# Sonic Mania

> Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

## Game facts

- Developer: Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
- Publisher: SEGA
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 30, 2017
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, casual, 2DPlatformer, Action-Adventure, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 2 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sonic-mania)
- Languages: Interface: German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (Taiwan), American English, Italian (Italy), French (France) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sonic-mania)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Fast and fluid 2D platforming gameplay that further develops the feel of classic Sonic while preserving it
- High replay value through each character’s unique mechanics and multiple endings
- Creative stage layouts and finely designed level details

### Weaknesses

- Serious stability issues, with some PC environments experiencing multiple crashes within a short period
- Performance is not perfect, and some versions or environments are criticized for insufficient optimization
- In multiplayer, the camera follows Player 1, often causing Player 2 to leave the screen

## Links

- [Sonic Mania on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5374)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5374/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T03:24:54.890Z