It is interesting to note that apart from the completely new Sonic Manii stages, the game also includes remixed levels from the first installment of the series, such as Green Hill Zone from the original Sonic Mania Mac. This production is a two-dimensional, side-scrolling platformer, in which, as Sonic himself and his two faithful friends: Tails and Knuckles, we go through different, different levels.

Sonic Mania is a return to the classic cycle formula in the literal sense. The Sonic Mania game was officially presented at the Comic Con Convent in 2016, where the 25th anniversary of the title character was celebrated during the special event.