Sonic Mania is a fast-paced 2D side-scrolling platformer that recreates and remixes classic Genesis-era Sonic zones with modern pixel-perfect visuals and 60 FPS performance. Players control Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles to run, jump, and race through hazards, fight boss robots, collect rings, and optionally play cooperatively or in local competitive modes. Tone is bright, energetic, and family-friendly with cartoonish, non-graphic action.