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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD

System(s): Sega Mega-CD
Publisher: Sega
Genre: 2D Platform

Sonic 2 CD was either a development name for Sonic the Hedgehog CD or an enhanced port of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit). Many video game magazines referred to the upcoming Sonic game for Sega CD as an enhanced Sonic 2 port. When it was thought to be a port of Sonic 2 it was said to have CD quality music and additional levels that the Mega Drive counterpart did not.

There is also evidence of the port never existing as some people involved in Sonic 2's development have been contacted by Sonic fans and could not remember a CD port.

An enhanced port of Sonic the Hedgehog was announced also but this was also canned.

Magazine articles

Date	Source	Title and comments
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	"Sega Interview" After an interview with Yuji Naka, Sega Visions claims that a Sega Mega-CD version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is coming, with extra levels and "special bonus rounds" between zones.
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	"Mega CD Sonic Update" Short article describing the game as an enhanced version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 called "Super Sonic".
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	*"Top 100: Sonic the Hedgehog"* While Mega explains its decision to rate the original Sonic the Hedgehog as the third best Mega Drive game available in the UK, it briefly alludes to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and a Mega-CD game, Super Sonic.
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	"Mega Mouth" Later in the issue, Mega briefly predicts a Mega-CD port of Sonic 2, but is likely speculating at this point.
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	*"Super Sonic"* Mega reminds its readers of Super Sonic. The magazine pairs this with a screenshot of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, though does not otherwise suggest the two games are linked. The publication merely confirms "high quality" music is on the cards.
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	"Sonic Speaks!" Short article about the game, still called "Super Sonic" at this point, and how voice acting will be included.
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	*"Gutter Talk!: Sonic CD* Slips Up"** UK magazine Sega Force reports that sales of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Japan have fallen below expectations, leading to a rethink in Sonic CD's development. No longer will it be an enhanced version of the Mega Drive game.
Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	Template:MagazineNameAR Template:MagazineNameNL Template:MagazineNamePT Template:MagazineNameGR Template:MagazineNameDK Template:MagazineNameSE Template:MagazineNamePL Template:MagazineNameAT Template:MagazineNameFI Template:MagazineNameCZ Template:MagazineNameNZ Template:MagazineNameKR Template:MagazineNameTW Template:MagazineNameTH Template:TVName Template:OnlineRatingTest	"Super Sonic" Brief mention of the game, still referred to here as "Super Sonic", said to be released in Japan "any week now".

Dated Issues

Supergame (February 1992) - Name mentioned as Super Sonic 2: Escape From Ring Zone.
SegaPro (April 1992) - Confirmation of Sonic 2 port.
EGM (August 1992) - Sonic 2 CD shown at Summer CES in Chicago.
Sega Visions (September 1992) - Additional zones mentioned.
MegaZone (September 1992) - Sonic 2 will be released on MegaCD.
Video Games & Computer Entertainment (October 1992) - Mega CD port confirmed.
Mean Machines Sega (October 1992) - Game will be known as Super Sonic and feature deleted levels.
Mean Machines (October 1992) - Game is once again announced as Super Sonic and also it is mentioned to be near completion. In the end the game wasn't released until September of the following year.
Mean Machines (November 1992) - Super Sonic will have CD soundtrack and extra levels.
Electronic Gaming Monthly (November 1992) - Sonic 2 description with unused Sonic CD cutscene.
Electronic Gaming Monthly (December 1992) - Sonic 2 CD is mentioned while showing images from the unused cutscene.

Undated Issues

GamePlayers Sega Guide - Sega CD port confirmed.
SegaZone - Mega CD port of Sonic 2 with time travel mentioned.
MegaTech - This article confirms that the Sega CD Sonic game isn't a port of Sonic 2.

Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems

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

Unreleased Sonic the Hedgehog games
Sonic's Edusoft \| Sonic the Hedgehog (home computers) \| Sonic the Hedgehog \| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD \| SegaSonic Bros. \| Sister Sonic \| Treasure Tails \| Pre-May 1993 Sonic arcade games \| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition \| Sonic Sports \| Sonic Ride \| Sonic Saturn \| Sonic X: Chaos Emerald Chaos \| Sonic DS \| Sonic the Hedgehog Extreme \| Sonic Riders \| Sonic the Hedgehog: Awakening \| Sonic Central \| Sonic Demo
Sonic X-treme incarnations
Sonic Mars \| Sonic X-treme (Point Of View \| Project Condor \| SonicPC)

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 An [[Sonic the Hedgehog 1 CD|enhanced port]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' was announced also but this was also canned.
-==Magazine References==
+==Magazine articles==
-These are magazines which referred to ''Sonic CD'' as a port of ''Sonic 2''.
+{{magtable|
+{{magrow
+| file=SegaVisions US 09.pdf
+| page=23
+| cover=
+| date=1992-09
+| source=''[[sega:Sega Visions|Sega Visions]]'' #9
+| type=
+| title=Sega Interview
+| comment=After an interview with [[Yuji Naka]], ''Sega Visions'' claims that a Sega Mega-CD version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' is coming, with extra levels and "special bonus rounds" between zones.
+| writer=
+}}
+{{magrow
+| file=MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf
+| page=101
+| cover=
+| date=1992-10
+| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #1
+| type=Preview
+| title=Mega CD Sonic Update
+| comment=Short article describing the game as an enhanced version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' called "''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 CD|Super Sonic]]''".
+| writer=
+}}
+{{magrow
+| file=Mega UK 01.pdf
+| page=76
+| cover=
+| date=1992-10
+| source=''[[sega:Mega|Mega]]'' #1
+| type=
+| title=Top 100: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
+| comment=While ''Mega'' explains its decision to rate the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' as the third best Mega Drive game available in the UK, it briefly alludes to ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' and a Mega-CD game, ''Super Sonic''.
+| writer=
+}}
+{{magrow
+| file=Mega UK 01.pdf
+| page=90
+| cover=
+| date=1992-10
+| source=''[[sega:Mega|Mega]]'' #1
+| type=
+| title=Mega Mouth
+| comment=Later in the issue, ''Mega'' briefly predicts a Mega-CD port of ''Sonic 2'', but is likely speculating at this point.
+| writer=
+}}
+{{magrow
+| file=Mega UK 04.pdf
+| page=22
+| cover=
+| date=1993-01
+| source=''[[sega:Mega|Mega]]'' #4
+| type=News
+| title=''Super Sonic''
+| comment=''Mega'' reminds its readers of ''Super Sonic''. The magazine pairs this with a screenshot of the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', though does not otherwise suggest the two games are linked. The publication merely confirms "high quality" music is on the cards.
+| writer=
+}}
+{{magrow
+| file=MeanMachinesSega05UK.pdf
+| page=11
+| cover=
+| date=1993-02
+| source=''[[sega:Mean Machines Sega|Mean Machines Sega]]'' #5
+| type=News
+| title=Sonic Speaks!
+| comment=Short article about the game, still called "''Super Sonic''" at this point, and how voice acting will be included.
+| writer=
+}}
+{{magrow
+| file=SegaForce UK 16.pdf
+| page=12
+| cover=
+| date=1993-04
+| source=''[[sega:Sega Force (UK)|Sega Force]]'' #16
+| type=News
+| title=Gutter Talk!: ''Sonic CD'' Slips Up
+| comment=UK magazine ''Sega Force'' reports that sales of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' in Japan have fallen below expectations, leading to a rethink in ''Sonic CD''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s development. No longer will it be an enhanced version of the Mega Drive game.
+| writer=
+}}
+{{magrow
+| file=CVG UK 139.pdf
+| page=122
+| cover=
+| date=1993-06
+| source=''Computer and Video Games'' #139
+| type=News
+| title=Super Sonic
+| comment=Brief mention of the game, still referred to here as "''Super Sonic''", said to be released in Japan "any week now".
+| writer=Steve Keen
+}}
+}}
 ===Dated Issues===
 *[[Game Preview - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Supergame, February 1992)|Supergame (February 1992)]] - Name mentioned as ''Super Sonic 2: Escape From Ring Zone''.
 *[[:Image:(segapro-april1992)sonic2cd.jpg|SegaPro (April 1992)]] - Confirmation of ''Sonic 2'' port.
 *[[:Image:EGMAugust1992Page 04.jpg|EGM (August 1992)]] - ''Sonic 2 CD'' shown at Summer CES in Chicago.
-*[[:Image:MeanMachinesSegaSeptember1992Sonic2.jpg|Mean Machines Sega (September 1992)]] - Mega CD port mentioned by logo.
 *[[:Image:Segavisionssep1992naka2.jpg|Sega Visions (September 1992)]] - Additional zones mentioned.
 *[[:Image:MegazoneSeptember92-1.jpg|MegaZone (September 1992)]] - ''Sonic 2'' will be released on MegaCD.
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 *[[:File:MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf|Mean Machines Sega (October 1992)]] - Game will be known as ''Super Sonic'' and feature deleted levels.
 *[[:Image:S1-2 MEGA 01 - Oct 1992 - Page76.jpg|Mean Machines (October 1992)]] - Game is once again announced as ''Super Sonic'' and also it is mentioned to be near completion. In the end the game wasn't released until September of the following year.
-*[[:Image:Sonic2PrevUKMagazine.jpg|Mega (October 1992)]] - ''Sonic 2'' will be released on Mega CD.
 *[[:Image:MegatechS2-4.jpg|Mean Machines (November 1992)]] - ''Super Sonic'' will have CD soundtrack and extra levels.
 *[[:Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue40 November1992 Page167.jpg|Electronic Gaming Monthly (November 1992)]] - ''Sonic 2'' description with unused ''Sonic CD'' cutscene.
 *[[:Image:S2 ElectronicGamingMonthly Issue41 December1992 Page183.jpg|Electronic Gaming Monthly (December 1992)]] - ''Sonic 2 CD'' is mentioned while showing images from the unused cutscene.
-*[[:Image:S2 Mega Issue4 - January1993 Page22.JPG|Mega (January 1993)]] - The title of the game is still mentioned as ''Super Sonic''. Super Sonic seems to be a pretty popular title in UK magazines.
 ===Undated Issues===

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