as a newcomer, should I get this or play the original Sonic first on Sega Genesis?

[P0MK0NTHA1]

which is a better starting point for a newcomer? this or the sega genesis one on steam?

Any newcomers to Sonic series starting at Sonic Mania? Thanks!

[Ikagura]

Автор сообщения: Cqllel

It doesn't matter. Mania is basically OG sonic done better, but not as a reboot.

If you really wanna play the OGs, wait for "Sonic Origins". It's basically all the OGs in a collection or something. So I'm hoping they'll give those games the "Mania" makeover. I'd love to experience them with a pixel remaster/recolor, doubled animation frames, save files, etc

I still prefer S3&K as it felt more like an actually unique game with a real journey through Angel Island rather than "Phantom Ruby takes you somewhere"

[NBOX21]

Автор сообщения: Ikagura

I still prefer S3&K as it felt more like an actually unique game with a real journey through Angel Island rather than "Phantom Ruby takes you somewhere"

Not to mention S3&K was entirely original content with no re-used zones or locations. It actually felt like an ambitious project for its time that paid off really well in the end even if it had to be split into two games.

[limelight1210]

Play the originals first. Mania has references to the past games- especially the music- and in Mania the tracks have this amazing remix/remastered sound to them. It really makes you appreciate the jump in fidelity. Not just in the sound department but also little graphical touches and effects that either were too difficult or not possible to pull off on the Genesis due to technical limitations at the time.

[Ikagura]

Автор сообщения: NBOX21

Автор сообщения: Ikagura

I still prefer S3&K as it felt more like an actually unique game with a real journey through Angel Island rather than "Phantom Ruby takes you somewhere"

Not to mention S3&K was entirely original content with no re-used zones or locations. It actually felt like an ambitious project for its time that paid off really well in the end even if it had to be split into two games. :SonicManiaItemBox:

Too ambitious for its own good and Mania was always meant as an anniversary game so that's why it reuses older zones.


PS: Sonic didn't age well but the mobiles port improved it so much.

[Toader The Toad]

By the way, the Christian Whitehead versions are coming to PC later this year via Sonic Origins, so you can play them that way when they come out (And also the Decomp versions also exist)

[limelight1210]

Автор сообщения: Toader The Toad

By the way, the Christian Whitehead versions are coming to PC later this year via Sonic Origins, so you can play them that way when they come out (And also the Decomp versions also exist)

WHAT.

[StormRunner56]

FYI, if we're going by Steam releases, Sonic Mania probably plays way better than the old Sonic titles. Although the gameplay is pretty much the same for both, the the OG games are running in an emulator which IMO doesn't feel great.

Sega is supposed to be releasing updated ports of the classic games in a collection (which will include widescreen support). Until then, the best way to plays the classics is probably on mobile, because they were rebuilt from the ground up specifically for that platform. You can only get the emulated S3&K on Steam, though.

Out of the original titles, I like Sonic 2 the best. Sonic & Knuckles was my first, though, so Mushroom Hills will always have a special place for me.

[Toader The Toad]

Автор сообщения: limelight1210

Автор сообщения: Toader The Toad

By the way, the Christian Whitehead versions are coming to PC later this year via Sonic Origins, so you can play them that way when they come out (And also the Decomp versions also exist)

WHAT.

Yeah, you can see them here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRJBi2bRhoM
..and here: https://github.com/Rubberduckycooly/Sonic-1-2-2013-Decompilation
There's tutorials on how to get the decomps running, but basically you just drag a file from the apk and put it in the same folder as the executable.

[Ikagura]

Автор сообщения: Toader The Toad

By the way, the Christian Whitehead versions are coming to PC later this year via Sonic Origins, so you can play them that way when they come out (And also the Decomp versions also exist)

I hope it's true.

Автор сообщения: StormRunner56

Although the gameplay is pretty much the same for both, the the OG games are running in an emulator which IMO doesn't feel great.

You can reuse the roms under Kega Fusion or even try Sonic 3 AIR.

[limelight1210]

Ive never played the CW versions since they were on mobile, but man...im really excited for this now. It gives me yet another reason to replay these games again (for the 1000th time ha).

[Tsuki Zero]

Late for the party, but:
I advise against starting with Mania. Get the Sega Genesis Classics, start from there with Sonic 1, 2, and 3 & Knuckles. Don't be ashamed to save state or rewind with the first two, but do try to clear them without the accessibility features. Don't worry about going for a perfect clear (so to say: All Chaos Emeralds), just try to beat it normally.

If that piques your interest enough, maybe look into the Master System Sonic 1 and 2, otherwise move on to CD. Fair warning: Master System's Sonic games are pretty rude at times with some situations it puts you in, and CD has a few frustrating points (just a few THANKFULLY)

If you feel comfortable enough with most of them (Master System not included), THEN move to Mania.

Other games to consider, with some warning in some cases:
→ Advance series (GBA): The third one is pretty unfair at times (that accursed Egg Chaser), but overall this is a very fun subseries. A bit on the easy side (makes sense, having to deal with battery involves having some saving)
→ Sonic Pocket Adventure (NGPC): a mashup of Sonic 1, 2, and 3. Doesn't have the best music, but is decent considering the system.
→ Chaos and Triple Trouble (GG): Suffers from being on a smaller screen, but for whatever is worth it should be considered.
→ Knuckles Chaotix (32x): REALLY fun game, nice art, but nauseating if you have Motion Sickness because of how hard the camera swings at time.
→ Rush, Rush Adventure, and Colors (NDS): Pretty much successors to the GBA ones. And the best handheld-exclusive Sonic experience after the GBA.
→ Sonic SMS Remake ( https://sonic-sms-remake.blogspot.com/ ) (SPECIAL MENTION): Fan effort to remake and expand the Master System and Game Gear games. Very beginner-friendly and a third entry is in the works.
→ Sonic Robo Blast 2 ( https://www.srb2.org/ ) (SPECIAL MENTION): Original fangame made... FROM DOOM! Well, kind of. It's a heavily modified Doom Legacy engine, to the point there's even a Kart mod for it that you can play online.

There are other fangames I have my eyes on, but unfortunately they are not done yet (such as Sonic 2 HD)

EDIT: Now that I brought up 32x, I kinda feel like playing it again...

EDIT2: Oops, forgot one other special recommendation.