Robert Kellett
Lords Of GamingThe Genesis – Sonic Mania Review (PlayStation 4)
Published 5/26/2026
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 8/15/2017
Sonic Mania
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania! Re-live the Sonic of the past with an exciting new twist on classic zones while fighting against new bosses and Dr. Eggman’s evil robot army. Go head to-head with players in Competition Mode or play in Co-Op Mode with a friend.
- Developer
- Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, Christian Whitehead
- Publisher
- Sega, Sega Games
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Critic avg
88
55 scored reviews
Total coverage
55
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 88 across 55 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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55 included scored reviews
90–10035 reviews · 64%
80–8918 reviews · 33%
70–792 reviews · 4%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Jeffrey L. Wilson
PCMagSonic Mania (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 9/28/2017
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70
-18 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalGary Sheppard
GameGrinSonic Mania Review
Published 9/10/2017
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Score
100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Movius, Elisha Deogracias
GamingTrendThe Fox the Hedgehog & Knuckles: Sonic Mania collaborative review
Published 9/7/2017
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalNicholas Leon
Gaming NexusSonic Mania Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 9/6/2017
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Sonic Mania (Nintendo Switch)
Published 9/6/2017
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy Kelly
PC GamerSonic Mania review
Published 9/1/2017
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Score
82
-6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalCody Medellin
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Sonic Mania'
Published 8/30/2017
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Score
90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Dobson
TheXboxHubSonic Mania Review
Published 8/27/2017
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Orselli
Niche GamerSonic Mania Review - Beautiful Nostalgia - Niche Gamer
Published 8/27/2017
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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