Sonic Mania Review - A New Genesis | Mr. Panda's Reviews

Channel:

Mr. Panda

Subscribers:

2,029

Published on September 7, 2017 9:34:08 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9jQGy7up7Y

Game:

Sonic Mania (2017)

Category:

Review

Duration: 6:02

652 views

45

Mr. Panda reviews the Nintendo Switch version of Sonic Mania, a modern tribute to the old-school Sega Genesis Sonic 2D platformers. Developed by Christian Whitehead, this is a game by fans for fans, but is it a true return to form? Has the Sonic cycle been finally broken? Put on your running shoes and dash right in as I talk about gameplay, movement physics, and presentation! GOTTA GO FAST!
►►New? Subscribe here! -- https://www.youtube.com/mrpanda2002/?sub_confirmation=1

Sonic Mania is a 2D platformer developed by Christian Whitehead, PagodaWest Games, and Headcannon. It is a tribute to old-school Sega Genesis Sonic platformers featuring three playable characters (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles) and 12 zones, four of which are brand new.

►Timestamps:
0:14 -- History of Sonic Mania's Development
1:04 -- Sonic Gameplay
1:40 -- Movement Physics (Retro Engine)
2:24 -- Stages (Zones and Acts)
3:15 -- Story and Bosses
3:40 -- Glitches
4:01 -- Replay Value
4:30 -- Presentation (Graphics, Sound)
5:01 -- Conclusion

Footage of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (iOS Version) and Super Mario World (Super Nintendo) are included in this video. Images from Super Smash Bros., Sonic Heroes, Sonic Adventure (Big the Cat!), Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Boom are also used.

►Music Used (all from Sonic Mania):
- Discovery - Main Theme of Sonic Mania (Tee Lopes)
- Lights, Camera, Action! ...for "Studiopolis Zone: Act 1" (Tee Lopes)
- Sunshine Prairie ...for "Green Hill Zone: Act 2" (Tee Lopes)
- Friends ...for Opening Animation -Long Version- (Hyper Potions)

-------
Game: Sonic Mania
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Also Available On: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Steam
Developers: Christian Whitehead, PagodaWest Games, Headcannon, Sega
Publisher: Sega
Genre: 2D Platformer
Players: 1 Player, 2 Players in Competitive Mode
Player on Video: Mr. Panda
Host: Mr. Panda
---------

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for reading this and watching our video. We appreciate your support and love that you're here with us! Thanks for being our PANDA PAL! You're the best! 😄❤

►Follow me on Twitter -- https://twitter.com/MrPanda2002
►Like us on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/MrPanda2002
►Find me on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/mr.panda.2002
►Catch the full review on Mr. Panda's Reviews -- https://mrpanda2002.wordpress.com/2017/09/07/sonic-mania-switch-review/

*****
Welcome to Mr. Panda’s channel, home of Nintendo reviews, let’s plays, features, and more! Run by Alex “Mr. Panda” and Tiffa “Crystal Dragon,” it’s our goal to deliver fun and informative Nintendo content to you!

►►Jump over to my other platformer game reviews!
►Super Mario Odyssey -- https://youtu.be/ctukc0nQyHc
►Yoshi’s Crafted World -- https://youtu.be/D53UJoTVDUo
►Kirby Star Allies -- https://youtu.be/PGkpcuUf9zo
►A Hat in Time -- https://youtu.be/dRN9yeuePbI
►Yooka-Laylee -- https://youtu.be/rVLT2pd3Eqk
►Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus -- https://youtu.be/Gi2NWUtgufs
►Freedom Planet -- https://youtu.be/LUmB3gWpy2M
►Guacamelee! 2 -- https://youtu.be/XAbqqZm3tnY
►Odallus: The Dark Call - https://youtu.be/1DOCCHKaPug
►Heroki -- https://youtu.be/YurmarR2JIs
►BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! -- https://youtu.be/1uCzd4i3ank
►Unravel Two -- https://youtu.be/pXUsyqr9jjw
►The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince -- https://youtu.be/2i72kcgPJEs
►Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 -- https://youtu.be/UGuJ0e7_knM

►►Check out my review of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
►Super Smash Bros. Ultimate -- https://youtu.be/zMe0CJaEkkQ

►►Watch our Nintendo Switch Launch Year Awards! -- https://youtu.be/lq7lbbEzYW8

*****

Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed the video and would like to see more, please be sure to hit that LIKE button and SHARE this with a friend! And SUBSCRIBE for more great Nintendo content!

*****
#SonicMania #SonicManiaPlus #Sonic #Sega #NintendoSwitch
Sonic Mania (Switch) Review - A New Genesis | Mr. Panda's Reviews
Sonic Mania (Nintendo Switch) Review - Whitehead Does What Sega Don't
Sonic Mania Review - Gotta Go Fast! | Mr. Panda's Reviews

Other Statistics