Sonic Mania has this long-time Sonic fan confident in its greatness

Sonic is racing back to greatness.

Sonic Mania is a 2D side-scroller coming out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC this this spring. It’s a throwback to the blue hedgehog’s 16-bit days on the Sega Genesis, featuring pixelated graphics and familial levels. But Sonic Mania isn’t a remake or simple remaster. While its levels look familiar, they feature surprises. It also has plenty of new stages, so it’s not just a nostalgia tour.