I said that Generations is my favourite Sonic game but Mania is EXTREMELY close and they probably swap back and forth quite often.

Everyone knows why Mania is great, they NAILED the physics and momentum on classic Sonic in a way not done in years and not done since. Visually it's gorgeous. Level themes are great (Press Garden is an instant classic).

The videogame equivalent of a hug, this is the perfect comfort game.