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Game Designer Explains: Why Sonic Mania Succeeded, where Superstars Failed

PlexiTier 159,532 10 months ago
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Sonic Mania and Sonic Superstars are often compared to one another because they were made as a retro throwback to Sonic's origins as a really good speed-based platformer. But why then is Sonic Mania held up in such high regard, and Sonic Superstars seen as a simply failed imitator. Find out in this video as I discuss the 2 games, and explain their subtle differences from the lens of a game design, showing why one is seen as superior to the other. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Music 6:37 - Level Design 12:54 - Bosses 15:46 - Conclusion ►SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plexitier_art/?next=%2Fplexitier_art%2F Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plexitier_on_yt Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/plexitier.bsky.social Sonic Mania footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3W_ImY0Cg8&t=844s

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