Sonic Mania is good, it's a solid 2D platformer that does well in creating momentum and using it in fun level designs.
The problem with it is that I don't think it does anything better than Mania, which came out 6 years ago (wow) and was 1/3 of the price of Superstars when it released.
Also the Emerald powers feel sort of like an afterthought and not that interesting. (the special stages are super lame as well) I would've preferred if they gave you a series of elemental shields by using them or something.
Then the final 3 bosses are all pretty tricky, but most importantly, all too long. The 'true ending' boss took me like 13 minutes for my successful run.
The problem with it is that I don't think it does anything better than Mania, which came out 6 years ago (wow) and was 1/3 of the price of Superstars when it released.
Also the Emerald powers feel sort of like an afterthought and not that interesting. (the special stages are super lame as well) I would've preferred if they gave you a series of elemental shields by using them or something.
Then the final 3 bosses are all pretty tricky, but most importantly, all too long. The 'true ending' boss took me like 13 minutes for my successful run.