Sonic Classic 2
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| Sonic Classic 2 |
|---|
| Latest version: 1.6.16** |
| Latest release date: 2022-06-25 |
| Original release date: 2021-08-21 |
| Engine: Clickteam Fusion |
| Credits: Hez |
| Operating system: Windows PC |
Sonic Classic 2 is a Windows PC fan game created by Hez, and the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog Classic. The game was announced shortly after the release of the first game in 2011,[1] and remained in development until a near-final beta was released during SAGE 2021. It features four playable characters, a shield-combining feature, online multiplayer, and various collectibles hidden in each Zone.
It is currently unknown if Sonic Classic 2 remains in active development.
Contents
Gameplay
Controls
These are the default settings. Controllers are also supported, and binds can be changed via the Controls menu.
D - Jump / Move shield selection right
S - Auto Spin Dash / Move shield selection left
A - Shield selection
🡩 🡫 🡨 🡪 - Move
Enter - Start / pause
Game modes
- Single-player: Players traverse through the entirety of Sonic Classic 2 on their own.
- Multiplayer: Up to x players can play Sonic Classic 2 cooperatively online.
- Secret Zones: Collecting all five Red Rings in both Acts of a Zone unlocks an extra Act via the Extra Modes menu. These bonus areas are tougher versions of their corresponding Zones, featuring altered stage layouts and unique color palettes.
Characters
| Sonic the Hedgehog | |
|---|---|
| Sonic has all his main abilities from Sonic 3 and Sonic CD: the Spin Dash, Insta-Shield, and Super Peel Out. Additionally, he can perform a highly modified version of the Drop Dash by pressing S midair, relying on the speed of the player and the below terrain. He is also the only character able to use shield abilities. | |
| Miles "Tails" Prower | |
| Tails retains his moveset from Sonic 3, being able to fly in the air and swim in water. However, unlike that game, Tails is unable to damage enemies and bosses with his tails when in flight. | |
| Knuckles the Echidna | |
| Knuckles also retains his moveset from Sonic 3, able to glide, climb, and bust through walls that are impenetrable by other characters. His jump height has also been lowered. | |
| Fang the Sniper | |
| Fang features a unique moveset inspired by Yoshi's Island,[2] and is by far the most complex of the playable characters. His jump height is much higher than the other playable characters, and he cannot use the Spin Attack or Spin Dash at will. He is able to hover by pressing D when descending from a jump (granting him a small amount of height) and can be used three times consecutively. When holding S , Fang aims his popgun up and down automatically, which fires when the button is released. He can also move while aiming, with 🡨 or 🡪 reversing his aim direction. Some Zones have unique starting points for Fang, with their designs tailored to his playstyle, and is unable to be selected in multiplayer matches. |
Zones
| Crystal Coves Zone | |
|---|---|
| The game's first Zone, drawing heavy inspiration from Emerald Hill Zone. Palm trees, corkscrews, and totem poles litter the uppers areas of the terrain, while the caverns below feature gigantic crystals and waterfalls far off in the distance. | |
| Factory Frenzy Zone | |
| An industrial factory, complete with viscous green goop, various crushing hazards, and partial flooding. | |
| Rustic Ruins Zone | |
| A Zone consisting of ancient, temple-like structures built atop huge, torch-lit caverns. Many large, green, diamond-shaped crystals can be found lying on their side, reminiscent similar motifs in Hidden Palace Zone. Of all the game’s Zones, Rustic Ruins underwent the fewest visual changes during development. | |
| Frozen Fractal Zone | |
| An snow-themed Zone with a central gimmick involving switch-powered flames which temporarily melt icy terrain into water for fifteen seconds, allowing brief access across previously-frozen areas. | |
| Carnival Chaos Zone | |
| A carnival-themed Zone and the rough halfway point of the game, filled with the usual trappings of flippers, bumpers, and slot machines. The Zone also features new interactive objects like the Love Tester (a potential nod to the cut Sonic Mania feature of the same name, in turn based on the 1972 Sega arcade machine), firing characters in a random direction when entered. | |
| Jupiter Jungle Zone | |
| A jungle Zone at sunset, featuring gigantic trees and a dense layer of vines and foliage decorating the background. Thematically, the Zone is heavily inspired by Meta Junglira Zone in both visual appearance and stage gimmicks. | |
| Murky Mines Zone | |
| A Zone set in a decrepit, abandoned mine, featuring switch-operated flame doors which light up the constantly darkening area. The Zone's name and general concept are based on Mercury Mines Zone, a cut concept from the original Sonic Classic. | |
| Talus Tempest Zone | |
| A water Zone that seems to take place in a gigantic coral reef. It introduces clam-themed Springs which bounce characters up when stepped upon, but conversely damage players caught in their closing jaws. | |
| Flying Fortress Zone | |
| Heavily based on both Wing Fortress Zone and Flying Battery Zone, this Zone sees players infiltrate one of Dr. Eggman's airships. At the Zone's conclusion, the airship escapes into outer space, eventually docking at Dr. Eggman's moon base. | |
| Space Chase Zone | |
| The final Zone of the game takes place on the moon. Without Earth's oxygen, players begin drowning; areas with breathable oxygen are marked with a light blue tint. In the last Act, players eventually climb into the center of the Death Egg to face off with the final boss. |
Music and sound
Sonic Classic 2 features three separate soundtracks, each of which can be toggled between in the Options menu. Soundtrack A features music by Sean Evans, with additional contributions from NoveltyMan. Soundtrack B (Power Team Edition) was a collaborative effort by music group 1200 Power, whose members include ScrewStache, DJ Chidow, DDProd, S. K. Fusion, and Vadell Gabriel. Soundtrack C was composed by Karl Brueggemann, and was completed in 2013.[3] Brueggemann's music was used during the majority of the game's development.[4]
Production credits
- Developers: Hez[5]
- Soundtrack A: Sean Evans, NoveltyMan
- Soundtrack B: ScrewStache, DJ Chidow, DDProd, S. K. Fusion, Vadell Gabriel
- Soundtrack C: Karl Brueggemann[3]
History
Development
Sonic Classic 2 first began development in early to mid 2011, with a video preview being demonstrated by Hez that July.[6]
Along with the 11 Zones featured in the current release, Sonic Classic 2 is planned to receive one additional Zone after launch. These additions include a true final boss for collecting all 7 Chaos Emeralds, as well as playable remakes of the campaigns from Sonic Classic, Sonic 1, and Sonic 2. The current status of these features' development is unknown.
Downloads
Current version
- 1.6.16**, released June 25, 2022[7]
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Previous versions
- x-x-xx, released 2020[7]
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- x-x-xx, released 2019[7]
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- x-x-xx, released 2017[7]
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External links
References
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?posts/588750/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHCKHCksiTk
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-classic-2-soundtrack (Wayback Machine: 2024-12-06 08:07)
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCVnsaQfPEA
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fsonic-classic-2.25938%2F (Wayback Machine: 2025-04-26 01:12)
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkRxRseKhxY
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fsonic-classic-2.25938%2Fpage-51#post-1012515 (Wayback Machine: 2025-04-26 02:04)