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Great and mighty are the songs that will be sung about the Battle of Scunthorpe! But the threat is over, so we&#8217;re back to making comics!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nAnd kicking things off is the <a href=\"#comics\">The Ending of Things<\/a> and the time-bending epilogue, <a href=\"#comics\">The Burning Of Things<\/a>! The true secret of Blaze is finally revealed and the fate of Ebony is at risk in these stories, tying off an arc that goes all the way back to #252! Can Sonic save the day or is it all out of his hands? \r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nMore&#8217;s to come as Shortfuse the Cybernik and his gal-rilla pal Niya delve deep into the <a href=\"#comics\">Wreckage<\/a> of old schemes, looking into just who has a seemingly dead Badnik factory up and running. And if that&#8217;s not enough, you want more? How about Mobius making one last, desperate push to stop Robotnik and end the war?! 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\u00a374.99<\/p>\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Review Zone Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; module_id=&#8221;controlzonetext&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.69&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px|||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]\r\n\r\n<p>Sonic Mania was released just released, boomers! We thought we&#8217;d ask some of the STC team who have been lucky enough to play it already what they thought of the latest addition to 2D Sonic titles. <\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wvD8NZN9Zsg?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Jean-Fran\u00e7ois &#8220;Adamis&#8221; Th\u00e9b\u00e9<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\nSonic Mania is everything you expect from a 2D Sonic game : pixels, pinball physics, fun, impressive gameplay, fun, fun, fun&#8230; and it even has 3D Special Stage too, giving the game the &#8220;Saturn Sonic game we should have had&#8221; feel. Plus, there are lots of surprises for fans of the 8-bit games, and even a few cameos&#8230;\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nSonic Mania is a real treat and will certainly feature in lots of people&#8217;s &#8220;top Sonic games&#8221; lists.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Review Zone Image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/271-01.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Review Zone Image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/271-02.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nAdamis also created this excellent piece of Sonic Mania art:\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Review Zone Image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/271-07.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ernest Panda<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\nThe new zones that fit so snuggly into the classic Sonic formula that you&#8217;d be forgiven for thinking they&#8217;d been there all along, and the old zones that are filled with brand new twists that make them worth visiting again, even if you already sped through them on the Mega Drive back in the day! The attention to detail and callbacks to even some of Sonic&#8217;s most obscure outings-handled so subtly that they don&#8217;t feel rehashed-make for a game that invokes the sweetest nostalgia.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nSonic Mania is truly a labour of love I&#8217;d recommend to any fan old and new, as well as any gamer in general looking for a great time.&#8221;\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Review Zone Image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/271-03.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Review Zone Image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/271-05.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Michael Corker<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\nSonic Mania is a gorgeous homage to the classic 2D Mega Drive titles and it feels just like a collection of zones and ideas that SEGA didn&#8217;t have time to add to S3K all those years ago. \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThe game plays just like I remember the originals did, but updated and augmented and sharper than ever. The team who created this wonderful game clealy show a deep love for the franchise and an understanding of what made those early games so special.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFrom the level design, boss battles, and soundtrack &#8211; everything feels just right &#8211; like I&#8217;ve been transported back to the 90&#8217;s (but without the terrible fashion!).\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nI can&#8217;t wait to see what they do next!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Review Zone Image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/271-04.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Review Zone Image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/271-06.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nBe sure to check out a few more Sonic Mania inspired wallpapers in the <a href=\"#pinups\">Pinup Zone<\/a>, boomers!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>What did you think of Sonic Mania? Tell us in <a href=\"#speedlines\">Speedlines!<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Review Zone Final Countdown&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.69&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,87,34,0.8)&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221;]\r\n\r\n<h2>Final Countdown!<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Raves\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/raves.png\"><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h4>Raves<\/h4>\r\n<p>Fantastic music!<br>Hours of fun!<br> The new zones are excellent additions to the classics! <\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graves\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/reviewzone\/graves.png\"><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h4>Graves<\/h4>\r\n<p>Not enough new zones.<br>Save game system could be updated further.<br\/>Playing as Tails can make some levels too easy.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Graphics<\/td>\r\n<td bgcolor=\"#ff9966\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>96<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Sound<\/td>\r\n<td bgcolor=\"#ccff00\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>89<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Playability<\/td>\r\n<td bgcolor=\"#00ccff\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>97<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\r\n<td><span style=\"color: #ff5722; font-size: 1.4em;\"><b>Overall<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td bgcolor=\"#ff5722\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.4em;\"><b>93<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Control Zone&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,226,226,0.8)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_id=&#8221;flashbackzone&#8221; module_class=&#8221;zone-header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.67&#8243; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/comics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/logo-flashbackzone.png&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,226,226,0.8)&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;rgba(156,39,176,0.8)&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;15px|||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px|||&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.64&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Flashback Zone Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.67&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,87,34,0.8)&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221;]\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/omni\/2face.gif\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" \/>\r\n\r\nWotcher, Boomers! Don\u2019t be surprised, it\u2019s still me, I\u2019m just setting up a theme for this issue\u2019s Flashback Zone! \r\n\r\nNow, I thought since we have Ebony and Blaze in this issue, there was a bit of a magical thingy going on- and I wanted to show you all that not every magic user in STC is a likable, strokable kittycat!\r\n\r\nTo that end, let\u2019s have a look back at a tale from Sonic\u2019s adventures in Shanazar\u2026\r\n\r\n<h2>STC #154: Desert Storm<\/h2>\r\n<strong>Script:<\/strong> Lew Stringer\r\n<strong>Art:<\/strong> Richard Elson\r\n<strong>Lettering:<\/strong> Elitta Fell\r\n<strong>Flashback Zone Report Filed by:<\/strong> L. T. Fletcher\r\n<strong>Added to Omni Viewer&#8217;s Data Banks by:<\/strong> Michael Corker\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Flashback Zone Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; module_id=&#8221;controlzonetext&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.69&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px|||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/flashbackzone\/27100.jpg\">\r\n\r\nSonic found himself in the Desert of Eternity on the microscopic world of Shanazar where, for one mission, he served as chaperone to a group of children- not long before Robotnik showed up! But we aren\u2019t here for Robotnik today. Getting the kids away from danger, Sonic managed to get separated from the rest of the group and caught in a sandstorm. Though he tried valiantly to retain consciousness, Sonic blacked out in the middle of the storm. Soon after it settled, a worrying duo found Sonic\u2019s slumbering body and hauled him away\u2026\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/flashbackzone\/27101.jpg\">\r\n\r\nSonic awoke in a prison cell, along with a group of Shanazarian slaves! He\u2019d been brought to Kullconan Town as a slave! Sonic wasn\u2019t exactly going to take that sort of behaviour lying down, so did what he does best- rescuing people! Blasting a hole in the side of the cell, Sonic set about freeing the slaves, but was warned about the Scimitar Brothers. Never one to understand dramatic irony, Sonic enquired as to the identity of the brothers and, as I\u2019m sure you can imagine, was introduced to them in a very physical way as a result\u2026\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/flashbackzone\/27102.jpg\">\r\n\r\nTo Sonic\u2019s astonishment, the Scimitar Brothers- R\u2019zor and Blunnt- were conjoined! This meant Sonic had to fight a foe with twice the arms, twice the size, twice the strength and twice the bloodlust! Luckily for our heroic hedgehog, however, they only had half the brain that he did!\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/flashbackzone\/27103.jpg\">\r\n\r\nR\u2019zor and Blunnt managed to distract themselves with their squabbling- it seemed they didn\u2019t particularly care for sharing a body! Sonic saw his opportunity to attack, but he couldn\u2019t risk a head-on confrontation unless he particularly wanted to get whalloped. Using his quick thinking, Sonic hit upon an idea owing to the events of earlier that day\u2026\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/flashbackzone\/27104.jpg\">\r\n\r\nSonic used his tremendous speed to whip up a sandstorm of his own creation! The brothers were left in a spluttering heap but, ultimately, had to yield to Sonic. However, our hero didn\u2019t have long to relax as the terrible sorcerer who had joined the Scimitar Brothers together, Kurse, made his appearance!\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/flashbackzone\/27105.jpg\">\r\n\r\nKurse was an incredibly powerful sorcerer and Sonic found himself unable to attack, trapped as a result of one of Kurse\u2019s incantations. Thinking on the ball, Sonic promised the Scimitar Brothers that if they helped him to beat Kurse, he would return the favour by forcing the wicked wizard to separate the brothers. The plan initially worked as Sonic was freed by the brothers, but Kurse turned the tables on them by inflicting an excruciating torture curse upon them!\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stconline.co.uk\/flashbackzone\/27106.jpg\">\r\n\r\nThe moment\u2019s distraction was all Sonic needed! Realising Kurse couldn\u2019t use his magic if he couldn\u2019t cast his incantations, Sonic used his superior speed to shut the conceited conjuror up! Realising there was no way he could outspeed Sonic, Kurse submitted. He offered his services to Sonic- true to his word, Sonic ordered Kurse to revert the Scimitar Brothers to normal, free the slaves and then (and I\u2019m quoting here) get lost! 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