D platformers are among my all-time favorite games. Many offer basic controls and let you get on with business. The genre's ...

Yet for every good idea there are a myriad of bad ones that slow Sonic to a crawl, be it shifting sands, steam-powered mechanisms ... menu wallpapers for retro artwork. Some levels in single ...

we look at the pixel art – it ... for future 3D Sonic games, while Sonic Superstars represents the next true evolution of Sonic’s 2D past. Will There Ever Be a Sonic Mania 2?

By contrast, 2017's Sonic Mania - made in the original games' pixel art style - boasts scores in ... find me playing League of Legends or Steam's latest indie hit. Dune: Awakening devs say ...

I’ve talked to and played games with younger family members and friends and whenever they see me playing pixel art games, like Shovel Knight or Sonic Mania, they often dismiss them as “old ...

A sequel was a dream for many — more classic stages revamped, more brand new levels created, and those buttery smooth physics making a beautiful pixel art return. However, Sonic Mania 2 never ...

Enjoyable platforming levels that harken back to previous 2D and 3D Sonic games. − The Open-world locales’ art design feels ... critically acclaimed Sonic Mania and the live-action Sonic ...

Along the way, you can see key inspiration from another great Sonic revival in recent years: Sonic Mania. This 16-bit reimagining ... and runs like a dream on the Steam Deck.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Sonic the Hedgehog has a rocky history in the world of video games. Over the span of several decades, the Blue Blur has starred in more than 30 ...

Mean Bean Machine has largely been left dormant, though did make a surprise return as part of an Eggman boss battle in the fan-pleasing Sonic Mania back ... piece of fan art that went viral ...

You may like The best GBA games to play in 2025 The 22 best Nintendo Switch games in 2025 Best Steam Deck games 2025 ... distinct flavors to the mix. Sonic Mania did for classic Sonic what ...

He and Ohshima explained this process and revealed some of the original artwork (above ... s internationally celebrated remake Sonic Mania – intended to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ...