![]() Likewise, hewing so much to the past cements the idea that Sonic only worked on the Sega Genesis, despite how much the Sonic franchise has grown in the past two decades. The result is that "unnecessary" pixilated graphics are seen as gimmicks, and throwback Sonic titles definitely shouldn't be lumped into that equation. Modern gaming has ironically been inundated with all manner of "retro" indie games that have somewhat overused pixel graphics in an attempt to ape the visuals of classic titles. While that may be true, Sonic's newest blast from the past doesn't have to be stuck in the 1990s. This could be a mistake, as the reason for Sonic Mania's success was how much it replicated the olden days. ![]() It's simply the 3D games turned sideways, as it visually looks more like them than the older titles. Eschewing the 16-bit pixels of the old school games, it's instead a 2.5D adventure with a bright, colorful and modern aesthetic. Unlike the aforementioned Sonic Mania, Sonic Superstars isn't entirely cut from the same cloth as the series' maiden voyages on the Sega Genesis.
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