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'''''Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II''''' (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ4 エピソードII) is the second part of the episodic game ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'', and was released on the Play Station Network on May 15, 2012. It was followed on May 16, 2012, on the Xbox Live Arcade. It was announced by Gamespot via a teaser trailer, but not much else was known about the game itself other than a few bits of information. The first was that Sega has announced [[Tails]] will be in the game. This was first noticed due to a Sega Blog tidbit relating to a poem called "The Hedgehog and the Fox", which would refer to both Sonic and Tails. He was later confirmed in both a teaser trailer and the logo's official reveal.  [[Metal Sonic]] is an antagonist in ''Episode II'' as well, first shown in the secret ending of ''[[Sonic 4: Episode 1|Episode 1]]'' and the new teaser trailer.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ4 エピソードII) is the second part of the episodic game ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'', and was released on the PlayStation Network on May 15, 2012. It was followed on May 16, 2012, on the Xbox Live Arcade. It was announced by Gamespot via a teaser trailer, but not much else was known about the game itself other than a few bits of information. The first was that Sega has announced [[Tails]] will be in the game. This was first noticed due to a Sega Blog tidbit relating to a poem called "The Hedgehog and the Fox", which would refer to both Sonic and Tails. He was later confirmed in both a teaser trailer and the logo's official reveal.  [[Metal Sonic]] is an antagonist in ''Episode II'' as well, first shown in the secret ending of ''[[Sonic 4: Episode 1|Episode I]]'' and the new teaser trailer.
  
Sega stated numerous times that they had taken the strong feedback given to them about ''Episode 1'' and taken it into account in the new episode, resulting in a "new physics engine" and a "new graphics engine". Uncurling from ramps was removed, reducing the need for the [[Homing Attack]].  Animations like Sonic's running animation was also improved, and level design was greatly improved with multiple ways to reach the end.
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Sega stated numerous times that they had taken the strong feedback given to them about ''Episode I'' and taken it into account in the new episode, resulting in a "new physics engine" and a "new graphics engine". Uncurling from ramps was removed, reducing the need for the [[Homing Attack]].  Animations like Sonic's running animation was also improved, and level design was greatly improved with multiple ways to reach the end.
  
The game's product page on [[sega:Xbox Live Arcade|Xbox Live Arcade]] leaked out several pieces of brand new information about the game, including four brand new zones (with one of the four being a "throwback" zone), Offline and Online Co-Op Multiplayer, and a brand new Special Stage, which is based on the [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16-bit)|Special Stage]] featured in "[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]".
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The game's product page on [[sega:Xbox Live Arcade|Xbox Live Arcade]] leaked out several pieces of brand new information about the game, including four brand new zones (with one of the four being a "throwback" zone), offline and online co-op multiplayer, and a brand new Special Stage, which is based on the [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16-bit)|Special Stage]] featured in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
  
==Plot==
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==Story==
 
''Sonic 4: Episode 2'' is set right after the events of ''[[Sonic 4: Episode 1]]''. After [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] manages to destroy [[Dr. Robotnik|Doctor Eggman's]] [[E.G.G. Station Zone|newest space station]], he goes off to find the doctor again, however, Eggman has a surprise in store for him this time.
 
''Sonic 4: Episode 2'' is set right after the events of ''[[Sonic 4: Episode 1]]''. After [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] manages to destroy [[Dr. Robotnik|Doctor Eggman's]] [[E.G.G. Station Zone|newest space station]], he goes off to find the doctor again, however, Eggman has a surprise in store for him this time.
  
In this Episode, Eggman revives one of his greatest robots, Metal Sonic. The second episode sees Sonic traveling through new zones, and this episode ties into Metal Sonic's original rivalry from ''[[Sonic CD]]''. Tails joins Sonic in this Episode by following him through the stages as well as for using all new tag moves which are required to get through some stages. Tails can be controlled by a second player, allowing for Co-op play. In Multiplayer mode, they each share the same lives count and ring count, making deaths much more dangerous compared to Single Player mode.
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In this Episode, Eggman revives one of his greatest robots, Metal Sonic. The second episode sees Sonic traveling through new zones, and this episode ties into Metal Sonic's original rivalry from ''[[Sonic CD]]''. Tails joins Sonic in this Episode by following him through the stages as well as for using all new tag moves which are required to get through some stages. Tails can be controlled by a second player, allowing for Co-op play. They each share the same lives counter and ring count, so dying is much more dangerous.
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==History==
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===PlayStation Store chart performance===
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==Versions==
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In addition to the Android version, a special version titled ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II THD'' was released for Nvidia Tegra devices. This version was sold on Google Play, and was preloaded on the [[wikipedia:Shield Portable|Nvidia Shield]].{{ref|http://blogs.sega.com/2013/07/31/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii-thd-pre-loaded-on-nvidia-shield/}}
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===Version history===
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{{version|Android|version=1.9|date=2016-08-08|size=388MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827072737/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonic4ep2}}
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{{version|Android|version=1.8 (THD)|date=2015-10-28|size=567MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026005735/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonic4ep2}}
  
==Platform Differences==
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{{version|Android|version=1.7 (JP THD)|date=2014-01-05|size=567MB
Sega stated there will not be a Wii version of Episode 2 due to various reasons, probably the biggest factor being the Wii's filesize limit and the graphics engine. However, right out of the announcement gate for ''Episode 2'', they announced many other platforms they didn't have at launch for ''Episode 1'', mainly the PC and phone platforms.
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The mobile ports are easier than the console ports overall. Bosses take less hits to defeat and the required ring total in Special Stages is lower than the console ports. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions support custom soundtracks.
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{{version|Android|version=1.4|date=2013-09-26|size=385MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103111025/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonic4ep2}}
  
The Android version has two different versions. One is the standard version that will work on all supported devices, the other is the "THD" which provides enhanced graphics on devices with Nvidia Tegra 3 or above graphics chips. The Android version features MOGA controller support for both the standard and THD versions of the game.
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{{version|Android|version=1.0|date=2012-06-26|size=358MB
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{{version|Android|version=1.2 (THD)|date=2012-06-15|size=565MB
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{{version|iOS|version=2.1.4|date=2016-11-24|size=721MB
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===Platform differences===
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Sega stated there will not be a Wii version of Episode 2 due to various reasons, probably the biggest factor being the Wii's filesize limit and the graphics engine. However, right out of the announcement gate for ''Episode II'', they announced many other platforms they didn't have at launch for ''Episode I'', mainly the PC and phone platforms.
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The iOS ports are easier than the console ports overall. Bosses take less hits to defeat and the required ring total in Special Stages is lower than the console ports.
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==Downloadable content==
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{{dlc|Tails Avatar 2
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| ps3_link_uk=https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0177-NPEB00717_00-AVSONICTHE000004
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| ps3_link_au=https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0177-NPEB00717_00-AVSONICTHE000004
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| ps3_date_euau=2012-04-25{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180404224529/https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0177-NPEB00717_00-AVSONICTHE000004}}
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==Leak of beta==
 
==Leak of beta==
 
On April 21st the game was leaked close to midnight CST through Steam's pre-order system. Pre-ordering the game would lead to the option to download [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II (Beta 8)|a prototype version of the game]] immediately. The leak was fixed, yet some YouTube videos containing gameplay were uploaded.
 
On April 21st the game was leaked close to midnight CST through Steam's pre-order system. Pre-ordering the game would lead to the option to download [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II (Beta 8)|a prototype version of the game]] immediately. The leak was fixed, yet some YouTube videos containing gameplay were uploaded.
  
Sega’s Community Manager later [http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?407162-Sonic-4-Episode-II-Steam-Leak-from-Ken&p=7266073&viewfull=1#post7266073 stated] that, although the leak was “regrettable”, those who had downloaded it while it was available had done this “legitimately” and would not be punished, with the corollary that videos of and online reports about the game would not be taken down by Sega. Later, Sega’s Brand Manager, Ken Balough, [http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?407162-Sonic-4-Episode-II-Steam-Leak-from-Ken/page17 stated] that the leak would not cause any alteration to the scheduled release date of the game.
+
Sega’s Community Manager later stated that, although the leak was “regrettable”, those who had downloaded it while it was available had done this “legitimately” and would not be punished, with the corollary that videos of and online reports about the game would not be taken down by Sega.{{ref|1=http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?407162-Sonic-4-Episode-II-Steam-Leak-from-Ken&p=7266073&viewfull=1#post7266073}} Later, Sega’s Brand Manager, Ken Balough, stated that the leak would not cause any alteration to the scheduled release date of the game.{{ref|http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?407162-Sonic-4-Episode-II-Steam-Leak-from-Ken/page17}}
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==Promotional material==
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<gallery>
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S4E2 Launch Announcement.pdf|Announcement press release
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Media Blast- Episode Metal Trailer.pdf|Episode Metal press release
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</gallery>
  
==Resources==
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==Artwork==
===Artwork===
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Sonic4ep2.jpg
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Sonic4ep2 logo.png
 
File:Sonic4epII logo.jpg
 
File:Sonic4epII logo.jpg
 
File:Sonic4epII XBLA.jpg
 
File:Sonic4epII XBLA.jpg
 
File:Sonic4epII generic.jpg
 
File:Sonic4epII generic.jpg
 
File:Sonic4epII PSN.png
 
File:Sonic4epII PSN.png
File:Sonic4-2AppStore.png
 
File:Sonic4epII - Castle Promo art.jpg
 
File:5555.PNG
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===Concept Art===
 
===Concept Art===
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{{main|Game Development:Sonic the Hedgehog 4#Episode II Concept art}}
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===Wallpaper===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Sonic4Episode2CoverArt.png
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File:Sonic4E2_WP01_1920x1080.png
File:S4E2ConceptArt1.jpg
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File:Sonic4E2_WP02_1920x1080.png
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File:Sonic4E2_WP03_1920x1080.png
File:S4E2ConceptArt3.jpg
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File:Sonic4E2_WP04_1920x1080.png
File:S4E2ConceptArt4.jpg
 
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*[http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.com Official Website]
 
*[http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.com Official Website]
 
*[http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicTheHedgehog4/episodeII/ Japanese Official Website]
 
*[http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicTheHedgehog4/episodeII/ Japanese Official Website]
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* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/203650/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Steam]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00164_00sonicdl2license0.html JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii-ps3/ US], [http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/2717 KR]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation Store: [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/cid=JP0177-NPJB00164_00-SONICDL2LICENSE0 JP], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/cid=UP0177-NPUB30581_00-SONICDL2LICENSE0 US], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/cid=EP0177-NPEB00717_00-SONICDL200000000 UK], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-au/cid=EP0177-NPEB00717_00-SONICDL200000000 AU], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ko-kr/cid=HP0177-NPHB00459_00-SONICDL2FULLGAME KR], [https://store.playstation.com/en-tw/product/HP0177-NPHB00459_00-SONICDL2FULLGAME TW]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Xbox Marketplace: [https://marketplace.xbox.com/ja-jp/Product/SONIC-4-Episode-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f2 JP], [https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/SONIC-4-Episode-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f2 US], [https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/SONIC-4-Episode-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f2 UK]
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* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonic4ep2&hl=en ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Google Play]
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** [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.com.sega.sonic4ep2 ''{{PAGENAME}}'' Japanese version on Google Play]
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** [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonic4ep2thd ''{{PAGENAME}} THD'' on Google Play]
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** [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.com.sega.sonic4ep2thd ''{{PAGENAME}} THD'' Japanese version on Google Play] (offline)
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on iTunes: [https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/%E3%82%BD%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-%E3%82%B6-%E3%83%98%E3%83%83%E3%82%B8%E3%83%9B%E3%83%83%E3%82%B04-%E3%82%A8%E3%83%94%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89/id518641272?mt=8 JP], [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/id511332635?mt=8 US], [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/id511332635?mt=8 UK]
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20160623220717/https://www.ouya.tv/game/Sonic-The-Hedgehog-4-Episode-II/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Ouya.tv]
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==References==
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II
Sonic4-2AppStore.png
System(s): Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), PlayStation 3 (Sony PlayStation Network), iOS, Android, PC, Steam, Ouya, PlayStation Now
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Action
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Steam
US
2012-05-15[1] $14.99[1] 203650
Steam
EU
2012-05-15[1] €12.99[1] 203650
Steam
UK
2012-05-15[1] £9.99[1] 203650
Steam
AU
2012-05-15[1] $19.99[2] 203650
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
2012-05-16[3] ¥1,429 (1,500)[3] NPJB-00164
Sony PlayStation 3
US
2012-05-15[1] $14.99[1] NPUB-30581
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-05-15[1] €12.99[1] NPEB-00717
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-05-15[1] £9.99[1] NPEB-00717
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-05-15[1] $18.25[1] NPEB-00717
Sony PlayStation 3
KR
2012-05-16[4] ₩19,800[4] NPHB-00459
Sony PlayStation 3
TW
2012-05-16[5] NT$498[5] NPHB-00459
Xbox 360
JP
2012-05-16 ¥? ?
Xbox 360
US
2012-05-16[1] $1,200[1] ?
Xbox 360
EU
2012-05-16[1] €? ?
Xbox 360
UK
2012-05-16[1] £? ?
Xbox 360
KR
2012-05-16 ₩? ?
Xbox 360
AU
2012-05-16 $? ?
iOS
US
2012-05-17[1] $6.99[6][1] ?
iOS
EU
2012-05-17[1] €5.49[1] ?
iOS
UK
2012-05-17[1] £4.99[6][1] ?
iOS
AU
2012-05-17[1] $7.49[1] ?
iOS
JP
2012-05-17[7] ¥600[7] ?
Google Android OS
US
(THD)
2012-06-04[8] $6.99[1] ?
Google Android OS
EU
(THD)
2012-06-04[8] €5.49[1] ?
Google Android OS
UK
(THD)
2012-06-04[8] £4.99[1] ?
Google Android OS
AU
(THD)
2012-06-04[8] $7.49[1] ?
Google Android OS
JP
(THD)
2012-05-17[9] ¥600[9] ?
Google Android OS
US
2012-06-27[10] $6.99[6] ?
Google Android OS
EU
2012-06-27[10] €? ?
Google Android OS
UK
2012-06-27[10] £4.99[6] ?
Google Android OS
JP
2012-06-27[11] ¥600[11] ?
Google Android OS
JP
(PuyoSega)
201x ¥? ?
Ouya
US
2013-07[12] $? ?
Ouya
EU
2013-07 €? ?
PlayStation Now
JP
2015-09-16[13] ¥? ?

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ4 エピソードII) is the second part of the episodic game Sonic the Hedgehog 4, and was released on the PlayStation Network on May 15, 2012. It was followed on May 16, 2012, on the Xbox Live Arcade. It was announced by Gamespot via a teaser trailer, but not much else was known about the game itself other than a few bits of information. The first was that Sega has announced Tails will be in the game. This was first noticed due to a Sega Blog tidbit relating to a poem called "The Hedgehog and the Fox", which would refer to both Sonic and Tails. He was later confirmed in both a teaser trailer and the logo's official reveal. Metal Sonic is an antagonist in Episode II as well, first shown in the secret ending of Episode I and the new teaser trailer.

Sega stated numerous times that they had taken the strong feedback given to them about Episode I and taken it into account in the new episode, resulting in a "new physics engine" and a "new graphics engine". Uncurling from ramps was removed, reducing the need for the Homing Attack. Animations like Sonic's running animation was also improved, and level design was greatly improved with multiple ways to reach the end.

The game's product page on Xbox Live Arcade leaked out several pieces of brand new information about the game, including four brand new zones (with one of the four being a "throwback" zone), offline and online co-op multiplayer, and a brand new Special Stage, which is based on the Special Stage featured in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Story

Sonic 4: Episode 2 is set right after the events of Sonic 4: Episode 1. After Sonic manages to destroy Doctor Eggman's newest space station, he goes off to find the doctor again, however, Eggman has a surprise in store for him this time.

In this Episode, Eggman revives one of his greatest robots, Metal Sonic. The second episode sees Sonic traveling through new zones, and this episode ties into Metal Sonic's original rivalry from Sonic CD. Tails joins Sonic in this Episode by following him through the stages as well as for using all new tag moves which are required to get through some stages. Tails can be controlled by a second player, allowing for Co-op play. They each share the same lives counter and ring count, so dying is much more dangerous.

History

PlayStation Store chart performance

Platform PlayStation Store reference Monthly PlayStation Store chart appearances and rankings Months on the PlayStation Store (original run / cumulative total)
PlayStation 3 US PlayStation Blog (starting May 2012) May 2012 - #5 1 / 1
" " June 2012 - #18 2 / 2
" EU PlayStation Blog December 2012 - #20 1 / 1

Versions

In addition to the Android version, a special version titled Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II THD was released for Nvidia Tegra devices. This version was sold on Google Play, and was preloaded on the Nvidia Shield.[14]

Version history

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II/Changelog
System Version Size Date Comment Ref Icon
Google Android OS
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Google Android OS
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Google Android OS
0000010000050000000000000000001.5 385MB 201510122015-10-12 [17]
Google Android OS
0000017 (JP THD)0000000000000000001.7 (JP THD) 567MB 201401052014-01-05 [18]
Google Android OS
0000010000040000000000000000001.4 385MB 201309262013-09-26 [19]
Google Android OS
0000017 (THD)0000000000000000001.7 (THD) 567MB 201309132013-09-13 [20]
Google Android OS
0000014 (JP)0000000000000000001.4 (JP) 385MB 201309122013-09-12 [21]
Google Android OS
0000010 (JP)0000000000000000001.0 (JP) 358MB 201305072013-05-07 [22]
Google Android OS
0000014 (THD)0000000000000000001.4 (THD) 560MB 201211122012-11-12 [23]
Google Android OS
0000010000030000000000000000001.3 375MB 201211122012-11-12 [24]
Google Android OS
0000010000000000000000000000001.0 358MB 201206262012-06-26 [25]
Google Android OS
0000012 (THD)0000000000000000001.2 (THD) 565MB 201206152012-06-15 [26]
iOS
0000020000010000040000000000002.1.4 721MB 201611242016-11-24 [27]
iOS
0000020000000000000000000000002.0 419MB 201307022013-07-02 [28]

Platform differences

Sega stated there will not be a Wii version of Episode 2 due to various reasons, probably the biggest factor being the Wii's filesize limit and the graphics engine. However, right out of the announcement gate for Episode II, they announced many other platforms they didn't have at launch for Episode I, mainly the PC and phone platforms.

The iOS ports are easier than the console ports overall. Bosses take less hits to defeat and the required ring total in Special Stages is lower than the console ports.

Downloadable content

Title and description Links Releases
Avatar Bundle
  • PlayStation 3: US
Sony PlayStation 3
US
2012-07-31[29]
$1.491.49[29]
Metal Sonic Avatar 1
  • PlayStation 3: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-04-25[30]
£0.200.20[30]
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-04-25[30]
€0.250.25[31]
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-04-25[30]
$0.350.35[32]
Metal Sonic Avatar 2
  • PlayStation 3: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-04-25[33]
£0.200.20[33]
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-04-25[33]
€0.250.25[34]
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-04-25[33]
$0.350.35[35]
Tails Avatar 1
  • PlayStation 3: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-04-25[36]
£0.200.20[36]
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-04-25[36]
€0.250.25[37]
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-04-25[36]
$0.350.35[38]
Sonic Avatar 1
  • PlayStation 3: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-04-25[39]
£0.200.20[39]
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-04-25[39]
€0.250.25[40]
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-04-25[39]
$0.350.35[41]
Copter Combo Avatar
  • PlayStation 3: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-04-25[42]
£0.200.20[42]
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-04-25[42]
€0.250.25[43]
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-04-25[42]
$0.350.35[44]
Sonic Avatar 2
  • PlayStation 3: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-04-25[45]
£0.200.20[45]
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-04-25[45]
€0.250.25[46]
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-04-25[45]
$0.350.35[47]
Tails Avatar 2
  • PlayStation 3: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2012-04-25[48]
£0.200.20[48]
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2012-04-25[48]
€0.250.25[49]
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2012-04-25[48]
$0.350.35[50]

Leak of beta

On April 21st the game was leaked close to midnight CST through Steam's pre-order system. Pre-ordering the game would lead to the option to download a prototype version of the game immediately. The leak was fixed, yet some YouTube videos containing gameplay were uploaded.

Sega’s Community Manager later stated that, although the leak was “regrettable”, those who had downloaded it while it was available had done this “legitimately” and would not be punished, with the corollary that videos of and online reports about the game would not be taken down by Sega.[51] Later, Sega’s Brand Manager, Ken Balough, stated that the leak would not cause any alteration to the scheduled release date of the game.[52]


Promotional material

Artwork

Concept Art

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Game Development:Sonic the Hedgehog 4#Episode II Concept art

Wallpaper

External links

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/15/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii-launches-true-blue-initiative-returns/
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Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems
PlayStation 3 PlayStation Network
PS3
 2010  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic Adventure     2011  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog Anniversary Bundle | Sonic the Hedgehog CD     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Adventure 2 | Classic Sonic Bundle | Sonic the Fighters     2013  Sonic the Hedgehog Master Collection    
Xbox Live Arcade
 2007  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic the Hedgehog 2     2009  Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Sonic & Knuckles     2010  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic Adventure     2011  Sonic the Hedgehog CD     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Adventure 2 | Sonic the Fighters    
filler
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
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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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