series will carry of the style and tone of the Sonic Mania’s now-iconic intro cinematic, and will likely be helmed by the same director, Tyson Hesse. In addition, the upgrades will be available as free DLC for anyone who already owns Sonic Mania.įinally, the SXSW panel also announced an animated series, Sonic Mania Adventures. With a price set at $29.99 and a release set for “Summer 2018,” it looks like the definitive edition of Sonic’s recent smash-hit will be rolling out sooner rather than later. Set for Xbox One, PS4, and Switch, the physical release includes a holographic slip cover, a “Reversible Genesis/MEGA-Drive sleeve” (assumedly the interior art), and a 32-page Sonic Mania artbook. ![]() In addition to a new “Encore Mode” and “Expanded Competition,” Sonic Mania Plus will add two characters: Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel, from the 1993 arcade title SegaSonic the Hedgehog. Now, Sega intends to follow up the 16-bit success with two new releases: a deluxe edition of the game titled Sonic Mania Plus, and a YouTube animated series named Sonic Mania Adventures.Īnnounced at SXSW, Sonic Mania Plus will feature a number of upgrades to Sonic Mania, and feature the game’s first physical release. Calling to mind the Sonic titles of yesteryear, Mania was a neo-retro hit, sweeping fans old and new off their feet. Dashing out August of last year, Sonic Mania took the hurried hedgehog back to his roots with classic 2D gameplay and art. ![]()
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