It just makes sense to use a more modern graphical style than the genesis era, while also taking inspiration from some of the recent fan games. The project is almost completely in the hands of fans - and the graphics remind me of more recent Sonic fan games, which is part of the reason why I like them. Most of all, this game makes me fell like Sega is finally listening to their fans, which is amazing. It retains the classic game play (with some minor tweaks) and the graphics fit this type of game (modern-throwback title). I don't know for sure if you could realistically recreate these graphics on the Genesis (though I highly doubt that) - however, this games just seems so brilliant to me. Second, I'll say that personally I do enjoy the art style - and though it hearkens back to the Genesis days - frankly, it reminded me (visually) of games like After the Sequel/Chrono Adventure to begin with. Chrono Adventure is actually a Metroidvania style Sonic game, you have to go back and forth through different zones and get powers and such.įirst of all, I absolutely agree with Lamda's last post. Seriously, play those games I recommended. But Mania just looks like something I've already played through. As long as Sega is still appealing to 2D game fans, that's fine with me. But there's also Project Sonic, which I know nothing about. I think that's what a lot of fans and game reviewers will say as well. I don't know, it just would look a bit better in that HD style, I guess. (23-07-2016, 10:09 PM)TheFallenAlchemist Wrote: I took a look at it again. If you don't feel like reading this, feel free to move along. Anyway, I'm not trying to create a lynch mob against you, I'm just throwing my hat in the ring and giving my thoughts (including those on your thoughts) on Sonic Mania. Edit: I posted this before I saw your last post, FallenAlchemist.

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