Sonic Mania - Green Hill Zone Act 2 Raw Gameplay

Welcome to Green Hill Zone as you've never seen it before! Explore the vistas, ziplines, and tropical pools of the newly-revealed Act 2.
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[@GigaMan91]

LOL! Tails died immediately! Now, that's faithful game design!

[@TheHoodSage]

Giga Man exactly what i was thinking lol

[@BlueflagAlpha]

tails cant die you know

[@verysmolgunnernozomi6082]

you know the level design is good when tails dies in 6 seconds.

[@ThatOneToucan]

Why is Tails even there to begin with?

[@SRUFUS3D]

They are actually a bed of spikes.

[@Mairusu]

Sonic doing those pull ups as he zip lines, ha

[@PKBen1995]

I'm glad this wasn't strictly green hill original with no new elements.

[@RiverOfTheHeart]

PK Ben ikr same

[@Dragonk116]

PK Ben it is supposed to be a completely new sonic game.... so I don't see much sense in remaking the original... otherwise it would be a port, not a new release.

[@PKBen1995]

Dragonk116 yes. that's my point

[@Breathing-is-Fun]

At 0:25 you can see what looks like the ring for special stages from sonic the hedgehog 3

[@bmonke2505]

I saw that too

[@BlueflagAlpha]

yup

[@masterchief7860]

That was already there in Act 1 and in Mirage Saloon...

[@Charcoal190]

I think it's been confirmed that the Blue Sphere special stages aren't gonna be this game's special stages, but it has also been mentioned that we haven't seen the Sonic Mania special stage yet, which implies it's something completely new

[@Trimint123]

It still transparent. Which means cannot be accessed yet.

[@wmvnotmp4]

I dare you spoiled brats to still call this game a rehash

[@clawcakes]

rehash brown

[@wmvnotmp4]

lol

[@masterchief7860]

Yep, they said "Green Hill Zone in Sonic Mania was too similar to the original". Look at this haters! ;)

[@TheDen-ec9xe]

I don't know.....a game with more old stages than newer ones does seem rehashed. Just saying.

[@masterchief7860]

Cybernik The Hedgehog Seriously?!? You still think this game is rehashed, just look at this level... it looks *nothing* like Green Hill Zone! It seriously feels like a different level!

[@princebrandonboom6050]

Is it me or does Green Hill Act 2 remind me a bit of Palmtree Panic from Sonic CD?

[@chaotixhero]

Prince Brandon Boom I was honestly thinking the same thing.

[@princebrandonboom6050]

+Chaotixhero Entertainment Wow I guess I'm not the only one who thought of that.

[@crackheadspeedway6788]

Prince Brandon Boom I agree! although they're probably going for a more cartoony version of what it looked like in Generations

[@verysmolgunnernozomi6082]

same.

[@tailsthefox4477]

Prince Brandon Boom same but this game also cool

[@GXP3000]

*Gets Speedshoes* *Continues to use zip line at the slowest pace instead of running*

[@verysmolgunnernozomi6082]

2017 is really going to be a great year for video games, Gravity Rush 2, Nioh, Horizon, Zelda Breath of the Wild, NieR, A good Rare game: Sea of thieves, Yooka-Laylee, Super Mario Odyssey, Wild, Sonic Mania, Sonic Forces, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Arms, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Snipperclips, Nintendo Switch, The return of Bomberman, Mass Effect, Scorpio (hope it will be good), Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD, Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Shadow of War, A Hat in Time, Cuphead, Freedom Planet 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and much more.

[@sanjaywillis9051]

Very Smol Vineller Nozomi With 👌

[@Kuzamer]

Very Smol Vineller Nozomi Yeeeeep. Those games are gonna be noooooice. I hope Spider-Man PS4 is coming this year. But at the same time, I want them to take as much time as they need on it.

[@boydixonentertainment]

Very Smol Vineller Nozomi What about Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy. But I agree. Currently, the Nintendo Switch and the PS4 Pro (Before you ask, I don't have a PS4 currently, so the Pro seems like a good fit for me and for people who also don't have a PS4.) are my most wanted video game systems. Currently though, my focus is on the Switch. But I'll try to get the Pro sometime after.

[@verysmolgunnernozomi6082]

i wrote this while wanting to sleep, so yeah i forgot some games, even tho crash is one of the 2017 games i cant wait for. i might edit the comment later.

[@IMmephiles]

It's been a pretty long time since we've had a genuinely great year, about time.

[@SetnaroX]

I was worried that the remixed stages would just be basic rehashes, but this looks incredible. I'm actually curious to see how the rest of the remixed stages will look like.

[@Pinkio]

what do you think about the game now

[@SetnaroX]

@@Pinkio I like it.

[@soniclegends453]

​@@SetnaroX bro replied after 6 years 💀

[@SetnaroX]

@@soniclegends453 howdy

[@toamatoro570]

Ah, Green Hill. The best level in Sonic 2. Said "professional" game critics.

[@ziodyne44]

"sonic was never good" -some crackheads in ign, circa 2016-17

[@PKMegaToonSonic]

This is just eye candy it's so good looking. And that speed up music????? I need a clean RIFF of it ASAP. Also need this game ASAP. EDIT: The fact that you can burn down the bridge like that with the fire shield is so clever. This really opens up future potential alternate routes in other levels!

[@GordieKat]

PKMegaToonSonic If you lose you fire shield you lose access to tbe route. That's a really good idea! Maybe you need to carry it over from Act 1.

[@DiamondPenguinGG]

Actually it isn't sped up t's because when you where playing sonic on your TV It was slower because your tv didn't support 60hz and instead played the game at 50hz and slowed the game down

[@Kuzamer]

My God.... You mean, this channel actually posts stuff that *_isn't_* memes???

[@shadowgamera1124]

Monkey D. "Straw Hat" Luffy Actual news and information about a upcoming game. That's unusual.

[@OkiVerser]

I would honestly love to see more meme videos but I guess this is okay.

[@shadowgamera1124]

OkiWan Memes get old and stall. A series/franchise never gets old.

[@OkiVerser]

+Shadow Gamera Mario is getting old in my opinion.

[@SonictheHedgehog]

Only when we can actually talk about stuff, Cap'n. :)

[@PeteKachew]

Its nice that Sega kept the classic tradition of Tails being utterly useless while following Sonic.

[@talondiwisch5206]

Pete Kachew Haha!

[@First2CommentF2C]

Pete Kachew actually tails does have a use. If you press the up + (jump button) you can make tails fly and you can grab on to his hands to reach high platforms sonic would t be able to reach ..... Other then that he's useless

[@MariktheGunslinger]

Two seconds in, Tails dies. Yep, it's authentic!

[@Milennin]

I got tears in my eyes watching this. I've never been hyped about a Sonic game before, but this looks so 100% perfect. :) Can't wait for its release.

[@slyreviews6363]

And it was perfect, down to the very last detail 🫡

[@JambopaulGamerInPJs]

Holy Shit This looks amazing, I really love the Green Hill ReDesign. I hope Sega will get Taxman & Stealth to make more Classic Sonic games.

[@user-xi2qd6yu4b]

Jambopaul The Gamer in Pyjamas or remake a old sega IP like ristar

[@MrSuperadicto39]

Or Alex Kidd...

[@OkiVerser]

Me too.

[@aaronkasarion8144]

If this game becomes successful, maybe

[@iregretsomeofmypreviouscom3284]

Or a Ristar sequel...

[@lukegarner6948]

All it takes is Tails dying immediately, and I'm back in my childhood.

[@boydixonentertainment]

Smooth Tails. REAL Smooth. Dying in the first 6 seconds of the video. Gotta admit though. I like the speed up music. Sounds familiar if you ask me. *cough* Sonic CD. *cough* Also, at the end of zone. Is there going to be another boss fight or just the end of the zone?

[@Hectoreo]

Boss Fight. They didn't want to show it off yet.

[@verysmolgunnernozomi6082]

yes, but its still in working.

[@SRUFUS3D]

He actually landed on a bed of spikes. So he's fine...

[@MasterXSakuga]

SRUFUS3D "He actually landed on a bed of spikes. So he's fine..." Only in a Sonic game will this phrase make any sense.

[@mvnkycheez]

Dixon Entertainment I kinda wish the speed boots just made the music speed up rather than changing the music.

[@SolidSonicTH]

Oh, so they're keeping the music the same between both acts. I guess that's fine, I don't want a remixed GHZ theme (I'll be honest, I don't really like Sunset Hill's theme that much and this game's GHZ theme is my favorite one to date so best leave it alone).

[@wmvnotmp4]

SolidSonicTH Christian whitehead confirmed that each stage would have a remixed theme

[@SolidSonicTH]

DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE.

[@zaidhikmet4799]

SolidSonicTH i guess the classic stages (or at least 1,2 and CD) have only one song for both acts I'm pretty sure sonic 3&k and the new stages will have different music for each act

[@SRUFUS3D]

SolidSonicTH I am kind of disappointed actually. No Act 1 and 2 variations is a step backwards.

[@zaidhikmet4799]

SRUFUS3D Like i said...they probably did this to the stages of sonic 1,2 and cd I'm pretty sure sonic 3&k and the new stages will have different music for each act Also, this is only a demo. There are lots of stuff that will be revealed later this year And tee lopes himself confirmed that there will be different music for each act

[@sling-b]

Wow, I love the design of this part of the zone! Great job, guys!

[@J3iden]

The level design looks so interesting and fun. Hope it keeps like this all the game!

[@burrowthechurro]

Already pre-ordered the deluxe edition....can't wait!!!

[@SRUFUS3D]

Beautiful added effect of the Fire Shield burning down the spiked log bridge. Amazing job guys!

[@christianna3561]

This game is looking more and more incredible with each video they release! AWESOME!

[@mitchellstucky4867]

Sonic Mania Hype!!!!

[@jojoke2909]

Tails screwing up right at the start, this is great so far

[@PresStar2Play]

Holy crap, this is so creative! I'm glad they're actually changing the zones up a lot!

[@Hectoreo]

They say that if you're fast enough, Sonic will still ignore you.

[@laraprudencio8337]

Sega, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for this, for bringing back the glory of our legendary hero!!!

[@TheTankpig]

Sonic 4 as you've truly imagined it.

[@Schmant91]

I like that they pressed down a few times at the end. This looks so good :3

[@Richochet82628]

The sprites and the level looks so SMOOTH! I love it!

[@axiom6031]

Tails dies instantly That's how you know it's classic Sonic

[@squidapple9662]

I know your tricks, stopping the act early so we don't see Robotnik

[@TheZeroNeonix]

This looks so good!

[@Egood_ty]

this looks amazing! 😍

[@Shady_Fungus]

Man every time I see this game it just looks so gorgeous! And it they brought back the sidekick tails mechanic? ::sigh:: Just like the good ol' days in Sonic 2. Life is good life iiiis good.

[@kolawoleoluyedun2006]

7 seconds in and Tails has died twice already... Awwwww it's good to be back.😜

[@thephantomist7199]

Looking incredible!

[@Xjp190]

Green Hill Zone, 25 years later and you're still a blast to play through!

[@Pinkio]

32 now

[@DamyonsMusicHut]

Weird to hear Green Hill Act 2 without that beautiful Brazilian remix, it kind of takes from the experience

[@thetruetekno9925]

YOU NEED TO RELEASE A DEMO OF THIS GAME

[@Dougy]

Tekno can you not spam

[@thetruetekno9925]

MrDougy No bitch, can YOU not spam? Because I gotta go fast and YOU'RE too slow.

[@super_toad_fan1707]

Tekno right xD

[@Dougy]

Tekno That's what she said

[@BlueflagAlpha]

agree

[@MidnightH3ro]

ugh the music is just so legend. it makes me so happy

[@KevinsYouTube]

This is awesome. Thank you Sonic.

[@Zecolarii]

Nice job putting Act 1’s music in Act 2. *Nice job, SEGA.*

[@J-Wolf17FTW]

This is literally some of the first gameplay shown of Act 2. My theory is that Act 2's music wasn't finnished yet.

[@vhuygamer8574]

​@@J-Wolf17FTWor maybe they didnt wanna spoil the music before release

[@Sonic1994CD]

This looks awesome! I hope this gets a physical release for all current gen systems

[@mehdii448]

IKR

[@Sonic1994CD]

Hopefully Sega/Sonic see the demand for a physical release for all current gen platforms. Sega would make a lot of rings if they did :D

[@Pinkio]

it got it lmao

[@reehanataj2208]

Wow! This looks amazing! I would love to play this! Still love all the old Sonic games!

[@GordieKat]

0:50 Genius. The level of detail and thought put into level design is phenomenal!

[@MattyA94x]

BUZZING FOR SONIC MANIA!!! 🎮😁✌🏼

[@clawcakes]

Barry B. Hedgehog

[@earls4452]

You know, I should be impressed by how good the game looks, but I can't stop laughing about how Tails can barely keep up with Sonic.

[@iregretsomeofmypreviouscom3284]

Like in the genesis game. Thats why i never played 2P mode in old soni games. That kind of multiplater is bad for me.

[@alexslade3355]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!

[@saguiar2804]

This game's gonna be awesome! I love how they used the background mountains seen in the beta version of Sonic 1. Plus, unintentional sync of Sonic's movements with Green Hill's theme at 0:42 ;)

[@Faceu7745]

LMAOOO omg

[@spindash64]

Still waiting eagerly for more information on '17, to be frank. And waiting eagerly for this to release

[@user-xi2qd6yu4b]

spindash64 more info on both games will come this thursday

[@l-i-a-m9232]

Guy with a cheesecake Thursdays came, no info.

[@user-xi2qd6yu4b]

LiamProSda next Thursday the 16th

[@l-i-a-m9232]

Guy with a cheesecake ah..... ok

[@playrina5690]

my PS4 is waiting for this. come on SEGA, give us a date!

[@PKBen1995]

Playrina Dates don't taste very good. Why would you want one

[@playrina5690]

release date...

[@PKBen1995]

It was a joke

[@TheObserver37]

gamestop told me late may.

[@hapej3013]

8th August :)

[@OjK-tg7ub]

2017 gonna be great for Sonic i can't wait too see what comes next for Sonic

[@JerrythePlayer360]

WOW!, It's beautiful! The background is amazing!! Keep up the good work SEGA! :D

[@BLUESTREAK91]

It sure is a good thing that I got my ps4 strictly for Sonic Mania and Project Sonic 2017. Basically strictly anything Sonic

[@yibby7]

SonicTeam 91 i did the same for xbox one

[@BLUESTREAK91]

yas get rekted Hehe, are you ready for this

[@SetnaroX]

My PC is ready for Sonic 2017 in 60fps :)

[@BLUESTREAK91]

SetnaroX I'll open my Ps4 when both Sonic games come out

[@masterchief7860]

Nintendo Switch for the portability, and PC for the power!

[@sonicsaiyan07]

I wanted to see the Power Sneaker's full effect.

[@PD624.]

This is what sonic truly is... hyperactive speedy good times!

[@casinopolis]

OMG! It looks so cool!!

[@customashable8366]

I don't see the problem at all with them re-using stage ideas. Mario does it all the time, and his stages are even more boring than Sonic's. I mean c'mon, Green Hill is really cool, and there's several other stages that I'd love to see get new level designs.

[@Derpinator-hp9zq]

Psaiko This.

[@DreadEthos616]

Psaiko, I agree. Nintendo constantly uses parts of the classic Super Mario Bros 1 in the new series. Nintendo should make a 32 bit Mario game like Sonic Mania. I want the physics of Super Mario Bros 3 in a new game.

[@Pickyjonez]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!!,,

[@rockypenasco9088]

You can tell that the people making this game really love Sonic. I CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY IT!!!

[@Evilgrapez]

This makes me so happy.

[@thaneros]

No act 2 remix music :(

[@Kuzamer]

thaneros Well, it is Green Hill. That wasn't really a thing in Sonic 1.

[@SRUFUS3D]

Monkey D. "Straw Hat" Luffy Would have been nice to have seen the effort put in considering Tee Lopes musical prowess and talent. I don't see why it couldn't have been a thing at all.

[@Kuzamer]

***** That's true. But then again, they did say there would be remixes for second Acts.... Maybe they just didn't use it for this demo?

[@SRUFUS3D]

Monkey D. "Straw Hat" Luffy True. Here hoping for the experience in full glory.

[@Kuzamer]

***** Here-here. 🍺

[@Camad]

What platform was this recorded on?

[@jimmybob3948]

atari jaguar

[@satyamSaha]

Camad203 an arcade machine

[@Gestersmek]

PlayStation 4

[@BlueInfinity22]

Amiiga

[@Camad]

A 36-A Microwave

[@Yuluga]

Great gameplay y great egg robots!

[@nickymcinally7]

This looks awesome! Have been waiting for a proper sequel to Sonic 3 & Knuckles for years.

[@zaichizsomewhatalive8166]

Really not a fan of that static looking Spin Attack sprite, for example 1:41 & 1:49 it's been bothering me since the first preview of the gameplay, it just looks so static...

[@HorrorTroll2611]

Did anyone think that is classic sonic?

[@douglas4610]

No, I think is Boom Sonic.

[@clawcakes]

No, that's most definitely Modern Sonic.

[@HorrorTroll2611]

+KoopsaTheKoopa Brainfarter nah in the end of sonic generation, classic sonic & tails has been turn back too GHZ

[@link_legend819]

I thought it was eggman sonic. yeah, totally I did...

[@DreadEthos616]

It is confirmed that you play as Classic Sonic. They separated Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic as characters!

[@navlettetahi6384]

I bough this game today and I'm having WAY too much fun with this! Nice one, SEGA!

[@zigadox]

Love the teabagging at the end

[@IcZ2013]

WE NEED SONIC 06 PORT

[@SetnaroX]

OH GOD NO. NO WE DON'T.

[@DanTheMan33088]

NO

[@premydaremy]

Preach 🙏🏾

[@SetnaroX]

@Kevin Smith: The game is 10 years old already. I seriously think it's too late for it to get a remaster. Normally I'd be fine with that idea, but this is the game where the Sonic series hit rock bottom, so to go back and fix anything would just be beating a dead horse. They had the chance to "fix" the game through patches on the 360 and PS3 way back in 2006, but they never did, so why bother now? Besides, even if the game was free of glitches, the story is still absolutely awful and the stages are some of the least creative stuff to ever grace the Sonic series.

[@xcalibur64]

Preach.

[@traxiom4677]

the music of the speed shoes is so good holy shit i want that so much

[@OkiVerser]

Can't wait! I hope there will be a demo!

[@spacethegamer6426]

So it's an expanded act 3 from the original, neat. Also I love how the fire shield can burn those wooden rotating spikes THAT IS SO COOL :D

[@MikeAbundo1]

Burning bridges and switching ziplines. Love the level design ideas on display here.

[@mariostar2954]

looks fantastic!!!!!!

[@TehJellyLord]

This game still looks freaking perfect!!! The day this game releases is the day I ascend!

[@srburp]

It's actually remade. You've impressed me. I'm impressed.

[@zorroknowsbetter]

"The king, has returned"

[@MPW504]

This was back when they were still using placeholders. The games really changed a lot during development, and it paid off!

[@raptorx364]

Amazing level design! 😍

[@PoweruplegendBee]

I need this game! it looks so beautiful

[@christopherchasteen4990]

Interesting twist with the Flame Shield! This twisty trap in Green Hill is suddenly flammable!

[@jeffcondom1220]

Holy shit I am so ready for this!

[@stramberrymilkyway]

I can't wait for this game! :D

[@streblereric5098]

this makes me even more exited

[@FirebirdFreak87]

This is what Sonic 4 should've been from the start! And I see they used what was going to be the original Green Hill graphics here. ;) I see what you did there. ;)

[@Lucira]

gameplay looks so smooth

[@NadiTheg]

This brings back memories

[@bub4886]

Yes! Back to the old classic Sonic!

[@Charcolt619GTS]

Beautiful.

[@Hollywood2129]

This is awesome! ©

[@Themuffinrocket]

Love the crouch spam at then end x3

[@jamiebuttle6923]

This game looks absolutely amazing I can not wait to get it THANK YOU SONIC JEAUS FINALLY 😄😆😄😆😄

[@Tripower443]

I'm so hyped OMG!

[@gamejitzu]

Drop dash looks so useful. It looks like something you'd see straight from a classic sonic game.

[@JZ19971]

:O, this game looks amazing

[@BerserkerBarry]

ERMAHGAWD IT LOOKS FANTASTIC :D