What Made Sonic Mania So Great?

[@themissingbits6375]

Sonic Mania is not Sonic the hedgehog 4 or a sequal to Sonic 3 and Knuckles. It a Celebration for the classic era of Sonic. Fantastic level design, Tons of Callbacks and refrences, The best Special stages you can get, 5 playable charecthers. This game is not just a good 2D platformer. It one of the best 2D platformers ever made. Edit: Well i created War

[@stoopitnamls]

Sorry for bad englgishhgsh*

[@themissingbits6375]

Im not english

[@litjman21]

If people wanna call it sonic 4 let them I call it sonic 4 because it deserves the name

[@themissingbits6375]

@@litjman21 That fine. For me This is not a Sonic 4. The game is more a “Celebration” to the Classic era than a “Sequal” to Sonic 3 and Knuckles. But if you consider This Sonic 4 That fine

[@farawaygaming_]

It takes place after sonic 3 tho

[@saeedzain23]

Sonic mania was amazing enough to receive unofficial ports to the vita and even the 3ds & wii u recently!

[@roybeazy88]

Yeah just wished it ran better on vita…tends to crash often….I mean I have it on switch and ps4 but something about the vita version is so appealing

[@joltganda]

Thanks to the Decompilation project by Rubberduckycooly & co. Which also enables some crazy mod support because we have a version of the game with SOURCE CODE. It ain’t just for ports, this is a new era of Mania modding.

[@nintony2994]

both the "get good" and "game over at boss fight" bits are both valid IMO because as mentioned in the video it is a bit annoying to go through the entire zone again JUST to get another shot at the boss. its understandable but a part of me feels like the get good option outweighs the other argument. I believe these Classic Sonic games were designed to played over and over and over again. and the more you play it. The Better you get at the game. Thats why most of these levels need memorization to successfully dash through them. If you kow where everything is and where every shortcut is then you know just about how to get there and finish the zone. Past Classic Sonic games kinda struggle with the pacing on certain zones (where you wait for an opening to get past your obstacle aka: Spring Yard Zone, Metropolis Zone and Flying Battery Zone) which is why Sonic Manias level design is SOOO GOOD. the past games mostly focused on Platforming or exploration and speed. This game takes a bit of everything from those games and Balances everything. Thats why some zones feel like a totally joy to your thumbs. If you're familiar with Sonics physics then you can use that to build momentum and jump off of slopes to gain more speed. or off of curves to get a super jump. All thanks to the retro engine giving accurate sonic pinball physics. Just like the originals. god I really love this game oh and rings were designed to give sonic an extra hit anyway. Just case if you didn't have the shield active

[@DrDeez-do9zo]

I remember seeing this game on a magazine or smth as an upcoming game, and it looked really cool to me. So I asked my mom if we could get it when it came out and she said yes. When the day came and I finally got it, it was so cool seeing the title screen light up and knowing that I would finally get to play this game. Got all the chaos emeralds and needless to say, this is my most replayed sonic game, by a big margin.

[@levthelion71810]

Sonic Mania was my first sonic game, and I enjoyed it a lot, even if I got a lot of game overs, especially on the metal sonic boss and oil ocean. Also, I wasn't aware you could charge a spindash by pressing it multiple times, which meant I got stuck on tall ledges a lot. I also got stuck at Stardust Speedway act 1 for a while, as I was unaware that you could spindash those wheels. None of my gameovers felt unfair, though, since I spent time in the special stages and got a few continues. Also, the sprite from 8:09 is from the DA Garden in Sonic CD

[@francolorenzo7338]

My first Sonic game was Mania, and at first, since I had never played a Sonic game, it was kind of overwhelming to the point where I dropped the game for a while. However, I picked it up again about two weeks later and was amazed by how good and smooth it felt to go fast in a 2D platformer as soon as you get used to the gameplay. I fell in love with its vibrant colors, beautiful art style and mindblowing music. Oh, and when I played it again once I had beaten all four classic Sonic games and got all the references, that took the game to another level.

[@OneTrueNobody]

7:40 - Apparently Sonic 3's beta having a Drop Dash-esque cut move was pure coincidence, from what I hear.

[@theboiremastered3055]

Videos are so high quality that I haven't even noticed that you were a small Channel till the end

[@iceclimberswereamistake]

Sonic Mania is a game that seems like just another good platformer game. Then you really like it. Then you really really like it. Then you love it. Then, well, it’s one of your favorites.

[@redgod97]

I just got Sonic Mania! and i already love this game! if i never saw this video i would never of bought it. also really liked the video awesome work!

[@TheManRunningTheStand]

your editing is top notch. i hope you’re able to garner a larger audience.

[@notfunny.15]

Christian Whitehead is like a role model for me.

[@jeannesery9936]

Sega did allow him to make a bonus boss fight in sonic CD mobile how could they

[@kiwifruit2004]

Dude your channel deserves so much more attention! You make videos so well I was surprised that you only had 1.4K subscribers!

[@icantthinkstraight8853]

Mania was actually my first sonic game, and he absolutely loved it. im a huge sonic fan now, so thank you Christian Whitehead

[@PercyPanleo]

8:10 I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure they're both actually referencing Sonic CD's ending cutscene

[@chrisr1415]

Jeez, I need a Mania 2. Origins filled a hole for now though

[@ShadedAkumu]

As someone who wasn't a Sonic fan when Mania came out, I gotta say, the game is really good even without those nostalgia goggles. Mania was my first proper Sonic game (I had Advance 3 when I was a kid but I didn't really play it cuz I was focused on Pokemon). The game gave me a bit of trouble in the later stages, but learning the levels and mechanics was probably the most fun part of the game for me, and learning the references after the playthrough made me wanna play the older games too! Mania is probably the most friendly introductory game in the series, especially for 2D Sonic.

[@tippedjoshua6802]

Sonic mania was the first sonic game I beat and I beat it like a few months ago because I played it before but I restarted it, and before that I played a bit of sonic, like sonic generations, but not much and now I’m halfway done with SA2, and then I’ll actually beat sonic generations

[@Boykeeplays]

I had mania for a while but after chemical plant 1 i stopped playing for a while... Then later on i figured out mania was released in 2017 (first i thought it was a 90s game lol) and also got sonic forces. I figured out the games were connected and started playing mania more. The only sonic games that i have that top mania are sa1 and sa2, and not by much, too!

[@SydeLeaderRay]

Wait! Studiopolis is just the city in the background of Chemical Plant.

[@RetroBusker]

Great review❤

[@ykgcaramel6515]

NEW CALDEE UPLOAD YESSS

[@Catlover_Studios]

Hi! The eggman sprites look inspired from sonic cds bad ending🎉

[@yupaaaa989]

Just finished the game with all characters greatest feeling ever

[@BlazingAuras]

My favorite sonic game! Subbed!

[@krealyesitisbeta5642]

I got a Sonic mania commercial in 2022!?

[@that24tankengine91]

I just got sonic mania recently

[@RoseSupreme]

Because it's made by passionate long-time fans of the series. Ones that have a general *IDEA* on knowing what to deliver to restore hope in the franchise for fans who've been growing cynical of SEGA for having Sonic Team rushing out games and limiting their potential with their stupid mandates. Yes, I know I sound like one of those aforementioned fans, but when you're hit with mediocrity after mediocrity for so long, it does stuff to you, man. For the past few years, I was convinced the only quality Sonic content to expect were from fan projects and the movies. However, as of last year, I've slowly become less obnoxious about my views on SEGA handling the franchise as, while I'm absolutely terrible at the game and haven't even reached the first boss yet, I'm happy for those enjoying Frontiers, and Superstars is looking very promising with having the classic physics intact and some amazing deep-cut fanservice with bringing back characters not seen for more than 20 years.

[@Rabbit_TMB]

sonic generations has a poster in it of mighty and ray i wonder if it was a hint of some sort

[@ecernosoft3096]

You've earned yourself an assembly programmer. =)

[@GavGaming15]

I really want sonic 3 and knuckles on iOS because I haven’t been able to play much of it yet

[@sNooZy42080]

I'm not even kidding you When I clicked on the video I thought you were an creator With millions of subs. editing on point video its self is just good. Here's a sub for you!

[@janitoalevic]

Make Sonic Great Again!

[@FroztYcle4737]

It doesn’t need a sequel it needs a mobile port

[@chumlymartinez5485]

This was a really good video essay if anyone who hasn't played the game yet play it sega you'll be in for a fun time 💨🔵

[@doodle7076]

Under rated Chanel this is what I want to see

[@cardboardbox4093]

if sonic mania is so good then why isn’t there a sonic mania 2? 🤔🤔

[@LukeJobeAGB101]

Really enjoyed the video! I subbed, and I'll be checking out your other content.

[@Shadys63]

You deserve much more than 311 subs!

[@ownsundae]

I cannot get trough Titanic Monarch act 2 And the boss is easy af. I used level select to try and beat it without chaos emeralds

[@caeky]

I agree, it’s great!

[@erikbihari3625]

People keep saying mania is a fan game, but the production was assisted by sonic team big wigs like takashi izuka and been hired for ports, it's far from it!

[@surpriseman]

soldier remember this guy has quality content with 200 sub count which is pretty underrated if u ask me

[@MisterHippo.]

Dont say tha boss arent replayable cuz new super mario bros koopalings

[@emo-nordegraf]

well, this christian seems cooler than the... other notable christian in the sonic community.

[@mustafadini5655]

you deserve more subs tbh this is great

[@DogeyMan69]

Hey guys guess what

[@aleXaIeX15]

im subbing.great video!

[@logan_dacat]

How is this channel so small

[@not_kjb]

Aw cmon. I like the game too but this has kinda been done to death. Good video though

[@Catlover_Studios]

1 2 3 K M

[@KidPrarchord95]

Nothing

[@KidPrarchord95]

@PhantomLee You too

[@KidPrarchord95]

@PhantomLee Why

[@KidPrarchord95]

@PhantomLee Wobbuffet!

[@KidPrarchord95]

@PhantomLee ?

[@KidPrarchord95]

@PhantomLee I am unsure what brings you smiles, but I am happy that they have!

[@bobgdogedoghi8817]

who dislike )=

[@invisiiso]

8:05 It's actually from Sonic CD's bad ending when Eggman escapes smiling, while Sonic aims and throws a rock at him.

[@GavGaming15]

I had this game I got it for free on ps4 and I wasn’t good at sonic all I had was the collection for DS and never made it past the first level but for sonic mania I beat the first act but then forgot about the game. I came back around 2 weeks ago and it’s amazing but I just used debug mode to get past flying battery zone two which is way to hard for it only being the 4th level

[@AUTTP_Mutinous_Helmsman]

Well that little thing Robotnik is riding reminds me of the thing we can see him riding in the bad ending of Sonic CD

[@chandlercharge9750]

This video was great! I was shocked to see that you only have about 500 subs. Your style and editing skills nop notch. Keep up the good work

[@eNCy.]

Mighty and Ray aren't new characters... They first appeared in an arcade game called "SEGA Sonic the hedgehog". Mighty later appeared late in Knuckles Chaotix... (P.S. Great Vid! You got yourself a new subscriber!)

[@Aiden-Ed]

Personally I find being kicked all the way back two zones for a game over is unfair and not just a skill issue. I’ve gotten much better at the game now but how long does a zone take to finish if you’re new and playing casually? About 5 minutes? That’s a 10 minute punishment for not knowing level layouts for lives and some bosses have kinda annoying gimmicks. I love this game but it definitely should’ve just been one zone that you get kicked back and not both, and someone could argue that being kicked back to the start of a sonic game is perfectly reasonable because they’re a more patient person. I mean I don’t say it’s a skill issue if you get annoyed by the ghosts in sandopolis yet it is technically testing your skills.

[@GoofyGinger2327]

Hey I just wanted to say congratulations for your channel growing this much from the 100 subs you showed in the vid to the something thousand it is now, good job!

[@Lanausse]

Great Video Man! Enjoyed it the whole whey through!

[@jarehelt]

I really love how you went into the history of it's creation. Im buying the game and you earned a sub

[@gabrielleraul488]

love your videos, mania was so much fun, the music was on a whole different level.

[@rubyrose312]

"What made Sonic Mania So Great?" That's the neat part, it wasn't.

[@pvzmariosonica8fan]

Two words: *DROP. DASH.*

[@Jr-Reed]

This video's editing is really good 👏👏👏

[@Nedums]

honestly your so underrated, and i also agree with like everything you said in this video. +1 sub. i hope you get the recognition you deserve

[@overpixed]

isnt sonic mania’s sequel…. sonic forces?

[@noctarin1516]

6:00 to be fair, I had that exact same issue in Sonic 2's Chemical Plant, lol

[@msiio]

Literally couldn't beat that level just because of that.

[@bobgdogedoghi8817]

I subed btw

[@cosmicisland75]

My first Sonic game was Sonic mania plus and it was amazing! Titanic monarch zone act 1 boss was a nightmare but still!

[@bobgdogedoghi8817]

nice

[@celesticnova]

I had played the other classic games before Mania, but I didn't know most of the reference. I still found then extremely fun mainly because Mania incorporates them in ways that never feel forced. Sonic Manka is now one of my favorite 2D platformers.

[@DrDeez-do9zo]

Lol honestly when I first played this game I didn't even know what the drop dash was, I only learned it by accidentally doing it enough times to catch on. Before playing this game I think the only sonic games I played were the classic mobile ports and... Sonic 4 episode 2, being my first sonic game.

[@Sydney_Angelyt]

that's not a bad first game to play

[@johnnny6427]

I love this game so much! Thank you for this Video :)

[@ThatSneakman]

"Kinda soundslike a skill issue to me" Based

[@otsu3011]

This is one of those game that I would like to play like the first time

[@FroztYcle4737]

To me Sega Forever ruined Sonic 1 2 and CD by having WAY too many ads and I hate it because there are many fans who want to play for free or cheap but have to deal with an ad every time when they do one of these: Click the play button to go to save select Pause Resume Finish an Act WAY TOO MANY ADS sega kinda ruined it for me I got sonic 1 and now I deal with ads :/

[@lpfan4491]

These releases have the option to purchase the disabling of ads, so it is still a good way to get them for cheap(and without any major issues unlike the Origins-port)

[@FroztYcle4737]

@@lpfan4491but what about the people who want to play without paying?

[@FroztYcle4737]

@@lpfan4491 sonic 1 and 2 forever and absolute? (Actually that’s a good idea)

[@lpfan4491]

@@FroztYcle4737 They can get the fanmade PC port that needs the APK.

[@FroztYcle4737]

@@lpfan4491 yeah but it ain’t on mobile :/

[@acidicxd7719]

I still can’t believe that it wasn’t made by Sega.

[@Nipatz]

great job, keep it up!

[@Deridiya]

Underrated channel. Looking forward to see the channel grow!

[@ionplayson]

Love your content

[@Ferventf2]

Your content is great so far! and you’ve just started I’m subbing I love sonic and I love this video I’m a fan already 🤠

[@Iceydoesshorts]

wait this guy doesnt have 10k subs, I thought it did based on the quality, cant wait to see when you hit 100k!