History Fridge / SonicMania

* Flying Battery's Act 1 boss is similar to the Laser Prison from Act 2 of ''VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles[='=]'' Flying Battery Zone, but it uses a far less self-destructive method of combat by trying to [[TheWallsAreClosingIn compact the player]] instead of blasting the ship apart with its own laser. Even if it ''did'' have a laser, the area underneath is the trash disposal hatch, meaning that no vital ship systems would be damaged in the process. Eggman must have [[GenreSavvy learned from his former mistake]] when he rebuilt the Flying Battery, and unlike S3&K, the airship is still relatively intact after our heroes depart.

* Flying Battery's Act 1 boss is similar to the Laser Prison from Act 2 of ''VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles[='=]'' Flying Battery Zone, but it uses a far less self-destructive method of combat by trying to [[TheWallsAreClosingIn compact the player]] instead of blasting the ship apart with its own laser. Eggman must have learned from his former mistake when he rebuilt the Flying Battery, and unlike S3&K, the airship is still relatively intact after our heroes depart.

** Relatedly, why is Eggman [[DegradedBoss so much easier to beat in this one?]] Sonic has faster reflexes than the protagonist of ''Mean Bean Machine''. Besides it's been more than a decade since Eggman played it, of course he'd be rusty.

* Similarly, Mania provides an explanation as to why the Master Emerald is in located in the outdoor shrine in ''Sonic Adventure'', as opposed to Hidden Palace. The fact a theft was attempted a second time in this game (by Heavy King this time) made it clear to Knuckles that the location of Hidden Palace had been compromised and the Emerald was no longer safe there, so he decided to keep it in the outdoor shrine from then on, where he can watch it more closely. In the third episode of Mania Adventures, we see him taking the Emerald somewhere -- he was taking it to the outdoor shrine.

* The first boss of the game is the Death Egg Robot from ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2''. There, it was a struggle for Sonic, but here, it's more of a ''warm-up'' for him, showing how far Sonic has come since Sonic 2.

* Classic Eggman's [[SanitySlippage mind is slowly deteriorating]] due to the Phantom Ruby's influence, which could mean eventually he'll do more and more dangerous plans should he fail with his current one. [[note]] Which eventually happens, [[TheGoodGuyAlwaysWins given Sonic's track record]]. [[/note]] Eventually, he'll do what his future self would do, such as the Time Eater plan, [[YouCantFightFate meaning his fate is already set in stone]].

* * The Silver Sonics that Metal Sonic deploys against you are most likely Eggman's earlier attempts at creating robotic clones of Sonic. They're like his brothers, probably sharing a lot of the same programming as Metal Sonic and experiencing the world in a similar way. Despite this, Metal Sonic throws them at you as expendable cannon fodder.

* The Silver Sonics that Metal Sonic sics on you are most likely Eggman's earlier attempts at creating robotic clones of Sonic. With their common origin, they're basically like Metal Sonic's brothers. However rather than cherishing his robot "family", Metal Sonic unsentimentally throws them at you as expendable cannon fodder.

** Relatedly, why is Eggman [[DegradedBoss so much easier to beat in this one?]] Sonic has faster reflexes than the protagonist of ''Mean Bean Machine''.

* Intentional or not, Mania's seeming success in creating an alternative to Sonic 4 also includes an explanation as to why Metal Sonic would potentially go rogue in ''VideoGame/SonicHeroes''. [[spoiler: Metal Sonic in ''Adventures'' is shown to be able to comprehend the emotions of his enemies enough to manipulate them via impromptu hostage situation, implying he's definitely getting smarter as time goes on. Between experiencing the power of the Phantom Ruby, being upgraded to be given a Super Form ''and'' Mecha Sonic's ability to siphon power from the Master Emerald, he would probably start seeking out power on his own. Not only that, while Eggman's plan in ''Adventures'' and ''Mania'' proper failed, the one plan he created on his own with no outside assistance succeeded. It's probable that he'd start to see Eggman as the key flaw in the Empire's operation.]]

* Similarly, Mania provides an explanation as to why the Master Emerald is in located in the outdoor shrine in ''Sonic Adventure'', as opposed to Hidden Palace. The fact a theft was attempted a second time in the game (by Heavy King this time) made it clear to Knuckles that the location of Hidden Palace had been compromised and the Emerald was no longer safe there, so he decided to keep it in the outdoor shrine from then on, where he can watch it more closely. In the third episode of Mania Adventures, we see him taking the Emerald somewhere -- he was taking it to the outdoor shrine.

* The Silver Sonics that Metal Sonic sics on you are most likely Eggman's earlier attempts at creating robotic clones of Sonic. With their common origin, they're basically like Metal Sonic's brothers. However rather than cherishing his robot "family", Metal Sonic unsentimentally throws them at you as expendable cannon fodder.

* Some have complained that there was never a fight against the Titanic Monarch, especially in the context of [[spoiler:[[ArrangeMode Encore Mode]]]]... [[spoiler:but then again, you are teleported throughout the Titanic Monarch during Act 2... [[BattleshipRaid who's to say that you aren't disabling or at the very least damaging parts of it as you pass through areas?]] You enter through the head, teleport to 4 areas (which could be the Titanic Monarch's limsb), and then get teleported through a portal in the center of the room, leading to the boss. Considering that the Phantom Ruby is located there, could the boss area be the heart?]] If so, you were fighting the Titanic Monarch the whole time!

* The Silver Sonics that Metal Sonic sics on you are most likely Eggman's earlier attempts at creating robotic clones of Sonic. In that sense, they're like Metal Sonic's grandparents. However rather than cherishing his robot "family", Metal Sonic uses them as expendable cannon fodder.

* The Hydrocity Zone Act 1 boss essentially equates to chopping Eggman up with a propeller. Good thing the game is so cartoony, or else things would [[LudicrousGibs get rather unpleasant]]!

* As revealed in ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', the truth behind the Phantom Ruby's power is [[spoiler:that it creates powerful illusions that utilize YourMindMakesItReal, to such an extent it can be classified as MindRape]]. Suddenly the title of ''Mania'' [[ThroughTheEyesOfMadness seems very apt...]]

* As revealed in ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', the truth behind the Phantom Ruby's power is [[spoiler:that it creates powerful illusions that utilize YourMindMakesItReal, to such an extent it can be classified as MindRape]]. Suddenly the title of ''Mania'' [[ThroughTheEyesOfMadness seems very apt...]]

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* If the Fire Shield lets the characters [[IncendiaryExponent set fire]] to the oil in Oil Ocean, shouldn't the Water Shield let them walk on top of it?

* If the Fire Shield lets the characters [[IncidiaryExponent set fire]] to the oil in Oil Ocean, shouldn't the Water Shield let them walk on top of it?

* As revealed in ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', the truth behind the Phantom Ruby's power is [[spoiler:that it creates powerful illusions that utilize YourMindMakesItReal, to such an extent it can be classified as MindRape]]. Suddenly the title of ''Mania'' [[ThroughTheEyesOfMadness seems very apt...]]

* Intentional or not, Mania's seeming success in creating an alternative to Sonic 4 also includes an explanation as to why Metal Sonic would potentially go rogue. [[spoiler: Metal Sonic in ''Adventures'' is shown to be able to comprehend the emotions of his enemies enough to manipulate them via impromptu hostage situation, implying he's definitely getting smarter as time goes on. Between experiencing the power of the Phantom Ruby, being upgraded to be given a Super Form ''and'' Mecha Sonic's ability to siphon power from the Master Emerald, he would probably start seeking out power on his own. Not only that, while Eggman's plan in ''Adventures'' and ''Mania'' proper failed, the one plan he created on his own with no outside assistance succeeded. It's probable that he'd start to see Eggman as the key flaw in the Empire's operation.]]