Sonic Mania Mods that goes extreme!

[@chiptunepacifist5729]

We’re blurring the line between mods and full fleshed fan-games

[@MistyLose]

I call them Fangame Mods

[@fawfulmark2]

That line was crossed long ago. It was how the World got Ms. PAC-MAN.

[@wariothemilkman]

There's alot of Rom hacks for Mario games that basically make it a new game I guess this could be considered similar or the same?

[@musiq002003]

Damn this is good

[@JosoezinduASMRpog]

@@wariothemilkman It's similar, ROM hacks and mods are different But a better example are the Minecraft mods

[@ConnorEatsPants]

This looks fantastic.

[@vvvspoon]

didn’t expect you to be here lol it’s cool your interested in mods like these though 👌

[@BreadstixTheAnimator]

pog

[@kizuragi4880]

Connor? I didn't expect you here?

[@jrobot222]

I agree!

[@n4fizzy]

HOLY SHHHI THIS LOOKS DOPE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@comicfan1324]

I realize this Mod has a playable Shadow. Me: “Yes.” I realize each characters play style has been edited. Me: “YES!”

[@bigbob2978]

Yes pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas

[@aligaming7575]

Yessss shadow the hedgehog

[@tailsgamerofficial427]

Yet it uses amy as the life icon for now

[@thegabriel5600]

Me: realizes that im on console and i cant get mods Also Me: no :(

[@SonicSkillsMUGEN]

@@thegabriel5600 same 😔 and I wanted to play this one so bad, but I could only play the genesis ones, on my old computer that I don't think can even emulate a ps2. Issa sad life for us sonic mania console players.

[@Zimran03]

5:50. Ummm… EXCUSE ME. This victory animation has no right to be this good.

[@neoboyfriend6066]

True

[@jaredpatterson1701]

They should give him multiple ones!

[@ACrossingSage24]

Kinda reminds me of Boost and Blue Tornado (Sonic's 3rd and 4th Spell) from Puyo Puyo Tetris 2. But that's likely a coincidence since this released before his inclusion.

[@thegoldenone3428]

5:54

[@suyashalva2452]

What's the song name of the victory animation part?

[@RodrigoAlves-zo5pd]

Oh my God it looks more like a fangame than a mod!

[@souptaels]

@@5h3i1ah_and_Nik0 relatable

[@Dev_Cherry]

@@5h3i1ah_and_Nik0 At the very least the sprites for that boss are custom, also think making custom boss fights aren’t in the realm of possibilities for Mania yet. Only time will tell

[@SkyMach]

Well sonic mania was actually a fan game

[@oliverthecat666._.5]

Well, not really. *it looks like a game on its own*

[@oliverthecat666._.5]

@@SkyMach *LIAR*

[@chadthegreat8899]

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST SONIC MANIA PLUS MOD EVER!

[@robertwesley7332]

Honestly lol

[@Usablesteak8743]

I wish i could try it myself!!!

[@kennmaskin]

ikr

[@Azuyri2011]

You sure this is a plus DLC???

[@Azuyri2011]

Because knux copies mighty and mighty copies knux this is comfusing for a reason

[@filipisotter5114]

I think im starting to see a pattern with all these amazing mania mods, and that is that they seems to have trouble incorporating original bosses. I assume they (the bosses) are one of those things were if you mess with them too much the game breaks, but its pretty unfortunate nonetheless.

[@souptaels]

Lucky for you, Unnamed Sonic Mania Mod has the custom boss that you're looking for. Nothing too special, but it's there.

[@skyelineee]

@@souptaels the custom boss is done with clever entity placing, theres no actual code being edited

[@mav4031]

Give them time. soon enough....lol

[@Blue-Apple-fc9eo]

@@mav4031 But it takes a talented coder to do it, Also i just beat sonic mania and it was great!

[@lamontnelson251]

🤓🤓🤓 No offense

[@Edu_Gamer-cu8tx]

Tutorial: Use this shield Blue Vivacity: haha wall jump go brrrrr

[@lecat9806]

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@DesignDoc]

Parts of the melody in Sunny Shores really remind me of Snowboard Kids 1 & 2 (the theme park and tropical island stages specifically)

[@glitchtrapfilosofo873]

Alguien de la comunidad hispana aquí

[@bugpowderdust8736]

Part of it actually reminds me of Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper.

[@christopherlowery3797]

Holy shit, Snowboard Kids. That’s one helluva blast of nostalgia, I’d forgotten all about those games. Used to love them...especially the music. Another obscure game with a good soundtrack is Chameleon Twist.

[@Josuh]

HOLY SHIT, A FELLOW SNOWBOARD KIDS ENJOYER? yes pls

[@jonnyaeternum]

god i love mods and fan games like this one that actually make the different characters feel completely unique while still being unified

[@shibou]

I remember back then when this was just a simple rom hack of Sonic 1 but now that it's a fully fleshed out mania mod with it's own additions this is just..........Wow, that's all that I can say. They did a fantastic job!

[@Etrodecim]

Man I give this Shadow mod a 9/10, it's phenomenal! my single and only gripe is that when Shadow runs at full speed, he should be gliding as if he was super just like he does in the boost games. Shadow running like Espio(ninja like) just doesn't suit his mannerisms. however an amazing mod that I still want!

[@troopsushi]

Hey there, megamix mania artist (and level designer) here. We decided to change his dashing animation from the hovering boost like we had before mainly due to the fact that it’s sort of been done to death. In the future we hope to maybe incorporate it into the boost separately so it looks as if it were in the modern games, but of course the dashing animation itself is subject to change. If you’ve got any ideas for what you’d like to see, let me know!

[@Etrodecim]

@@troopsushi I respect that you guys were going for something fresh and new. that's all good but I also think Shadow's hover boosting is more accurate to his character and mannerisms. I don't think anyone is tired of something that's unique to his character like hover dashing. however the dash currently in the game looks very similar to Espio's. which actually makes it seems less unique. as you said it's subjected to change so I do hope you guys take the route more accurate to his character.

[@troopsushi]

@@Etrodecim It was intentionally made to be a reference to Espio's dashing animation which is why it looks similar. (in the same vein that mania references different animations from the classic games, ex. Mighty's waiting animation etc.) It also didn't feel entirely natural to give a "classic" Shadow something that is exclusively seen in the modern games as the original megamix tended to draw more inspiration from the dreamcast era, which always kept a form of skating no matter how fast you were going.

[@Etrodecim]

@@troopsushi That's understandable but Shadow's hovering animation isn't exclusive to the modern games. it actually debuted in his own game Shadow The Hedgehog 2005 which is a dreamcast era game. Shadow does this animation when he uses Chaos Control to warp on any level, he moves like he's hover boosting. so i think it would be fitting for him to have it since that animation debuted in his own titled dreamcast era game, especially since it serves the same purpose as boost back then, to move through the level quickly.

[@Mechablizz]

@@troopsushi I actually like the skate-running thing. Makes him feel like he's trying his best to build up as much speed as possible. It also makes him look like he's a regular skater without rockets strapped to the bottom of his shoes, as if he isn't fully confident in his newly acquired gear (seeing as it's the classic games). Thanks for all of your hard work.

[@anonymoose5622]

"Press jump to airdash" SRB2 Players: Is this a thok?

[@mikuxlukalover22]

This made me laugh way harder than I thought lol

[@pixelfoxshouse]

even better, it uses the thok sound.

[@tetrasonic91]

TRUE.

[@paulaburns5122]

SEGA: Yes But It's Known as a "Jump Dash"

[@pyr3x_]

6:34 LOOK AT THIS ANIMATION SO COOL!

[@churupinha3510]

GOOD LORD City Outskirts! It looks like a perfect mix between Chaotix and CD, it's gorgeous!

[@Lelijone]

I love how you can tell that shadows running animation was heavily referenced from Espio’s

[@soni-switch5207]

For eveyone watching, there are 3 secret levels not covered here. Use the dev menu to get to them.

[@bloosnoc]

good to know!

[@Another_youtube_animator]

Cool except i can’t play this :

[@codenamegamma]

No theres not...🤔

[@bloosnoc]

@@codenamegamma its the top secret menu

[@pitosh717]

Wait, 3? I only saw 2

[@jessicadoe4944]

This mod looks absolutely perfect! I loved it! [It’s just like that Sonic Megamix game...in which it was now transformed into a remake in Sonic Mania Form]

[@BlueHairBro]

I love that they used the annoucer from street fighter alpha 3 for the boss annoucement. Super nice touch.

[@jameslozada3326]

Even the original game!

[@whateverwavy]

for everyone that doesn't know already: Sonic Mania is free for the Epic Games Store this month for Sonic's 30th anniversary. perfect time to have dropped this video

[@thebombingsoda]

Dude, Sonics victory animation has to be one of the sonic things that sonic could have done in that moment

[@ChibiKami]

Dark Fortress is brilliant, combining thematic elements of Marble and Aquatic Ruin and some Hill Top thrown in with the atmosphere of Mystic Cave at day also like how City Outskirts feels like Mirage Saloon on the edge of Casino Night (kind of the same feeling as the approach to Las Vegas stage in Sly Cooper)

[@funnygamer3071]

Aw yeah a game with playable shadow that’s all I need

[@Saniyahblue]

I like your profile picture, it's hilarious!😂😂😂😂😂

[@AndreDV07]

Finally, Tails have reached his true potential!

[@hortinus]

Came for the thumbnail, stayed for the mods. That Shadow sprite is amazing!

[@Saniyahblue]

I subscribed to you!😃🤩

[@Sonickeyblade00]

Damn, this looks good. Though Mighty plays more like Sonic in this than Sonic does. But that just ensures that both styles of Sonic are covered? Either way, this is an amazing mod. 2D Sonic games have a good future ahead of them if the Sonic Mania devs stay as creative as the fans.

[@gemsmash6405]

Well isn't the origins of Mighty just a copy paste of Sonic in knuckles chaotix? It would make sense for mighty to play like sonic if the devs were intending to go that route.

[@objectjon9015]

The smoothness of the animations and cleverness of the individual movesets for each character is simply Amazing

[@Aran_MD]

This mod looks amazing, but I can't help to think that mighty and tails are a bit overdo with its controls. Also, I can't say I like having the homing attack in 2D Sonic. That said, it still looks like an amazing mod, and kudos to the devs for delivering such and amazing work.

[@serhan-solo5144]

It's sad how Shadow replaces Ray instead of having his own slot like the Amy mod. But other than that, I love it

[@armsthefonocler]

Amy mania replaces Mighty lol and Ray isn't even in the orginal Megamix.

[@Mr._Nobadi_M._Portent]

As much as I'm loving this, my inner gamer is mildly annoyed that every inch of the map isn't being explored.

[@zaikage7727]

Fr

[@fenderstrat9667]

Me: Realizes that Amy is not in the game ... **Cries in spanish**

[@philithegamer8265]

No one likes Amy Rose, dude

[@fenderstrat9667]

Speak by yourself.

[@Kenzee]

Damn. Already looks very cool!

[@markissuffering]

Hello person i have encountered before

[@_Niro_]

this guys just kinda "hmmmm Marble Zone" and "BAM MTF it's Dark Fortress now, go with it".

[@Partinaire]

Im glad the end of Dark Fortress was as satisfying as it was because the whole time I was watching it like "Who on Earth is this level for? Its brutal."

[@HOL457]

12:39 lol the sound effects went with the flow of the music

[@kingscourge6031]

I have been waiting for this for years it looks soo Clean!!

[@brxjams8855]

The music for Dark Castle is just so...so good

[@Jmastab2]

Megamix has always been a favorite of mine and this looks just as amazing.

[@Starpotion]

The entire tutorial is such a flex, kudos to the talent behind all this

[@shadowsnake5133]

So I just taught my younger cousin the spin dash, he's owned mania for a year, and never once tried just holding the stick down, and not inwards, or down as I've apparently taught him... his eyes were widened upon realizing he can build speed wherever he wants with all the characters. I've also taught him that sonic can be picked up by tails, and introduced him to chemical plant, all from just my knowledge on generations and classic sonic.

[@Sefanacluba]

Damn bro Yo cousin is learning fast

[@dede3d199]

Shadow's dash looks like Espio's Dash from Knuckles' Chaotix

[@MrMemeguy-uu7xm]

That's because it is.

[@Trizic_]

Lol wow. They snapped with this one. They have their own abilities and you can play with multiple character's too, instead of just sonic. I like that- no.... Everyone liked that.

[@234SuperSimi]

Wow I really did sleep for too long, but at least you've gone back to your old schedule of uploading at 6 rather than 5.

[@frugoshoek2679]

Awwww yeahhhh They added mighty’s frog wall jump back. One of my favorite things in chaotix tbh

[@BessTheMeme]

Awesome! I bet it’s awesome being able to play as Shadow :>

[@kotoast6007]

my favorite thing about this mod (and video) is the sprite work. i cant stop looking at the thumbnail

[@noodleboi540]

THIS LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WHAT THE HECK

[@typachi]

Okay that whole mini boss segment, I love it

[@rc9145]

I love the added movement options with lightdash/mighty dropdash wall jump and even tails’ swipe attack adds so much more options for gameplay shmoovment

[@r0ad_killer758]

This could be an actual DLC for Sonic Mania no joke.

[@ChrisTopher-uh3oy]

The statue at 11:47 is definitely from Altered Beast, another sega genesis game. It’s cool when these games do shout outs to other games of their type

[@TarikA]

This looks like the best 2D Sonic experience you can ever have. Epic!

[@DJNeoncat]

A mania version of Sonic Megamix? That was my favorite rom hack and its awesome seeing this be remade in the style of sonic mania.

[@amazinggamingbro947]

This is the most solid mod so far it feels like a totally new game.

[@nickelassilvandi6871]

Oh wow! I haven't heard of Megamix in a while. Looks cool honestly.

[@DoctorReflux]

The little spin shadow does when braking at 6:34 is so rad

[@wiliam9846]

This is why we need sonic mania 2 because even this mod just look like straight up gold great job!

[@luomofobo6034]

5:48 street fighter alpha 3 reference

[@tepoabdi9540]

The one problem with this is that its over-detailed and sometimes you can't see sonic,but other than that HELLA GOOD mod

[@makogp747]

as a guy who played megamix a lot as a kid, this takes me back hahaha

[@lighstary7235]

I love sonics attitude and how much is end poses reflect his personality

[@thomasmogford6095]

This is the best tutorial stage I have ever seen in a Sonic fan game

[@Maxi_P.]

The community crowns Sonic Megamix as *the ultimate hack* for participating in the life of every fan and the history it made in the life of us, Sonic fans.

[@alex7770_]

1:40 looks so familiar... Did Mighty have walljump?

[@bluesphere4860]

I think it’s recycled from the purple chemical plant act 2 pads.

[@GawnzXVI]

No, its from knuckles chaotix. Mighty has a wall jump/cling there

[@Jaxdoesdrawing]

It’s from knuckles chaotix

[@dawnstar9557]

Fantastic mod! Just wish Sega would make a "Sonic Maker" game, like nintendo did with Mario Maker 1 & 2.

[@CinnamonTheGr8One]

I like how shadow hides behind a tree at the end of the tutorial

[@cheeseboi7553]

2:08 this was painful to watch THE INSTA-SHIELD IS HERE FOR A REASON! IM SORRY BUT...

[@thischanneldoesntexist6132]

I like how every mod cuts out ray for shadow

[@leezy346]

Just the demo and its already better than every fully finished mania mod. I honestly believed when this is possibly finished, no mania mod will match its greatness, i will now happily play this uwu.

[@juandirection3751]

8:48 just noticed the Live and Learn motif, so cool

[@Raf8347]

These mods keep getting better and better!

[@numberonearies4791]

This really feeds my wanting for a Mania 2

[@flewis02]

Bruh, Sonics breakdance win animation is EVERYTHING! Pure Drip

[@jaime.elprisas]

INCREDIBLE, without a doubt my favorite mod

[@r.babylon2885]

This just proves fans do it better. Mania came from the fans, and more fans made this. I'd play this all damn day

[@sonikko8979]

Wow. We've come full circle. Soon there'll even be custom badniks. There's just so much cool stuff here and creative use of existing mechanics.

[@anonanonymous9670]

it's been 3 years and we still have the non-custom badniks and bosses

[@dubiouslittlecreature908]

@@anonanonymous9670 now you'll be eating those words since decomp exists

[@kacecrimson8297]

this is like one of the most beutiful things Ive seen, the thing that hit me was shadows "going really fast" animation, it reminds me of espios running animation in knuckles chaotix

[@AvrgDerk]

Holy SHIT! I was obsessed with megamix when I was in middle school ;o Seeing this years later as an adult in my early 20s brought the little kid out of me again 😭 I love it, I might finally pick up mania on pc just for this.

[@EonNite]

Dark Fortress Act 2's music just hit so, so, so good. It's Level Design was nice as well.

[@craftieleaf]

I like how the zones in this mod are basically spin-offs of the zones from the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Sunny Shores is Green Hill, Dark Fortress is Marble Zone, and City Outskirts is Spring yard.

[@comicfan1324]

2:00 why do those tiki pole faces look like the joker?

[@Mythqil]

Man shadow got a cool bonus what attention to detail

[@noahtrivedi4499]

_full conversion_ yes! _custom Shadow character_ Yes! _all character playstyles are similar to Megamix, but with their own flairs_ YES! _Sonic's new act clear animation_ *YES!*

[@JamesERoach]

Y E S !

[@autohrap5884]

6:35, shadow did a spin, that was 🔥

[@dip4358]

The airdash is literally just the thok from srb2 also this mod looks amazing

[@Davo255_]

How fans turn great game, to the greatest. Wow, this community is awensome!

[@mobius8448]

I wish the retro games had this much style! Brings me back to the mid 90's!

[@jesterje]

I would pay money for this. Thanks for making a 2 D shadow!!!

[@segafan1316]

It's good to see Megamix lives on in some way

[@JamesERoach]

This half-way point between mod and fan game is SICK! Although, Shadow's spin charge looks like he's facing backwards based on where his quills are. I noticed on 10:19. Also, I think his flying boost animation looks better on him since this one is more reminiscent of Espio's running animtion from Knuckles Chaotix.

[@Chibiherod]

I am beyond impressed. Please megamix team. never leave us.

[@NeonLightsYT1]

That opening just made me chuckle. Also rip Ray

[@souptaels]

Ray isn't in the rom hack Megamix tho, so...

[@nitrohedgehog6820]

That moment when you load the wrong game:

[@PukeTops]

Wow, i think this is the best Sonic Mania Mod! It also reminds me to SADX 💙

[@sphereyahya]

How many recreations do you want in you Sonic mania:*YES*

[@deppo436]

11:36 A cute wee nod to Vertebreaker I see with that statue ahahaha!!.....Now I'm sad.

[@Rayaan_stuff]

Woah. Classic sonic finally learnt modern sonic's tricks.

[@pausegill]

Missed opportunity to put “Xtreme” instead of extreme

[@sokkadort]

Oh my this looks awesome. Can I mod that kind of stuff on the Epic Games version of Mania?

[@Zeigarian]

Ah yes shadows character defining double jump and boost (rip wish he had a bit more love)