Sonic Mania Plus

Last year’s acclaimed Sonic game is back as a physical release, and it has received lots of polish and upgrades to mark the occasion. The game adds two new characters, Mighty and Ray from Segasonic The Hedgehog. Mighty has a ground pound and autoshield while rolling, and Ray has a glide which works like the cape from Super Mario World. There’s also a new Encore Mode, featuring remixed versions of the regular stages, an extra short returning stage and a neat new pinball special stage. Encore mode also features a character-swapping mechanic instead of a traditional lives system.

Sonic Mania is already a treat for anyone who enjoyed the Mega Drive games, and the additions only serve to improve an excellent game.