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A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

What defines Sonic Mania:

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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1994 Xbox

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation

A fast-paced 2D platformer where Sonic first meets Knuckles on Angel Island, featuring large branching stages packed with hidden routes, special stages and an iconic soundtrack.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Distinctive, stylised art style

A blazing-fast 2D platforming classic where Sonic uses the new spin dash to tear through varied zones, with Tails tagging along as a co-op buddy. Iconic music, tricky special stages and Super Sonic make it a series high point.

Kaze and the Wild Masks

Distinctive, stylised art style

A colorful 2D platformer in the spirit of 90s classics: as Kaze you save the Crystal Islands and use the powers of wild masks to master land, air and sea.

Sonic Generations

Distinctive, stylised art style

A high-speed anniversary platformer where classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic team up to replay reimagined iconic stages from two decades of the series. Blistering speed, remixed music and heavy nostalgia define the experience.

Ristar

Linear, curated structure

A charming 16-bit platformer where a star hero uses stretchy arms to grab enemies, swing from objects and move through colorful worlds. It is short and polished, and known for its distinctive style and music.

Sound Shapes

Distinctive, stylised art style

A 2D platformer where you roll a ball through levels, collecting notes and beats that shape the music as you play. Striking art, songs from Deadmau5 and Jim Guthrie, and a level editor for composing and sharing make it stand out.

Pepper Grinder

Distinctive, stylised art style

A snappy 2D platformer where you drill through dirt and leap out of it like a dolphin. Short, inventive levels, a bold look and a driving soundtrack make it stand out.

Sonic Lost World

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast 3D platformer where Sonic uses new parkour moves to race across tiny, tube-like planetoids. He faces the Deadly Six across bright, colorful levels.

Crash Bandicoot

Distinctive, stylised art style

Naughty Dog's classic 3D platformer sends the zany bandicoot Crash through linear jungle, temple and factory levels packed with crates, traps and tricky jumps. Its charming cartoon style hides a surprisingly tough challenge, especially when hunting every gem.

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