Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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I've honestly tried my best to be as genuinely critical of it as I can, forcing down my screams of joy.
This game is an absolute gem, not to be forgotten.

It is absolutely fantastic, but did it get everything right?

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Sources:
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TRACK LISTING

0:04 - Stardust Speedway Act 2: Sonic Mania
0:19 - Titanic Tower Act 1 - Sonic BTS
2:31 - Dimension Heist: Sonic Mania
2:54 - Sonic R: Menu
3:48 - Tabloid Jargon: Sonic Mania
4:40 - Fortress Flow Act 1 - Sonic BTS
5:10 - Prime Time: Sonic Mania
5:36 - Title Screen: Sonic BTS
5:57 - Green Hill Act 2: Sonic Mania
8:08 - Chemical Plant Act 2: Sonic Mania
9:07 - Stardust Speedway Bad Future (US): Sonic CD
10:19 - Mushroom Hill Act 2: Sonic & Knuckles
11:26 - Stardust Speedway Act 2: Sonic Mania
12:15 - Act 1 Boss: Sonic Mania
12:58 - Lava Reef Act 1: Sonic Mania
14:15 - Cosmic Eternity: Sonic CD