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This page has a list of articles for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page. | This page has a list of articles for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page. | ||
+ | ==Master System version== | ||
{{magtable| | {{magtable| | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | | 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=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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | | comment= | + | | 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=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=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= | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Game Gear version== | ||
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| title=CES Previews: ''Sonic II'' | | title=CES Previews: ''Sonic II'' | ||
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| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - ''Sonic II'' Sur Game Gear | | title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - ''Sonic II'' Sur Game Gear | ||
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| title=Game Gear Preview | | title=Game Gear Preview | ||
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− | | | + | | title=Reviewed!: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' |
− | | | + | | comment=Part of a special feature that reviews all three versions of ''Sonic 2''. |
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− | + | Review score: 93% (Sega Force Smash) | |
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| title=Sega Game Feature: ''Sonic 2'' Game Gear | | title=Sega Game Feature: ''Sonic 2'' Game Gear | ||
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| title=Game Gear Round-Up: ''Sonic the Hedgehog II'' | | title=Game Gear Round-Up: ''Sonic the Hedgehog II'' | ||
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− | | file= | + | | file=BeepMD JP 1992-12.pdf |
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− | + | | issueno=1992-12 | |
| type=Review | | type=Review | ||
− | | title= | + | | 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 | ||
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| date=1992-12 | | date=1992-12 | ||
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+ | | issueno=go14 | ||
| type=Review | | type=Review | ||
| title=Review: ''Sonic 2'' | | 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. | | 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. | ||
| score=92 | | score=92 | ||
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| title=Game Gear Zapping: ''Sonic 2'' | | 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''. | + | | 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. |
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| type=Review | | type=Review | ||
| title=Lo Más Nuevo: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - Al Rescate Del Zorro | | title=Lo Más Nuevo: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' - Al Rescate Del Zorro | ||
− | | comment= | + | | comment=Review score: 91% |
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| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': Sega's Official Player's Guide | | title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': Sega's Official Player's Guide | ||
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| type=Review | | type=Review | ||
| title=Game Gear ProReview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' | | title=Game Gear ProReview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' | ||
− | | comment= | + | | comment=GamePro awards a 5.0 for Graphics, 4.0 for Sound, 4.5 for Control, and 5.0 for Fun Factor. |
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| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic 2'' | | title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic 2'' | ||
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| title=S.W.A.T.Pro: ''Sonic The Hedgehog 2'' (Game Gear) | | title=S.W.A.T.Pro: ''Sonic The Hedgehog 2'' (Game Gear) | ||
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| title=Viz Kidz!: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' | | title=Viz Kidz!: ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' | ||
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| rating=80 | | rating=80 | ||
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| type=Review | | type=Review | ||
| title=The All-Time Gear Greats: ''Sonic 2'' | | title=The All-Time Gear Greats: ''Sonic 2'' | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 15:21, 19 July 2020
This page has a list of articles for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page.
Master System version
File | Date | Source | Title and comments |
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1992-10-15 | Computer & Video Games (UK) #132: "November 1992" | "World Exclusive Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Two page review of the Master System version. The game is compared favourably to the original game, both graphically and in gameplay. One writer is disappointed by the lack of Tails following the player. | |
1992-xx-xx | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #2: "November 1992" | "Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" 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. | |
File:SegaForce UK 12.pdf | 1992-11-05 | Sega Force (UK) #12: "December 1992" | "Reviewed!: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Part of a special feature that reviews all three versions of Sonic 2. Review score: 92% (Sega Force Smash) |
File:PlayerOne FR 025.pdf | 1992-11-10 | Player One (FR) #25: "Novembre 1992" | "Master S.: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Four-page review of the game. |
1992-xx-xx | Mega Force (FR) #11: "Novembre 1992" | "Zapping: Master System - Sonic 2" Mega Force awards a 5 for Son, 4 for Graphisme, 5 for Animation, and 5 for Maniabilite. | |
1992-xx-xx | Hobby Consolas (ES) #15: "Diciembre 1992" | "Lo Más Nuevo: Sonic 2 - Anillos de Oro" Review score: 93% | |
1992-xx-xx | Megazone (AU) #25: "December/January 1992/1993" | A small review of the Master System version that accompanies a review of the 16-bit game of the same name.
Review score: 93% | |
1992-12-16 | Video Games (DE) #1/93 | "ROM Check: Sonic 2" Review score: 80% (Classic) | |
File:OKConsolas ES 12.pdf | 1992-xx-xx | OK Consolas (ES) #12: "xxxx 1992" | "Pararela: Sonic 2" Review score: 92% |
xxxx-xx-xx | Gamers (DE) Not implemented! | "Master System Test: Sonic 2" Review score: 2 | |
"Console Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Review score: 92% | |||
1993-04-24 | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #8: "May 1993" | "Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" 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. |
Game Gear version
File | Date | Source | Title and comments |
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1992-xx-xx | Consoles + (FR) #11: "Juillet/Août 1992" | "CES Previews: Sonic II" Early screenshots and news from Summer CES 1992. | |
File:MegaPlay US 0304.pdf | 1992-xx-xx | Mega Play (US) #11: "August 1992" | "Coming Attractions" A quick news bite, with screenshots of the Sonic 2 rolling demo. |
1992-xx-xx | Joypad (FR) #11: "Août/Septembre 1992" | "Sonic the Hedgehog II" | |
1992-xx-xx | Megazone (AU) #23: "August/September 1992" | "Sonic II" | |
1992-xx-xx | Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #38: "September 1992" | "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" | |
1992-xx-xx | Joypad (FR) #12: "Septembre 1992" | "Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Sonic II Sur Game Gear" | |
1992-xx-xx | GamePro (US) #39: "October 1992" | "Game Gear Preview" One-page preview in GamePro featuring screenshots from the rolling demo. | |
File:SegaForce UK 12.pdf | 1992-11-05 | Sega Force (UK) #12: "December 1992" | "Reviewed!: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Part of a special feature that reviews all three versions of Sonic 2. Review score: 93% (Sega Force Smash) |
File:SegaPro DE 01.pdf | 1992-xx-xx | Sega Pro (DE) #1: "November 1992" | "Pro News: Supersonic" From the German edition of Sega Pro. |
File:SegaVisions US 10.pdf | 1992-xx-xx | Sega Visions (US) #10: "November/December 1992" | "Sega Game Feature: Sonic 2 Game Gear" |
1992-xx-xx | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #3: "December 1992" | "Game Gear Round-Up: Sonic the Hedgehog II" 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. | |
1992-11-07 | Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #39: "December 1992" | "BE-Mega dog race" Review scores: 7/10, 6/10, 5/10, 6/10 - Combined score: 6.0/10 | |
File:Go UK 14.pdf | Computer & Video Games (UK) | "Review: Sonic 2" 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. | |
199x-xx-xx | Mega Force (FR) #13: "Janvier 1993" | "Game Gear Zapping: Sonic 2" 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. | |
199x-xx-xx | Hobby Consolas (ES) #16: "Enero 1993" | "Lo Más Nuevo: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Al Rescate Del Zorro" Review score: 91% | |
1993-01-28 | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #5: "February 1993" | "Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Half-page article explaining the level select cheat in the Game Gear version of the game. | |
199x-xx-xx | Sega Visions (US) #11: "February/March 1993" | "Sonic the Hedgehog: Sega's Official Player's Guide" 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. | |
1993-02-28 | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #6: "March 1993" | "Tips: Sonic 2" Short article explaining the level select cheat in the Game Gear version of the game. | |
1993-xx-xx | GamePro (US) #44: "March 1993" | "Game Gear ProReview: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" GamePro awards a 5.0 for Graphics, 4.0 for Sound, 4.5 for Control, and 5.0 for Fun Factor. | |
1993-03-15 | Computer & Video Games (UK) #137: "April 1993" | "Cheat Mode: Sonic 2" Paragraph describing the level select cheat in the Game Gear version of the game. | |
1993-03-26 | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #7: "April 1993" | "Tips: Sonic 2" 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. | |
File:TodoSega ES 01.pdf | 1993-03-15 | Todo Sega (ES) #1: "Abril 1993" | "Sonic 2" |
1993-xx-xx | Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #45: "April 1993" | "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" | |
1993-xx-xx | GamePro (US) #46: "May 1993" | "S.W.A.T.Pro: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)" | |
1993-xx-xx | Mega Force (FR) #18: "Juin 1993" | "Sonic The Hedgehog 2" | |
1993-06-30 | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #10: "August 1993" | "Tips: Sonic II" Short article explaining the Game Gear version's level select cheat. | |
1993-xx-xx | Sega Visions (US) #14: "August/September 1993" | "Viz Kidz!: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" | |
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Computer & Video Games (UK) | "The All-Time Gear Greats: Sonic 2" The game is listed as one of the ten best Game Gear games. | ||
1993-12-28 | Mean Machines Sega (UK) #16: "February 1994" | "Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Short article detailing an exploit to gain extra lives in Sky High Zone. | |
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1995-08-08 | Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #9: "September 1995" | "Beep! MegaDrive readers final rating" It continued up until then in Sega Saturn Magazine. Score: 5.85 | |
All versions
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1993-xx-xx | Aktueller Software Markt (DE) "Februar 1993" | "Konsolen: 8 Bit Sonic" 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. |
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