Ed McGlone
TwinfiniteSonic Mania Plus Review
Published 7/10/2018
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80
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PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / XONE / Switch - 7/17/2018
Sonic Mania Plus
Sonic Mania Plus is an updated version of Sonic Mania that includes the Encore DLC. Digital versions of Sonic Mania on all platforms can be upgraded to Sonic Mania Plus by purchasing the Encore DLC separately. Plus is also available as a physical release and marks the first time any version of Sonic Mania was available on physical media. Released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Switch, in addition to including the complete version of Sonic Mania Plus on a disc/cartridge it also comes packaged with a reversible cover with alternate box art, an art book and a holographic outer sleeve.
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- Headcannon, Christian Whitehead
- Publisher
- Netflix, Sega Games, Sega
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Critic avg
89
30 scored reviews
Total coverage
30
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Score range
70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 89 across 30 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–10022 reviews · 73%
80–896 reviews · 20%
70–792 reviews · 7%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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James Paley
COGconnectedSonic Mania Plus Review – An Excellent Encore Performance
Published 7/10/2018
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80
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaulmichael Contreras
PlayStation LifeStyleSonic Mania Plus Review – A Mighty Ray of Hope (PS4)
Published 7/10/2018
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95
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportSonic Mania Plus (Switch) Review
Published 7/10/2018
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85
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineSonic Mania Plus (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 7/10/2018
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100
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Sonic Mania Plus
Published 7/10/2018
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80
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalTomas Franzese
DualShockersSonic Mania Plus Review — An Expertly Enhanced Physical Release for this Series Celebration
Published 7/10/2018
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95
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Espineli
GameSpotSonic Mania Plus Review - Encore! Encore!
Published 7/10/2018
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90
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalWilliam Murphy
GameSpaceSonic Mania Plus – Switch
Published 7/8/2018
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90
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven McGehee
Digital ChumpsSonic Mania Plus
Published 10/5/2017
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95
+6 vs critic avg
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