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"The stage is set. Now it's time for you to bring the curtain to a close on this adventure once and for all!"
 
"The stage is set. Now it's time for you to bring the curtain to a close on this adventure once and for all!"
  
==Game Mechanics==
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==Gameplay==
 
 
===Gameplay===
 
  
 
[[File:S2ehzboss.png|thumb|190px|Sonic and "Tails" facing off against Dr. Eggman in his redesigned [[Eggmobile]].]]
 
[[File:S2ehzboss.png|thumb|190px|Sonic and "Tails" facing off against Dr. Eggman in his redesigned [[Eggmobile]].]]
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[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16-bit)|Special Stages]] and [[Chaos Emeralds]] return in this game, although both how you access them and how you play through them are completely different from the first ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. The only way to activate them is by hitting the [[Checkpoint|checkpoints]] in this game, which are Star Posts instead of Lamp Posts. If the player possesses fifty rings while touching the post, a ring of stars will appear for a short time, jumping into them transporting Sonic and "Tails" into the Special Stage. A three-dimensional-esque half pipe that can feel like a roller coaster, the object is to collect the number of rings the stage announces at the beginning. Each stage is broken up into three parts, and if the player successfully collects rings for all three tries, they will be awarded with one of the Chaos Emeralds. While the last game only had six, ''Sonic 2'' raises the total by one. And while the Chaos Emeralds are not completely necessary to beat the game in a simple run through, they are still needed to view the true ending of the game. As an added incentive, the team behind the game decided to give the players a bonus for collecting all seven Chaos Emeralds. After finding the seventh, and then collecting yet another fifty rings in a zone and jumping up, Sonic will transform into [[Super Sonic]], a golden-hued, buffed out version of the original who is both invincible and super fast. The only downside, though, is the transformation is temporary, and drains Sonic's ring count, returning to his original true blue self once all the rings are gone.
 
[[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16-bit)|Special Stages]] and [[Chaos Emeralds]] return in this game, although both how you access them and how you play through them are completely different from the first ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. The only way to activate them is by hitting the [[Checkpoint|checkpoints]] in this game, which are Star Posts instead of Lamp Posts. If the player possesses fifty rings while touching the post, a ring of stars will appear for a short time, jumping into them transporting Sonic and "Tails" into the Special Stage. A three-dimensional-esque half pipe that can feel like a roller coaster, the object is to collect the number of rings the stage announces at the beginning. Each stage is broken up into three parts, and if the player successfully collects rings for all three tries, they will be awarded with one of the Chaos Emeralds. While the last game only had six, ''Sonic 2'' raises the total by one. And while the Chaos Emeralds are not completely necessary to beat the game in a simple run through, they are still needed to view the true ending of the game. As an added incentive, the team behind the game decided to give the players a bonus for collecting all seven Chaos Emeralds. After finding the seventh, and then collecting yet another fifty rings in a zone and jumping up, Sonic will transform into [[Super Sonic]], a golden-hued, buffed out version of the original who is both invincible and super fast. The only downside, though, is the transformation is temporary, and drains Sonic's ring count, returning to his original true blue self once all the rings are gone.
  
===Two Player Mode===
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===Two player mode===
  
 
[[File:S2 Two Player Mode.png|thumb|190px|The classic two-player mode.]]
 
[[File:S2 Two Player Mode.png|thumb|190px|The classic two-player mode.]]
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*There are also green, yellow, and red bumpers in sets of three. Hitting one is worth 10 points and causes the bumper to change color (green -> yellow -> red -> disappear). Destroying the third red bumper in each set of 3 is worth 500 points instead of 10.
 
*There are also green, yellow, and red bumpers in sets of three. Hitting one is worth 10 points and causes the bumper to change color (green -> yellow -> red -> disappear). Destroying the third red bumper in each set of 3 is worth 500 points instead of 10.
  
==Sound Test==
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==Music and sound==
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===Sound test===
 
[[File:S2 Menu Screen.png|thumb|190px|The sound test in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''.]]
 
[[File:S2 Menu Screen.png|thumb|190px|The sound test in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''.]]
 
Below is a listing of the songs available to play through the game's sound test, accessible through the level select code.
 
Below is a listing of the songs available to play through the game's sound test, accessible through the level select code.
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==Production Credits==
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==Release==
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The game sold 6 million cartridges worldwide, making it the second best-selling Mega Drive game, second only to the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. Out of those 6 million worldwide sales, only 400,000 units were sold in Japan.{{fileref|SegaForce_UK_16.pdf|page=12}}
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Upon release, Ed Simrad of ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' stated that the "twice as long" play time offers "more enjoyment for the buck" and that as "a 2 player game, there is twice the fun." He praised the "larger and harder" levels and "quite innovative" new moves, concluding that it is "the best all-around game on the market." ''GamePro'' stated that it is "tough to follow up a classic, but ''Sonic The Hedgehog 2'' earns top honors." They stated that "the best thing about ''Sonic 2'' is that it's just plain fun" and concluded that it gives "plenty of fabulous gaming to pass the time." Andy of ''Game Informer'' stated that it is "not as easy as the first and has more variation. The addition of the two-player split screen is great." Jaz of ''Mean Machines'' described it as "faster, slicker, more colourful, louder, bigger and much, much tougher than the original," concluding that it is "packed with features, has loads of secrets, and rounds it all up with a superlative two-player mode that'll have your friends queuing round the block to play. Brilliant!"{{ref|http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/28/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-what-did-the-critics-say-in-1993}}
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The game's main criticisms concern the competitive, split-screen, two-player mode, a new introduction to the series.{{ref|http://www.148apps.com/news/sonic-hedgehog-2-remastering-treatment-longlost-hidden-palace-level-restored/}} The game allowed two-player mode in three different zones (Emerald Hill, Casino Night and Mystic Cave).{{ref|http://www.gamezero.com/team-0/final_word/genesis/sonic_hedgehog_2.html}} While the mode was generally well received upon release,{{ref|http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/28/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-what-did-the-critics-say-in-1993}} several reviewers have criticized the mode's noticeable slowdown, prominent flickering, and squashed play area for each player. However, IGN praised the innovation of the new two player mode, quipping that "Mario and Luigi could never run competitively through the same levels, at the same time".{{ref|http://ign.com/articles/2007/06/11/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-review}}
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===Awards===
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''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' gave it the Best Game of the Year (Genesis) award for 1992, describing it as "the best Genesis cart to come along in a long time!" {{ref|Buyer's Guide, 1993}} ''Game Informer'' gave ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' the Best Action/Adventure Game award, praising it for keeping "the same look and feel of the original ''Sonic'', while adding a two-player mode, longer levels, new moves, and better animation. Wow!"{{ref|http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/28/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-what-did-the-critics-say-in-1993}} ''Electronic Games'' chose ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' as one of the three nominees for their Video Game of the Year award, along with ''Street Fighter II'' and ''NHLPA Hockey '93''.{{ref|http://archives.tg-16.com/00_happy_new_year_1993.htm|}}
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===Legacy===
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''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' has been listed among the best games of all time. In 2000, ''Game Informer'' ranked ''Sonic 2'' number 61 on its "Top 100 Games of All Time" list, calling it "the most challenging and finely polished ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' title."{{ref|''Game Informer'', issue 100, p. 28}} They later ranked it the 97th best game of all time in 2009.{{ref|http://nintendoeverything.com/game-informers-top-200-games-of-all-time/}} ''Mega'' placed the game at #36 in their "Top Sega Mega Drive Games of All Time" list in 1994.{{ref|''Mega'', issue 26, November 1994, p. 74}} It has also been listed among the best games of all time by ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' (in 1997{{ref|http://kisrael.com/vgames/powerlist/egm100.html}} and 2001{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20011220003000/http://www.gamers.com/feature/egmtop100/index.jsp}}), GameFAQs (in 2004,{{ref|http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/c04spr}} 2005,{{ref|http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/top10}} 2009 [http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3509] and 2014{{ref|http://www.ddjgames.com/category/gamefaqs-top-100/}}), GamingBolt,{{ref|http://gamingbolt.com/top-100-greatest-video-games-ever-made}} ''Guinness World Records'',{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20100107164406/gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/270209_top50.aspx}} NowGamer,{{ref|http://www.nowgamer.com/100-greatest-retro-games-part-4/}} ''Retro Gamer'' {{ref|Issue 1, January 2004, p. 30}} and Yahoo!{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20050801002743/http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/specials/100games/}}
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==Versions==
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===Rereleases and ports===
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (arcade game)]]'' for [[sega:Mega-Tech|Mega-Tech]] and [[sega:Mega Play|Mega Play]]
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (LCD game)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for [[sega:Tiger Electronics|Tiger]] LCD (1992)
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* ''[[Sonic Classics]]'' for Sega Mega Drive (1995)
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* ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' for the [[sega:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]] (1997)
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* ''[[sega:Sega Smash Pack Vol. 2|Sega Smash Pack Vol. 2]]'' for PC (2000)
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* ''[[sega:Sega Archives from USA Vol. 3|Sega Archives from USA Vol. 3]]'' for PC (2000)
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* ''[[Sonic Action 4 Pack]]'' for PC (2001)
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* ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' for [[sega:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]] (2002)
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* ''[[sega:Sega PC Mega Pack|Sega PC Mega Pack]]'' for PC (2003)
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* ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] and [[sega:Xbox|Xbox]] (2004)
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* ''[[sega:Legends series#Play TV Legends Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Volume 2|Sega Genesis Collection Volume 2]]'' for Play TV Legends (2004)
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* ''[[Super Sonic Gold]]'' for Play TV Legends (2004)
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sonic Cafe)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for iMode 900 series phones on the [[Sonic Cafe]] service
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* ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Super Monkey Ball Deluxe]]'' for Xbox (2005)
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* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Collection|Sega Mega Drive Collection]]'' for PlayStation 2 and [[sega:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]] (2006)
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* [[sega:Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] for [[sega:Wii|Wii]] (2007)
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Xbox Live Arcade)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for [[sega:Xbox Live Arcade|Xbox Live Arcade]] (2007)
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* ''[[Sega Fun Pack: Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' for PlayStation 2 (2009)
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* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection|Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and Xbox 360 (2009)
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (iPhone)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' Version 1/2 for [[sega:iOS|iOS]] (2009)
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* ''[[Sonic PC Collection]]'' for PC (2009)
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* ''[[Sonic Classic Collection]]'' for [[sega:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] (2010)
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* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 2|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 2]] for PC (2010)
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* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition]] for PC (2011)
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Playstation Network)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation Network|PlayStation Network]] (2011)
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' Version 3 for iOS (2013)
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==Production credits==
 
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: Sonic 2 Cast of Characters
 
: Sonic 2 Cast of Characters
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Miscellaneous==
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==Promotional material==
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<gallery>
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Sonic2 MD US TVAdvert.mp4|US TV advert
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</gallery>
  
===GoodGen Version Index===
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==Artwork==
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File:SSS SONIC32.png
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File:CS F 01.png
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File:CE S2 05.png
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File:CE S2 08.png
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File:SSS SONIC07.png
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File:SSS SONICB .png
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File:EHZ drill eggman art.jpg
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File:OOZ sonic tails art.jpg
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File:S2 tails special stage art.jpg
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File:S2 sonic tails underwater art.jpg
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File:S2 sonic tails tornado art.jpg
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File:S2 jungle art.jpg
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File:SSS SONICF .png
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Sonic2 MD US Art Bundle.jpg
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Sonic2 Tails art cleaned.png
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</gallery>
  
As of GoodGen 3.21:
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==Physical Scans==
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Prototype (Earlier)) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Nick Arcade prototype)|Nick Arcade prototype version]] of Sonic 2, dumped by [[drx]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Prototype) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|Simon Wai prototype version]] of Sonic 2.
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 4 - Sep 18, 1992, 16.26) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 4)|Beta 4]], dumped by [[drx]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 5 - Sep 21, 1992, 12.06) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 5)|Beta 5]], dumped by [[drx]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 6 - Sep 22, 1992, 18.47) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 6)|Beta 6 (first build)]], dumped by [[drx]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 6 - Sep 22, 1992, 19.42) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 6)|Beta 6 (second build)]], dumped by [[drx]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 7 - Sep 24, 1992, 09.26) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 7)|Beta 7]], dumped by [[drx]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 8 - Sep 24, 1992, 19.27) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 4)|Beta 8]], dumped by [[drx]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REV00) [!] - Revision 00, dumped by [[Rika Chou]].
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REV01) [!] - Revision 01.
 
* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REVSC02) - Probable revision 02 of Sonic 2, extracted from [[Sonic Classics]].
 
 
 
==Rereleases==
 
 
 
<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
 
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (arcade game)]]'' for [[sega:Mega-Tech|Mega-Tech]] and [[sega:Mega Play|Mega Play]]
 
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (LCD game)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for [[sega:Tiger Electronics|Tiger]] LCD (1992)
 
* ''[[Sonic Classics]]'' for Sega Mega Drive (1995)
 
* ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' for the [[sega:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]] (1997)
 
* ''[[sega:Sega Smash Pack Vol. 2|Sega Smash Pack Vol. 2]]'' for PC (2000)
 
* ''[[sega:Sega Archives from USA Vol. 3|Sega Archives from USA Vol. 3]]'' for PC (2000)
 
* ''[[Sonic Action 4 Pack]]'' for PC (2001)
 
* ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' for [[sega:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]] (2002)
 
* ''[[sega:Sega PC Mega Pack|Sega PC Mega Pack]]'' for PC (2003)
 
* ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] and [[sega:Xbox|Xbox]] (2004)
 
* ''[[sega:Legends series#Play TV Legends Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Volume 2|Sega Genesis Collection Volume 2]]'' for Play TV Legends (2004)
 
* ''[[Super Sonic Gold]]'' for Play TV Legends (2004)
 
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sonic Cafe)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for iMode 900 series phones on the [[Sonic Cafe]] service
 
* ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Super Monkey Ball Deluxe]]'' for Xbox (2005)
 
* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Collection|Sega Mega Drive Collection]]'' for PlayStation 2 and [[sega:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]] (2006)
 
* [[sega:Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] for [[sega:Wii|Wii]] (2007)
 
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Xbox Live Arcade)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for [[sega:Xbox Live Arcade|Xbox Live Arcade]] (2007)
 
* ''[[Sega Fun Pack: Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' for PlayStation 2 (2009)
 
* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection|Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and Xbox 360 (2009)
 
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (iPhone)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' Version 1/2 for [[sega:iOS|iOS]] (2009)
 
* ''[[Sonic PC Collection]]'' for PC (2009)
 
* ''[[Sonic Classic Collection]]'' for [[sega:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] (2010)
 
* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 2|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 2]] for PC (2010)
 
* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition]] for PC (2011)
 
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Playstation Network)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation Network|PlayStation Network]] (2011)
 
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' Version 3 for iOS (2013)
 
</div>
 
 
 
==Reception==
 
===Sales===
 
The game sold 6 million cartridges worldwide, making it the second best-selling Mega Drive game, second only to the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. Out of those 6 million worldwide sales, only 400,000 units were sold in Japan.{{fileref|SegaForce_UK_16.pdf|page=12}}
 
 
 
===Critical Reception===
 
 
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The game received wide critical acclaim. It has an aggregate score of 93%.
 
 
Upon release, Ed Simrad of ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' stated that the "twice as long" play time offers "more enjoyment for the buck" and that as "a 2 player game, there is twice the fun." He praised the "larger and harder" levels and "quite innovative" new moves, concluding that it is "the best all-around game on the market." ''GamePro'' stated that it is "tough to follow up a classic, but ''Sonic The Hedgehog 2'' earns top honors." They stated that "the best thing about ''Sonic 2'' is that it's just plain fun" and concluded that it gives "plenty of fabulous gaming to pass the time." Andy of ''Game Informer'' stated that it is "not as easy as the first and has more variation. The addition of the two-player split screen is great." Jaz of ''Mean Machines'' described it as "faster, slicker, more colourful, louder, bigger and much, much tougher than the original," concluding that it is "packed with features, has loads of secrets, and rounds it all up with a superlative two-player mode that'll have your friends queuing round the block to play. Brilliant!"{{ref|http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/28/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-what-did-the-critics-say-in-1993}}
 
 
The game's main criticisms concern the competitive, split-screen, two-player mode, a new introduction to the series.{{ref|http://www.148apps.com/news/sonic-hedgehog-2-remastering-treatment-longlost-hidden-palace-level-restored/}} The game allowed two-player mode in three different zones (Emerald Hill, Casino Night and Mystic Cave).{{ref|http://www.gamezero.com/team-0/final_word/genesis/sonic_hedgehog_2.html}} While the mode was generally well received upon release,{{ref|http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/28/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-what-did-the-critics-say-in-1993}} several reviewers have criticized the mode's noticeable slowdown, prominent flickering, and squashed play area for each player. However, IGN praised the innovation of the new two player mode, quipping that "Mario and Luigi could never run competitively through the same levels, at the same time".{{ref|http://ign.com/articles/2007/06/11/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-review}}
 
 
===Awards===
 
''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' gave it the Best Game of the Year (Genesis) award for 1992, describing it as "the best Genesis cart to come along in a long time!" {{ref|Buyer's Guide, 1993}} ''Game Informer'' gave ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' the Best Action/Adventure Game award, praising it for keeping "the same look and feel of the original ''Sonic'', while adding a two-player mode, longer levels, new moves, and better animation. Wow!"{{ref|http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/28/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-what-did-the-critics-say-in-1993}} ''Electronic Games'' chose ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' as one of the three nominees for their Video Game of the Year award, along with ''Street Fighter II'' and ''NHLPA Hockey '93''.{{ref|http://archives.tg-16.com/00_happy_new_year_1993.htm|}}
 
 
===Legacy===
 
''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' has been listed among the best games of all time. In 2000, ''Game Informer'' ranked ''Sonic 2'' number 61 on its "Top 100 Games of All Time" list, calling it "the most challenging and finely polished ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' title."{{ref|''Game Informer'', issue 100, p. 28}} They later ranked it the 97th best game of all time in 2009.{{ref|http://nintendoeverything.com/game-informers-top-200-games-of-all-time/}} ''Mega'' placed the game at #36 in their "Top Sega Mega Drive Games of All Time" list in 1994.{{ref|''Mega'', issue 26, November 1994, p. 74}} It has also been listed among the best games of all time by ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' (in 1997{{ref|http://kisrael.com/vgames/powerlist/egm100.html}} and 2001{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20011220003000/http://www.gamers.com/feature/egmtop100/index.jsp}}), GameFAQs (in 2004,{{ref|http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/c04spr}} 2005,{{ref|http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/top10}} 2009 [http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=3509] and 2014{{ref|http://www.ddjgames.com/category/gamefaqs-top-100/}}), GamingBolt,{{ref|http://gamingbolt.com/top-100-greatest-video-games-ever-made}} ''Guinness World Records'',{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20100107164406/gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/270209_top50.aspx}} NowGamer,{{ref|http://www.nowgamer.com/100-greatest-retro-games-part-4/}} ''Retro Gamer'' {{ref|Issue 1, January 2004, p. 30}} and Yahoo!{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20050801002743/http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/specials/100games/}}
 
 
==Resources==
 
 
===ROM Modification===
 
 
====Disassemblies====
 
 
* [[Disassemblies#Sonic_2|Complete list of Sonic 2 disassemblies]]
 
* [https://github.com/sonicretro/s2disasm_git View the disassembly on GitHub]
 
 
====Hacking Guides====
 
 
* [[SCHG:Sonic 2|Sonic Community Hacking Guide/Sonic 2]]
 
* [[SCHG:Nem s2|Nemesis' Sonic 2 Hacking Guide]]
 
* [[SCHG:Nem s2ss|Nemesis' Sonic 2 Savestate Hacking Guide]]
 
 
==Promotional Material==
 
<gallery>
 
Sonic2 MD US TVAdvert.mp4|US TV advert
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Physical Scans==
 
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
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==Artwork==
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==Technical information==
<gallery>
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===ROM dump status===
File:SSS SONIC28.png
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As of GoodGen 3.21:
File:SSS SONIC34.png
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Prototype (Earlier)) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Nick Arcade prototype)|Nick Arcade prototype version]] of Sonic 2, dumped by [[drx]].
File:SSS SONIC33.png
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Prototype) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|Simon Wai prototype version]] of Sonic 2.
File:SSS SONIC32.png
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 4 - Sep 18, 1992, 16.26) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 4)|Beta 4]], dumped by [[drx]].
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 5 - Sep 21, 1992, 12.06) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 5)|Beta 5]], dumped by [[drx]].
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 6 - Sep 22, 1992, 18.47) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 6)|Beta 6 (first build)]], dumped by [[drx]].
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 6 - Sep 22, 1992, 19.42) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 6)|Beta 6 (second build)]], dumped by [[drx]].
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 7 - Sep 24, 1992, 09.26) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 7)|Beta 7]], dumped by [[drx]].
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 8 - Sep 24, 1992, 19.27) - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 4)|Beta 8]], dumped by [[drx]].
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REV00) [!] - Revision 00, dumped by [[Rika Chou]].
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REV01) [!] - Revision 01.
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* Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REVSC02) - Probable revision 02 of Sonic 2, extracted from [[Sonic Classics]].
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===ROM hacking===
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* [[Disassemblies#Sonic_2|Complete list of Sonic 2 disassemblies]]
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* [https://github.com/sonicretro/s2disasm_git View the disassembly on GitHub]
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====Hacking Guides====
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* [[SCHG:Sonic 2|Sonic Community Hacking Guide/Sonic 2]]
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* [[SCHG:Nem s2|Nemesis' Sonic 2 Hacking Guide]]
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* [[SCHG:Nem s2ss|Nemesis' Sonic 2 Savestate Hacking Guide]]
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==See Also==
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===Emulation===
  
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==See also==
 
* [[Sonic 2 JP Strategy Guide]] - Contains a short comic based on the story to ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', drawn by one of the artists for the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (manga)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' manga.
 
* [[Sonic 2 JP Strategy Guide]] - Contains a short comic based on the story to ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', drawn by one of the artists for the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (manga)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' manga.
  
==External Links==
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==External links==
 
* [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_sonic2/ Sega of Japan Virtual Console page (Japanese)]
 
* [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_sonic2/ Sega of Japan Virtual Console page (Japanese)]
 
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/71163/ ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''] on Steam
 
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/71163/ ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''] on Steam

Revision as of 17:44, 21 February 2017

"Sonic the Hedgehog 2" and "Sonic 2" redirect here. For the 8-bit version, see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit). For the remake, see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013). For similarly-titled media, see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (disambiguation).

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Virtual Console, Steam
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
ROM size: 1 MB
Genre: 2D Platform, Racing
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Sega Mega Drive
JP
1992-11-21 ¥6,800 G-4088
Sega Mega Drive
US
1992-11-24  ? 1051
Sega Mega Drive
EU
1992-11-24  ? 1051
Sega Mega Drive
AS
1992  ? 1051-40
Sega Mega Drive
AU (Gold)
?  ? FSON01SMC
Sega Mega Drive
BR
1992  ? ?
Sega Mega Drive
BR (red)
?  ? 044130
Sega Mega Drive
KR
1992-11-21 ₩6,800 GM8073JG
Wii Virtual Console
US
2007-06-11 800 pts ?
Wii Virtual Console
JP
2007-06-19 600 pts ?
Wii Virtual Console
EU
2007-07-06 800 pts ?
Steam
US
2011-01-26 $4.99 ?
Steam
EU
2011-01-26 £3.99 ?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ2) is the highly successful sequel of the original Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Mega Drive. Put into development not long after the completion of the first game, the title would go on to become one of the most successful video games of all time, selling millions of units and cementing the franchise as a cultural phenomenon in the west.

Introducing Miles "Tails" Prower in the role he was created for, the game was released worldwide on November 24th, 1992. Dubbed "Sonic 2sday," the simultaneous release was an unusual move for the time. The game eventually replaced the original Sonic the Hedgehog as the default pack-in title for the Mega Drive, being bundled with the redesigned Mega Drive II model.

The game is also the first in the "Death Egg Saga", a storyline that would continue in the sequels Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

Story

Some time after stopping Dr. Eggman once again, Sonic the Hedgehog grows restless, deciding to do what he does best - travel the world, looking for adventure. Climbing into his trusty biplane, the red-and-white Tornado, the blue hedgehog begins flying the skies, looking for places unknown. On nothing more than an impulse, Sonic decides to land on an unassuming island, called West Side Island. Deciding to kick back and explore the isle, Sonic is completely oblivious to the legend connected to the island, and the similarities it has in relation to his adventures on South Island. According to legend, there was once a great and prosperous people who lived on its shores, who achieved their greatness through the use of mysterious, powerful stones. Their peace could have been everlasting if not for a select few who desired to use the stones for their own selfish gains, causing the gods to take away the stones and hide them away on the island...

A few days after landing, Sonic realized that he was being followed by someone. Looking behind him, Sonic spotted a young fox, who immediately hid from the blue hedgehog when he looked his way. Not thinking much of it, Sonic ran off, the fox once again following. The young fox's given name, Miles Prower, was overshadowed by his nickname, "Tails," derived from the fact that he possessed not one but two tails behind him. Often being ridiculed by his peers, "Tails" outlook on life changed immediately once he spotted Sonic running around his home, deciding that he had to follow and emulate his new hero, wanting to be just as cool and confident. No matter where Sonic would go, Miles would try and follow, Sonic eventually accepting the near-constant trailing of the young fox.

Not long after, during a brief moment when "Tails" was exploring the beaches of West Side on his own, he came across the Tornado, glittering in the sun. Spotting it in the distance, he became extremely excited, running as fast as he could towards it. Engrossed in its design, he wondered who the plane belonged to. He didn't have to wait too long when, out of the corner of his eye, the fox spotted the distinct image of Sonic, taking a nap under one of the wings. This newfound knowledge was not given much time to process in "Tails" mind when suddenly a loud explosion echoed through the air, shocking Sonic awake.

Looking beyond the Emerald Hill Zone, a large pillar of fire could be seen, accompanied by a new, yet familiar, army of mechanical robots. It only took a second for Sonic to guess who had caused the explosion, cursing Eggman's name and running into the thick of it. Without hesitation, Miles Prower followed behind, knowing that he had to be right at Sonic's side.

His laugh echoing in the wind, Eggman couldn't help but gloat over his newest plan, being grateful for having the foresight to follow Sonic to West Side Island. Learning of the legend of the island, Eggman came to the realization that the legendary stones talked of could only be the Chaos Emeralds, this island being the true resting place of not only the six from before, but of a seventh as well. Once again wanting the emeralds for himself, Eggman plans on using them to power his latest creation, the Death Egg, a flying fortress orbiting the planet with the potential to be his greatest weapon. With the desire to rule the world fueling the mad doctor, he prepares to once again engage with his greatest enemy, the one force that could possibly spoil his plans.

"The stage is set. Now it's time for you to bring the curtain to a close on this adventure once and for all!"

Gameplay

Sonic and "Tails" facing off against Dr. Eggman in his redesigned Eggmobile.

Building upon the engine from the first game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 kept to the same basic formula as the first game: to overcome a series of obstacles and enemies and reach the end of each "Act," all under the span of ten minutes. Many of the elements that made the first Sonic the Hedgehog unique return, such as the loop-de-loops and curved slopes, while introducing new hazards and level elements like the corkscrews in Emerald Hill Zone and the slot machines in Casino Night Zone, placed inside areas taking full advantage of the pinball side of the physics. With the exception of Metropolis Zone (which has three Acts) and the final three zones of the game (which are one act each), each zone only possesses two acts, although each act in this game is larger than the acts found in Sonic the Hedgehog.

The main form of attack for Sonic is the same as the first game, the ever trusty spin attack that Sonic curls into each time he jumps. Able to hit enemies from any angle as long as spikes or some other projectile is not in the way, he can also curl into this spin on the ground in the same way, by the player pressing down on the control pad as he runs along the terrain. However, the game also introduces a new way to gather up speed in this form without having to build it up. The spin dash, which has since become a staple of the series, allows Sonic to rev up in a static location before he fires off, either destroying enemies in his wake or giving him the momentum to slide up steep slopes and reach higher areas of each level. By pressing and holding down while tapping the jump button, letting go of the control pad allows Sonic to zoom ahead, Dr. Eggman's forces being no match for the blue hedgehog.

Sonic and "Tails" caught up in the Casino Night Zone.

As both the title screen and the story suggest, a new character is introduced in the game. Miles "Tails" Prower, by default, follows Sonic around automatically, emulating each move you do. Sometimes helpful and sometimes baffling, he is also given an infinite number of lives, so if you're able to just miss a hazard with Sonic but "Tails" is less than fortunate, he will return to the screen, using his namesake to fly from the top of the screen down to where Sonic is standing. He also uses this method to catch up to Sonic if the player is fast enough to lose the two-tailed fox. If a second controller is plugged in, another player can control "Tails," making Sonic the Hedgehog 2 the first game with "1.5 player" play. Although given the flying animation, the other player can not activate "Tails" flying ability, nor can they jump on the various monitors that litter each zone. The infinite lives count, however, remains. In the options menu to the game, having "Tails" follow you can be turned on or off, the game also giving you the option to play as "Tails" by himself. Though he can now break monitors when alone, he still can not fly, and must follow the same rules of extra lives as Sonic does in the main game.

Special Stages and Chaos Emeralds return in this game, although both how you access them and how you play through them are completely different from the first Sonic the Hedgehog. The only way to activate them is by hitting the checkpoints in this game, which are Star Posts instead of Lamp Posts. If the player possesses fifty rings while touching the post, a ring of stars will appear for a short time, jumping into them transporting Sonic and "Tails" into the Special Stage. A three-dimensional-esque half pipe that can feel like a roller coaster, the object is to collect the number of rings the stage announces at the beginning. Each stage is broken up into three parts, and if the player successfully collects rings for all three tries, they will be awarded with one of the Chaos Emeralds. While the last game only had six, Sonic 2 raises the total by one. And while the Chaos Emeralds are not completely necessary to beat the game in a simple run through, they are still needed to view the true ending of the game. As an added incentive, the team behind the game decided to give the players a bonus for collecting all seven Chaos Emeralds. After finding the seventh, and then collecting yet another fifty rings in a zone and jumping up, Sonic will transform into Super Sonic, a golden-hued, buffed out version of the original who is both invincible and super fast. The only downside, though, is the transformation is temporary, and drains Sonic's ring count, returning to his original true blue self once all the rings are gone.

Two player mode

The classic two-player mode.

Being the second in the series, the team behind the game decided they would try their hand at a competitive, two player mode. Taking the Emerald Hill Zone, Casino Night Zone, Mystic Cave Zone from the main game, throwing in the Special Stages, and giving the main levels a unique soundtrack for the mode, each player controls one of the main characters to the game as they traverse a split-screen form of these classic levels. With Sonic on top and "Tails" on the bottom, they are graded on five criteria for each act: Score, Time, Ring count at the end of the act, Total Ring count (including those lost by being hit), and number of Item Boxes popped open. The player that wins the most out of those five takes the round. Though the standard item boxes from the game are present, there are two that are unique to this mode. The first is a teleportation box, which will switch Sonic and "Tails"' position on the map. The second is an Eggman monitor, that will cause whoever pops it open to take a hit. As every monitor on-screen is only static, it is always random as to what will be found inside each monitor. Also of note is that the extra lives in the item boxes are not determined by which character opens it, but by which character's face shows up, so it is entirely possible for the player being Sonic to give "Tails" an extra life, and vice-versa.

As each zone only contains two acts, if a tie occurs it will be decided by the competitors in a Special Stage. As these play different from the rest of the game, the only criteria that is graded is the ring count at the end of each segment, the stage still split up into three "rounds." The best two out of three takes the special stage, and subsequently the zone. Even if there are no ties during a run through the two player mode, the Special Stage is still one of the four levels to be chosen during the mode, the same rules applying to it as the other Special Stages. The player who wins the most out of everything is, naturally, the winner.

For those who want their two-player encounters to be even crazier, an option is available to change every monitor in the game to a teleportation monitor.

Scoring

Hitting Bumpers: 10 points each for the first ten hits on any given bumper; after that no more points can be gained from that bumper.

Enemy Chains:

  • First Enemy = 100
  • Second Enemy = 200
  • Third Enemy = 500
  • Fourth through Fifteenth Enemies = 1000 each
  • 16th and all Subsequent Enemies = 10,000 each

(A chain refers to all enemies destroyed until the next time Sonic lands on some form of ground, or releases from a Spin Dash)

Dr. Eggman Boss: 1000 points each

End Level Ring Bonus: 100 points for each ring held

End Level Perfect Bonus: The game stores a list of how many rings are present in each level. Each time you get a lone ring, the game subtracts one from this value. If this value is 0 when you pass the end signpost, you receive a 50,000 point bonus. Super Ring boxes and those placed by debug mode do not affect this counter. Getting hit by an enemy and losing your current rings does not reset the counter.

End Level Time Bonus:

  • 0:29 or less = 50,000
  • 0:30 to 0:44 = 10,000
  • 0:45 to 0:59 = 5000
  • 1:00 to 1:29 = 4000
  • 1:30 to 1:59 = 3000
  • 2:00 to 2:59 = 2000
  • 3:00 to 3:59 = 1000
  • 4:00 to 4:59 = 500
  • 5:00 or more = 0

Special Stage:

  • Rings = 100
  • Chaos Emerald = 10,000

Special Scoring in Casino Night Zone:

  • There are certain slots which aren't connected to Slot Machine Reels. Upon entering the slot from above, you receive 8 sequential 100 point additions to your score. (At one point in act 2, there are five such slots placed directly above one another, so landing in one triggers the rest in sequence for 4000 points.)
  • There are also green, yellow, and red bumpers in sets of three. Hitting one is worth 10 points and causes the bumper to change color (green -> yellow -> red -> disappear). Destroying the third red bumper in each set of 3 is worth 500 points instead of 10.

Music and sound

Sound test

The sound test in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Below is a listing of the songs available to play through the game's sound test, accessible through the level select code.

Release

The game sold 6 million cartridges worldwide, making it the second best-selling Mega Drive game, second only to the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Out of those 6 million worldwide sales, only 400,000 units were sold in Japan.[1]

Upon release, Ed Simrad of Electronic Gaming Monthly stated that the "twice as long" play time offers "more enjoyment for the buck" and that as "a 2 player game, there is twice the fun." He praised the "larger and harder" levels and "quite innovative" new moves, concluding that it is "the best all-around game on the market." GamePro stated that it is "tough to follow up a classic, but Sonic The Hedgehog 2 earns top honors." They stated that "the best thing about Sonic 2 is that it's just plain fun" and concluded that it gives "plenty of fabulous gaming to pass the time." Andy of Game Informer stated that it is "not as easy as the first and has more variation. The addition of the two-player split screen is great." Jaz of Mean Machines described it as "faster, slicker, more colourful, louder, bigger and much, much tougher than the original," concluding that it is "packed with features, has loads of secrets, and rounds it all up with a superlative two-player mode that'll have your friends queuing round the block to play. Brilliant!"[2]

The game's main criticisms concern the competitive, split-screen, two-player mode, a new introduction to the series.[3] The game allowed two-player mode in three different zones (Emerald Hill, Casino Night and Mystic Cave).[4] While the mode was generally well received upon release,[2] several reviewers have criticized the mode's noticeable slowdown, prominent flickering, and squashed play area for each player. However, IGN praised the innovation of the new two player mode, quipping that "Mario and Luigi could never run competitively through the same levels, at the same time".[5]

Awards

Electronic Gaming Monthly gave it the Best Game of the Year (Genesis) award for 1992, describing it as "the best Genesis cart to come along in a long time!" [6] Game Informer gave Sonic the Hedgehog 2 the Best Action/Adventure Game award, praising it for keeping "the same look and feel of the original Sonic, while adding a two-player mode, longer levels, new moves, and better animation. Wow!"[2] Electronic Games chose Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as one of the three nominees for their Video Game of the Year award, along with Street Fighter II and NHLPA Hockey '93.[7]

Legacy

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has been listed among the best games of all time. In 2000, Game Informer ranked Sonic 2 number 61 on its "Top 100 Games of All Time" list, calling it "the most challenging and finely polished Sonic the Hedgehog title."[8] They later ranked it the 97th best game of all time in 2009.[9] Mega placed the game at #36 in their "Top Sega Mega Drive Games of All Time" list in 1994.[10] It has also been listed among the best games of all time by Electronic Gaming Monthly (in 1997[11] and 2001[12]), GameFAQs (in 2004,[13] 2005,[14] 2009 [1] and 2014[15]), GamingBolt,[16] Guinness World Records,[17] NowGamer,[18] Retro Gamer [19] and Yahoo![20]

Versions

Rereleases and ports

Production credits

Sonic 2 Cast of Characters

Executive Producer: Hayao Nakayama
Producer: Shinobu Toyoda
Director: Masaharu Yoshii
Chief Programmer: Yuji Naka (YU2)
Game Planner: Hirokazu Yasuhara (Carol Yas)
Programmer: Mark Cerny
Character Design and Chief Artist: Yasushi Yamaguchi (Judy Totoya)
Assistant Programmers: Bill Willis, Masanobu Yamamoto
Object Placement: Hirokazu Yasuhara, Takahiro Anto, Yutaka Sugano
Special Stage Object Placement: Yutaka Sugano
Zone Artists: Yasushi Yamaguchi, Craig Stitt, Brenda Ross, Jina Ishiwatari, Tom Payne, Phenix Rie
Special Stage Art and CG: Tim Skelly, Peter Morawiec
Music Composer: Masato Nakamura
Sound Programmer: Tomoyuki Shimada
Sound Assistants: Macky, Jimita, Milpo, Ippo, S.O, Oyz, N.Gee
Project Assistants: Syuichi Katagi, Takahiro Hamano, Yoshiki Ooka, Steve Woita
Game Manual: Youichi Takahashi, Carol Ann Hanshaw
Executive Supporters: Daizaburou Sakurai, Hisashi Suzuki, Thomas Kalinske, Fujio Minegishi, Takaharu Utsunomiya
Special Thanks to:
Cindy Claveran, France Tantiado, Daisuke Saito, Kunitake Aoki, Tsuneko Aoki, Deborah McCracken, Tatsuo Yamada, Rick Macaraeg, Locky P, Masaaki Kawamura
Presented by: Sega

Manuals

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) manuals

Promotional material

Artwork

Physical Scans




Sega Mega Drive
93 Sonic Retro Average
Based on 30 reviews
Publication Score Source
Bad Influence! (UK) 100 №2, p46/47
Computer & Video Games (UK) 94 №132, p22/23
eg 91 №3, p72/74
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) 88 December 1992
Famitsu (JP) 78
GameFan (US) 99 №2, p9/14/15/16/17
GameFan (US) 98 №2, p9/14/15/16/17
GamePro (US) 98 №42, p46/47
GamesMaster (UK) 65 №1, p56/57/58
Game Informer (US) 91 №8, p56/57
Game Informer (US) 95 №109, p104
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) 93 №4, p44/45/46/47
Mega (UK) 94 November 1992
Mega Action (UK) 94 №1, p65
Mega Action (UK) 89 №11, p80
mt 95 №11, pSupplement 1-16
MegaTech (UK) 92 №20, p50
Mean Machines Sega (UK) 96 №2, p60[21]Media:MeanMachinesSega02UK.pdf
Sega Megazone (AU) 96 January 1993
sega16 100 Sega-16
Sega Power (UK) 89 №37, p28/29/30
Sega Pro (UK) 94 Christmas 1992
Sega Pro (UK) 94 №18, p67
Sega Zone (UK) 92 №1, p18/19/20/21
Sega Force (UK) 97 №12, p14/15/16
Sega Force Mega (UK) 95 Vol 2, №1, p91
Sega Force Mega (UK) 95 №5, p93
Sonic the Comic (UK) 91 №83, p10
svenska 100 Vol 1993, №1, p37
videogamecritic 100 2014/2/23
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Mega Drive, BR (alt)
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Technical information

ROM dump status

As of GoodGen 3.21:

  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Prototype (Earlier)) - Nick Arcade prototype version of Sonic 2, dumped by drx.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Prototype) - Simon Wai prototype version of Sonic 2.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 4 - Sep 18, 1992, 16.26) - Beta 4, dumped by drx.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 5 - Sep 21, 1992, 12.06) - Beta 5, dumped by drx.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 6 - Sep 22, 1992, 18.47) - Beta 6 (first build), dumped by drx.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 6 - Sep 22, 1992, 19.42) - Beta 6 (second build), dumped by drx.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 7 - Sep 24, 1992, 09.26) - Beta 7, dumped by drx.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 8 - Sep 24, 1992, 19.27) - Beta 8, dumped by drx.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REV00) [!] - Revision 00, dumped by Rika Chou.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REV01) [!] - Revision 01.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (W) (REVSC02) - Probable revision 02 of Sonic 2, extracted from Sonic Classics.

ROM hacking

Hacking Guides

Emulation

See also

External links

References


Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
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Main page (KiS2|2013|3D|Ages)
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Promotional material
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Video coverage
Reception
Merchandise


Development
Hidden content (KiS2) (2013)
Bugs (KiS2) (2013)
Region coding
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Bootlegs

Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems
Sega Mega Drive

Sega Mega-CD
Sega 32X
 1991  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Eraser     1992  Sonic the Hedgehog 2     1993  Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | Sonic Spinball     1994  Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Sonic & Knuckles     1995  Chaotix | Sonic Classics     1996  Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island    
Wii Virtual Console
WiiWare
 2006  Sonic the Hedgehog | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine     2007  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Sonic Spinball | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island     2008  Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit) | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)     2009  Sonic Chaos | Sonic & Knuckles     2010  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I    
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Steam
 2010  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Spinball | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles | Sonic Adventure | Sonic Generations     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Adventure 2     2013  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2015  Sonic Lost World     2017  Sonic Mania | Sonic Forces     2019  Team Sonic Racing     2022  Sonic Origins | Sonic Frontiers     2023  Sonic Colours: Ultimate | The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Superstars     2024  Sonic X Shadow Generations    
iOS
 2007  Sonic the Hedgehog (iPod)     2009  Sonic the Hedgehog (iPhone)     2010  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic Spinball | Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic Comics     2011  Sonic 20th Anniversary | Sonic the Sketchhog | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing | Sonic the Hedgehog CD     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic the Hedgehog Skins | Sonic Jump     2013  Sonic Dash | Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2014  Sonic Jump Fever     2015  Sonic Runners | Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom     2017  Sonic Forces: Speed Battle | Sonic Runners Adventure     2019  Sonic Racing     2020  Sonic at the Olympic Games     2022  Sonic Speed Simulator     2023  Sonic Prime Dash | Sonic Dream Team    
 Unreleased  Sonic Central | Sonic Demo
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Google Android OS
 2011  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Advance | Sonic the Hedgehog CD     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Jump     2013  Sonic the Hedgehog | Happy Sonic! Live Wallpaper | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic Dash | Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2014  Sonic Jump Fever     2015  Sonic Runners | Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom     2017  Sonic Runners Adventure | Sonic Forces: Speed Battle     2020  Sonic at the Olympic Games     2022  Sonic Speed Simulator     2023  Sonic Prime Dash    
 Unreleased  Sonic Central | Sonic Demo