Editing Sonic Mania Plus (section)

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
|GR = 86%&nbsp;{{C|[[PlayStation 4|PS4]]}}<ref name="GR4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ps4/235220-sonic-mania-plus/index.html|title=Sonic Mania Plus for PlayStation 4|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 15, 2018|publisher=[[wikipedia:GameRankings|GameRankings]]}}</ref><br/> 90%&nbsp;{{C|[[Xbox One|XONE]]}}<ref name="GRX">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/xboxone/235219-sonic-mania-plus/index.html|title=Sonic Mania Plus for Xbox One|date=August 16, 2018|accessdate=September 6, 2018|publisher=[[wikipedia:GameRankings|GameRankings]]}}</ref><br/> 91%&nbsp;{{C|[[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]}}<ref name="GRS">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/switch/235218-sonic-mania-plus/index.html|title=Sonic Mania Plus for Nintendo Switch|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 15, 2018|publisher=[[wikipedia:GameRankings|GameRankings]]}}</ref>
|MC = 86%&nbsp;{{C|[[PlayStation 4|PS4]]}}<ref name="MCReviewPS4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/sonic-mania|title=Sonic Mania for PlayStation 4 Reviews|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref><br/> 86%&nbsp;{{C|[[Xbox One]]}}<ref name="MCReviewXB1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/sonic-mania|title=Sonic Mania for Xbox One Reviews|date=August 18, 2018|accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref><br/> 91%&nbsp;{{C|[[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]}}<ref name="MCReviewSwitch">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/sonic-mania-plus|title=Sonic Mania for Switch Reviews|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|EGM = 9.5/10<ref name="EGM">{{cite web|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/sonic-mania-plus-review/|title=Sonic Mania Plus review|last=Patterson|first=Mollie L.|publisher=[[Wikipedia:Electronic Gaming Monthly|Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 10, 2018 }}</ref>
|GameRev = 3.5/5<ref name="GameRev">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/404759-sonic-mania-plus-review-blue-tinted-glasses|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review – Blue-Tinted Glasses|last=Leri|first=Michael|publisher=[[Wikipedia:Game Revolution|Game Revolution]]|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 15, 2018 }}</ref>
|GSpot = 9/10<ref name="GSpot">{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/sonic-mania-plus-review-encore-encore/1900-6416729/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review - Encore! Encore!|last=Espineli|first=Matt|publisher=[[Wikipedia:GameSpot|GameSpot]]|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref>
|IGN = 7/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=http://ie.ign.com/articles/2018/07/10/sonic-mania-plus-review|title=SONIC MANIA PLUS/ENCORE DLC REVIEW|last=Kemps|first=Heidi|work=[[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]|date=July 10, 2018|accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref>
|Destruct = 8/10<ref name="Destructoid">{{cite web|last=Carter|first=Chris|date=July 10, 2018|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-sonic-mania-plus-510893.phtml|title=Review: Sonic Mania Plus|publisher=[[Wikipedia:Destructoid|Destructoid]]|accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref>
|NLife = 9/10&nbsp;{{C|[[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]}}<ref name="NL">{{cite web|last=Whitehead|first=Thomas|date=July 11, 2018|url=https://www.nintendo-insider.com/sonic-mania-plus-review/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review|publisher=[[Wikipedia:Nintendo Life|Nintendo Life]]|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev1 = ''Comics & Gaming Magazine''
|rev1Score = 10/10&nbsp;{{C|[[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]}}<ref name="CGM">{{cite web|last=Biordi|first=Jordan|date=July 10, 2018|url=https://www.cgmagonline.com/reviews/sonic-mania-plus-nintendo-switch-review/|title=SONIC MANIA PLUS (NINTENDO SWITCH) REVIEW|publisher=Comics & Gaming Magazine|accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref>
|rev2 = ''DualShockers''
|rev2Score = 9.5/10<ref name="DualShockers">{{cite web|last=Franzese|first=Tomas|date=July 10, 2018|url=https://www.dualshockers.com/sonic-mania-plus-review-switch-ps4-xb1/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review — An Expertly Enhanced Physical Release for this Series Celebration|publisher=DualShockers|accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref>
|rev3 = ''Gaming Trend''
|rev3Score = 95/100<ref name="GamingTrend">{{cite web|last=Anstadt|first=Nathan|date=July 10, 2018 |url=http://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/the-best-the-blue-blur-has-ever-been-sonic-mania-plus-review/|title=The best the Blue Blur has ever been — Sonic Mania Plus review|publisher=Gaming Trend|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev4 = ''PlayStation LifeStyle''
|rev4Score = 9.5/10&nbsp;{{C|[[PlayStation 4|PS4]]}}<ref name="PlayStationLifeStyle">{{cite web|last=Contreras|first=Paulmichael|date=July 10, 2018|url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2018/07/10/sonic-mania-plus-review-bigger-blue-blur-team-ps4/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review – A Mighty Ray of Hope (PS4)|publisher=PlayStation LifeStyle|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev5 = ''We Got This Covered''
|rev5Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="WGTC">{{cite web|last=Morgan|first=David|date=July 10, 2018|url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/sonic-mania-plus-review/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review|publisher=We Got This Covered|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev6 = ''COGconnected''
|rev6Score = 80%<ref name="COG">{{cite web|last=Paley|first=James|date=July 10, 2018|url=http://cogconnected.com/review/sonic-mania-plus-review/|title=SONIC MANIA PLUS REVIEW – AN EXCELLENT ENCORE PERFORMANCE|publisher=COGconnected|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev7 = ''Twinfinite''
|rev7Score = 4/5<ref name="Twinfinite">{{cite web|last=McGlone|first=Ed|date=July 10, 2018|url=https://twinfinite.net/2018/07/sonic-mania-plus-review/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review|publisher=Twinfinite|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev8 = ''Nintendo Insider''
|rev8Score = 9/10&nbsp;{{C|[[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]}}<ref name="NI">{{cite web|last=Galizio|first=James|date=July 13, 2018|url=https://www.nintendo-insider.com/sonic-mania-plus-review/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Review|publisher=Nintendo Insider|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev9 = ''Attack of the Fanboy''
|rev9Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="AOTF">{{cite web|last=Hanson|first=Kyle|date=July 9, 2018 |url=https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/sonic-mania-plus-switch-review/|title=Sonic Mania Plus Switch Review|publisher=Attack of the Fanboy|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
|rev11 = ''GameSpace''
|rev11Score = 9/10&nbsp;{{C|[[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]}}<ref name="GameSpace">{{cite web|last=Murphy|first=William|date=July 10, 2018|url=https://www.gamespace.com/reviews/sonic-mania-plus-switch-review/|title=SONIC MANIA PLUS – SWITCH REVIEW|publisher=GameSpace|accessdate=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
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Like its original version, ''Sonic Mania Plus'' was subject to positive reviews from critics and fans alike, with scores of 86%, 90% and 91% on ''[[wikipedia:GameRankings|GameRankings]]'' for the [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions respectively.<ref name="GR4" /><ref name="GRX" /><ref name="GRS" />

The inclusion of Mighty and Ray received critical acclaim. The addition of Encore Mode to the game was also well received. Matt Spinelli from ''GameSpot'' said that the new mode was a "welcome change-of-pace" that made the original levels more tense and exciting. He also said that the possibility of playing as all five characters at the same time made the experience much more varied, and that returning players are likely to spend the most time playing in this mode.<ref name="GSpot" /> Similarly, Michael Leri from ''GameRevolution'' wrote that the new backgrounds looked as gorgeous as the original ones, though too similar to these. Additionally, he said that "new pathways are a more substantial change but the levels are already so expansive that a few new routes will only stick out to those who have memorized the layout."<ref name="GameRev" /> Mollie L. Patterson, from ''Electronic Game Monthly'', liked the gameplay style of Encore Mode, saying that it encouraged replay-ability even for those who were addicted to the original game, and that it was also nice for players who were not too fond of the Sonic and Tails duo or the "[[Sonic Mania#Game Options|Knuckles & Knuckles]] nonsense" either. Nonetheless, she felt that the idea was underdeveloped, but that it was better to have it than not.<ref name="EGM" />

However, the lack of features introduced in ''Sonic Mania Plus'' was subject to criticism. Heldi Kemps from ''IGN'' said that Encore Mode was "rather disappointing" due to its lack of major changes. She also criticized the option to play as only two characters at the same time, meaning that the player would not be able to pass through certain paths with the characters they are using; as well as the "frustrating" new [[Special Stage (Sonic Mania)|Special Stages]]. However, she appreciated the lack of [[Time Over]]s and the minor tweaks of some bosses to make them easier.<ref name="IGN" /> ''GameRevolution'' was also critical of the "punishing" level design of the game, which he found "tragically ironic" since "most ''Sonic'' games are about moving forward." He criticized the life system, which allowed the player to have only five lives and that, after getting a [[Game Over]], the player would be left with one single life and forced to get the rest of the crew on their own.<ref name="GameRev" />