Sonic Mania was extremely fun, well paced, and cohesive. It relied very heavily on nostalgia to deliver a rewarding experience, yet at the same time it did not neglect the core gameplay appeal. It's a very mindless, fast-paced sort of entertainment which left me with very satisfied. Beyond that, the game didn't deliver anything groundbreaking or extraordinary, instead working on polishing a very old model of game design. So it's limited a lot in that respect, which felt a bit like a shame. Nevertheless, this was probably one of the best "Sonic"-branded experiences which it is possible to create.