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==Master System version==
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{{Main|sega:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)/Magazine articles}}
{{magtable|format=SMS|
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 132.pdf
 
| page=24
 
| cover=
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=132
 
| type=Review
 
| title=World Exclusive Review: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Two page review of the Master System version. The game is compared favourably to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|original game]], both graphically and in gameplay. One writer is disappointed by the lack of Tails following the player. Overall, the game receives a 93%.
 
| writer=Paul Rand, Tim Boone
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=93
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega02UK.pdf
 
| page=64
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=2
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Review: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Three-page review of the [[Master System]] version of the game. The reviewer gives the game glowing praise and a 95 out of 100 score.
 
| writer=Paul Davies, Julian "Jaz" Rignall
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=95
 
| awards=megagame
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaForce UK 12.pdf
 
| source=sfuk
 
| issueno=12
 
| page=30
 
| cover=yes
 
| title=Reviewed!: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Part of a special feature that reviews all three versions of ''Sonic 2''.
 
 
 
Review score: 92% (Sega Force Smash)
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=92
 
| awards=smashsms
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaPower UK 37.pdf
 
| source=segapower
 
| issueno=37
 
| page=38
 
| title=Power Review: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Review score: 93% (Gold)
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=93
 
| awards=gold
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=PlayerOne FR 025.pdf
 
| page=60
 
| cover=yes
 
| source=playerone
 
| issueno=25
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Master S.: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
 
| comment=Four-page review of the game.
 
| writer=Crevette
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=95
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaForce FR 11.pdf
 
| page=74
 
| cover=
 
| source=megaforce
 
| issueno=11
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Zapping: Master System - ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=''Mega Force'' awards a 5 for Son, 4 for Graphisme, 5 for Animation, and 5 for Maniabilite.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=5,4,5,5
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=HobbyConsolas ES 015.pdf
 
| page=46
 
| cover=
 
| source=hobbyconsolas
 
| issueno=15
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Lo Más Nuevo: ''Sonic 2'' - Anillos de Oro
 
| comment=Review score: 93%
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=93
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Megazone AU 25.pdf
 
| page=33
 
| cover=
 
| source=mz
 
| issueno=25
 
| title=
 
| comment=A small review of the Master System version that accompanies a review of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|16-bit game]] of the same name.
 
 
 
Review score: 93%
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=93
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaPro UK 15.pdf
 
| source=segapro
 
| issueno=15
 
| page=59
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - 16-page Pull-out and Keep Guide
 
| comment=Part of a 16-page special that reviews all three versions of ''Sonic 2'', with the Master System version scoring a 93%.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=93
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=VideoGames DE 1993-01.pdf
 
| page=100
 
| cover=
 
| source=videogames
 
| issueno=1993-01
 
| type=Review
 
| title=ROM Check: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Review score: 80% (Classic)
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=80
 
| awards=classic
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=OKConsolas ES 12.pdf
 
| page=8
 
| cover=yes
 
| source=okconsolas
 
| issueno=12
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Pararela: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Review score: 92%
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=92
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Gamers DE 1993-01.pdf
 
| page=44
 
| cover=
 
| source=gamersde
 
| issueno=6
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Master System Test: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Review score: 2
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=2
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| source=user
 
| issueno=34
 
| page=52
 
| file=User GR 34.pdf
 
| cover=
 
| title=Console Review: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Review score: 92%
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=92
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GameMania UK 05.pdf
 
| source=gamemania
 
| issueno=5
 
| page=81
 
| title=''Game Mania'' Top Games
 
| comment=''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' is rated 96%.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=96
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega08UK.pdf
 
| page=31
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=8
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Short article explaining the level select cheat in the Master System version of the game. The next page describes an exploit for getting extra lives.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaMasterForce UK 02.pdf
 
| source=smf
 
| issueno=2
 
| page=13
 
| title=Platform Souls
 
| comment=''Sega Master Force'' reviews and rates the top ten platform games released for the Master System, with ''Sonic 2'' scoring a 92%.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=92
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaPower UK 46.pdf
 
| source=segapower
 
| issueno=46
 
| page=101
 
| title=The Hard Line
 
| comment=''Sega Power'' re-reviews most Master System, Mega Drive and Game Gear titles released before September 1993.
 
 
 
''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' is rated 5 stars.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=5
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
 
==Game Gear version==
 
{{magtable|format=GG|
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ConsolesPlus FR 011.pdf
 
| page=24
 
| cover=
 
| source=consolesplus
 
| issueno=11
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=CES Previews: ''Sonic II''
 
| comment=Early screenshots and news from [[sega:Summer CES 1992|Summer CES 1992]].
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaPlay US 0304.pdf
 
| page=24
 
| cover=yes
 
| source=megaplay
 
| issueno=11
 
| type=News
 
| title=Coming Attractions
 
| comment=A quick news bite, with screenshots of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit) AutoDemo|''Sonic 2'' rolling demo]].
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Joypad FR 011.pdf
 
| page=14
 
| cover=
 
| source=joypad
 
| issueno=11
 
| type=News
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog II''
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Megazone AU 23.pdf
 
| page=12
 
| cover=
 
| source=mz
 
| issueno=23
 
| type=News
 
| title=''Sonic II''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 038.pdf
 
| page=132
 
| cover=
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=38
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Joypad FR 012.pdf
 
| page=32
 
| cover=
 
| source=joypad
 
| issueno=12
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - ''Sonic II'' Sur Game Gear
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GamePro US 039.pdf
 
| page=114
 
| cover=
 
| source=gamepro
 
| issueno=39
 
| type=News
 
| title=Game Gear Preview
 
| comment=One-page preview in ''GamePro'' featuring screenshots from the rolling demo.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaPro DE 01.pdf
 
| page=10
 
| cover=yes
 
| source=segaprode
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=News
 
| title=Pro News: Supersonic
 
| comment=From the German edition of ''Sega Pro''.
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaVisions US 10.pdf
 
| page=22
 
| cover=yes
 
| source=sv
 
| issueno=10
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Sega Game Feature: ''Sonic 2'' Game Gear
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega03UK.pdf
 
| page=118
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=3
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Game Gear Round-Up: ''Sonic the Hedgehog II''
 
| comment=Single-page review of the [[Game Gear]] version of the game. The reviewer describes the game as almost identical to the Master System version, but criticises the reduced field of view of the Game Gear screen.
 
| writer=Paul Davies
 
| score=80
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaForce UK 12.pdf
 
| source=sfuk
 
| issueno=12
 
| page=32
 
| cover=yes
 
| title=Reviewed!: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Part of a special feature that reviews all three versions of ''Sonic 2''.
 
 
 
Review score: 93% (Sega Force Smash)
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=93
 
| awards=smashgg
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=BeepMD JP 1992-12.pdf
 
| page=32
 
| cover=
 
| source=bemega
 
| issueno=1992-12
 
| type=Review
 
| title=BE-Mega dog race
 
| comment=Review scores: 7/10, 6/10, 5/10, 6/10 - Combined score: 6.0/10
 
| rating=7,6,5,6
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Go UK 14.pdf
 
| page=12
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1992-12
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=go14
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Review: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Two page review of the Game Gear version found in the December 1992 edition of ''Go!'', a supplement to ''Computer and Video Games'' which dealt with handheld titles. Overall, the game receives a 92%.
 
| score=92
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaPro UK 15.pdf
 
| source=segapro
 
| issueno=15
 
| page=63
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - 16-page Pull-out and Keep Guide
 
| comment=Part of a 16-page special that reviews all three versions of ''Sonic 2'', with the Game Gear version scoring a 95%.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=95
 
| awards=yo
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaPower UK 38.pdf
 
| source=segapower
 
| issueno=38
 
| page=67
 
| title=Power Review: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Review score: 97% (Gold)
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=97
 
| awards=gold
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaForce FR 13.pdf
 
| page=70
 
| cover=
 
| source=megaforce
 
| issueno=13
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Game Gear Zapping: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=A French language review of the Game Gear version of the game, in the January 1993 issue of ''Mega Force''. They award a 4 for Son, 4 for Graphisme, 5 for Animation, and 4 for Maniabilite.
 
| rating=4,4,5,4
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=HobbyConsolas ES 016.pdf
 
| page=68
 
| cover=
 
| source=hobbyconsolas
 
| issueno=16
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Lo Más Nuevo: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - Al Rescate Del Zorro
 
| comment=Review score: 91%
 
| rating=91
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega05UK.pdf
 
| page=39
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=5
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Half-page article explaining the [[level select]] cheat in the Game Gear version of the game.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaVisions US 11.pdf
 
| page=21
 
| cover=
 
| source=sv
 
| issueno=11
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': Sega's Official Player's Guide
 
| comment=A preview of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2: Sega's Official Player's Guide]]'' in [[Sega Visions]], with a brief look at the Game Gear release.
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega06UK.pdf
 
| page=33
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=6
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Short article explaining the level select cheat in the Game Gear version of the game.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GamePro US 044.pdf
 
| page=162
 
| cover=
 
| source=gamepro
 
| issueno=44
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Game Gear ProReview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=GamePro awards a 5.0 for Graphics, 4.0 for Sound, 4.5 for Control, and 5.0 for Fun Factor.
 
| score=5,4,4.5,5
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 137.pdf
 
| page=75
 
| cover=
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=137
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Paragraph describing the [[level select]] cheat in the Game Gear version of the game.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega07UK.pdf
 
| page=34
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=7
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Paragraph explaining the [[level select]] cheat in the Game Gear version of the game. The same cheat has been featured in three consecutive issues of ''Mean Machines Sega''.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=TodoSega ES 01.pdf
 
| page=56
 
| cover=yes
 
| source=todosega
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 045.pdf
 
| page=84
 
| cover=
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=45
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GameMania UK 05.pdf
 
| source=gamemania
 
| issueno=5
 
| page=70
 
| title=''Game Mania'' Top Games
 
| comment=''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' is rated 80%.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=80
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GamePro US 046.pdf
 
| page=158
 
| cover=
 
| source=gamepro
 
| issueno=46
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=S.W.A.T.Pro: ''Sonic The Hedgehog 2'' (Game Gear)
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaForce FR 18.pdf
 
| page=56
 
| cover=
 
| source=megaforce
 
| issueno=18
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=''Sonic The Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega10UK.pdf
 
| page=44
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=10
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic II''
 
| comment=Short article explaining the Game Gear version's level select cheat.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaVisions US 14.pdf
 
| page=72
 
| cover=
 
| source=sv
 
| issueno=14
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Viz Kidz!: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow|megazin|0102|29
 
| title=''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=Review score: 80%
 
| rating=80
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Go UK 24.pdf
 
| page=26
 
| cover=
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=go24
 
| type=Review
 
| title=The All-Time Gear Greats: ''Sonic 2''
 
| comment=The game is listed as one of the ten best Game Gear games.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaForceMega UK 07.pdf
 
| source=sfm
 
| issueno=7
 
| page=78
 
| title=Game Gear Guide
 
| comment=''Sonic 2'' is rated 93%.
 
| version=PAL
 
| rating=93
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega16UK.pdf
 
| page=53
 
| cover=
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=16
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''
 
| comment=Short article detailing an exploit to gain extra lives in [[Sky High Zone]].
 
| writer=Paul Glancey
 
}}
 
{{magrow|guru|1994-07|
 
| file=Guru_1994-07_HU_Sewer_Shark.png
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
{{magrow|topsecret|34|
 
| file=TopSecret_34_PL_Tips.png
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
{{magrow|576kb|54|
 
| file=576kb_54_HU_Sega_SOS.png
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SSM JP 19950901 1995-09.pdf
 
| page=88
 
| cover=
 
| source=ssmjp
 
| issueno=1995-09
 
| type=Review
 
| title=[[sega:Beep! MegaDrive|Beep! MegaDrive]] readers final rating
 
| comment=It continued up until then in [[sega:Sega Saturn Magazine (Japan)|Sega Saturn Magazine]].
 
 
 
Score: 5.85
 
| rating=5.85
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Sega_News_2_CZ.pdf
 
| page=35
 
| cover=
 
| issueno=2
 
| source=seganews
 
| type=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ABC_41-11_CZ.pdf
 
| page=36
 
| cover=
 
| issueno=41-11
 
| source=abc
 
| type=
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
 
==All versions==
 
{{magtable|
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ASM DE 1993-02.pdf
 
| page=127
 
| cover=
 
| source=asm
 
| issueno=1993-02
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Konsolen: 8 Bit ''Sonic''
 
| comment=''ASM'' awards both versions a 11/12 for Grafik, 9/12 for Sound, 10/12 for Spielablauf, 10/12 for Motivation, and 10/12 for Gesamtnote. The magazine also awards the ASM Hit award.
 
| rating=11,9,10,10,10
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
 
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