


Mighty and Ray add a new layer of depth to the entirety of Sonic Mania, and I hope to see a couple more characters added in the future (Mighty is my favorite Sonic character, but Espio and Fang wouldn’t go unappreciated). Mighty can slam into the ground and avoid spike damage with his shell, while Ray can fly at ridiculous speeds by using momentum (think of the cape from Mario ). They’re fully developed characters in their own right, as each has their own unique abilities to set them apart from Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. Last seen in Knuckles Chaotix and SegaSonic the Hedgehog respectively, Mighty and Ray fit right into the world of Sonic Mania. The biggest draw of Plus is the addition of Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying-Squirrel as playable characters. When Sonic Mania Plus was announced, I hoped it would once again restore the hedgehog’s name for the time being. Sonic Mania is so well-made and fun to play that it made Sonic cool again, even if it was only for a few months. Sonic Forces came out shortly after, so that wasn’t my best prediction, but the main point still stands.

My love for Sonic Mania is well-known, as I went so far as to say that “Sonic Mania will remind the game industry why it loved Sonic in the first place” in my review.
SONIC MANIA PRICE PS4 CODE
MonsterVine was provided with a PS4 code for review. Platforms: PS4 (reviewed), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC If you passed up on Sonic Mania last year, this is your chance to play one of the generation’s best platformers in its best form.ĭeveloper: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, Sega The inclusion of Mighty, Ray, and Encore mode make this already robust package even more worth your time, while collectors will love the physical copy’s included artbook and Genesis-style cover. Sonic Mania Plus is the best way to play one of last year’s absolute best games.
