Sonic Originsis a modern release of the classic 2D Sonic games that gave the iconic Blue Blur his start.Sonic Originsis one package that contains fourSonicgames from the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive era:Sonic the Hedgehog,Sonic the Hedgehog 2,Sonic 3 & Knuckles, andSonic CD.
For anyone that’s been a fan of Sonic, or has at least played any of the 2D games, such as therecentSonic Mania, they’ll know that Sonic tends to run his way through various stages from the left to right, pushing forward until the goal is reached. Theunlockable Mirror Mode inSonic Originsflips the original games, giving hardcore fans a run for their money. Instead of going through the game like normal, Mirror Mode flips every single stage, and players will have to move from left to right, which can be jarring for those used to the traditionalSonicgameplay.
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How to Unlock Mirror Mode in Sonic Origins
For those that want a little bit of extra challenge added to theirSonic Originsexperience, actually unlocking Mirror Mode for all fourSonicgames isn’t that complicated, though it can take some time.
Sonic Originsplayersthat don’t have access to the Digital Deluxe version or the Start Dash pre-order pack will not have Mirror Mode unlocked from the start. To unlock it, players need to simply beat any of theSonicgames in the collection. After watching the credits roll, players will see the Mirror Mode option appear in the game’s menu.
And for those thatpurchase the Digital Deluxe version ofSonic Originswill have access to the Mirror Mode right from the start, as well as the following bonuses:
The decision of whether to purchase the deluxe edition ofSonic Originsto unlock the Mirror Mode quickly is up to players. For a price comparison, the base game costs $39.99, and the deluxe version is $5 more, at $44.99.
While there is aSonic Originstrophy/achievement for trying out Mirror Mode at least once, there’s no other achievement for completing any of theSonicgames using the new mode.
Sonic Originsis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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