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Speculation and hype also filled the air regarding the collector’s edition (CE) of Sonic Mania, which was available for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Excluding the system logo on the box, each version is identical, since no physical game was included. To be honest, I was sold the moment I saw the statue it included of Sonic standing on a Genesis console. In my mind, THAT was the star item, and the game itself could almost be considered a bonus (seriously, it’s Sonic ON A GENESIS!). As much as I’ve come to love Sonic’s latest 2D outing, I really am awed at the amount of attention Sega put into this collector’s edition. It really is a piece for the ages. The presentation attracted acclaim. USGamer described it as the "pinnacle" of the series' pixel graphics. [88] GameSpot called the animations and detail superior to the original games, writing that they added an extra layer of personality. [73] Cubed3 described the levels as stylish and vibrant. [89] Critics also praised the attention to detail in recreating the early games. Game Informer wrote that its gameplay was "nearly indistinguishable" from its Genesis predecessors, but with "extra polish". [71] Easy Allies wrote that Mania emulated the original games "exceptionally", and that "running, jumping, and spin dashing all work exactly as well as you would hope". [90] Nintendo World Report wrote that it avoided the physics problems from Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and recaptured the spirit of the 16-bit games. [75] Jones, Elton (July 12, 2017). "Sonic Mania: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Archived from the original on July 22, 2017 . Retrieved July 24, 2017.Sato (April 24, 2018). "Sonic Mania Reaches 1 Million In Worldwide Sales". Siliconera. Archived from the original on April 25, 2018 . Retrieved April 24, 2018. A five-part animated short mini-series, Sonic Mania Adventures, was released on the Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel between March and July 2018, promoting the release of Sonic Mania Plus. [48] The series depicts Sonic's return to his world following the events of Sonic Forces, teaming up with his friends to prevent Eggman and Metal Sonic from collecting the Chaos Emeralds and Master Emerald. [49] A holiday-themed bonus episode was released in December 2018. [50] The shorts were written and directed by Hesse, with animation production by Neko Productions, and music written by Lopes. [51] All six shorts were later included as part of the Sonic Origins compilation in 2022. Sato (July 25, 2017). "Sonic Mania Will Have Special Stages In The Style Of Sonic CD". Siliconera. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017 . Retrieved July 27, 2017.

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