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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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66%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, gameplay
90% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade action adventure game with anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Aspect Co., Ltd. and was released on October 16, 1992. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Coming back from the vacation Sonic took after foiling the plans of Dr Robotnik, he finds that Tails and all his other animal friends are missing. Sonic finds a letter waiting for him.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Sonic 2 improves on the original with better flow and level design, featuring more Zones and less emphasis on lengthy Acts.
  • The introduction of cooperative gameplay with Tails adds a fun dynamic, allowing players to enjoy the game together.
  • The graphics and music are praised as being excellent, contributing to the nostalgic and enjoyable experience.
  • The game suffers from frustrating level design, including frequent bottomless pits and challenging boss fights that can lead to cheap deaths.
  • There are technical issues with the emulation, including glitches and crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The AI for Tails can be unreliable, often hindering progress in special stages and making cooperative play less effective.
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are noted to be visually appealing, surpassing those of many modern titles with similar styles, yet they fail to compensate for the game's poor design and pacing. While some users appreciate the classic visuals and smoother graphics, others feel that the overall presentation is no longer impressive enough to elevate the gameplay experience.

    • “Maybe I didn’t make it clear that I think it has nicer graphics than many more modern games featuring similar styles.”
    • “[classic sonic gameplay, classic sonic visuals, multiplayer support]”
    • “It’s another god-awful game whose graphics are no longer impressive or new enough to make up for the haphazard pacing and design of its demented platforming.”
    • “Graphics in this one are even better.”
    • “[no online co-op, frequent bottomless pits, smoothed graphics]”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by classic Sonic mechanics and visuals, but Tails' contribution is minimal. Players may find the end levels challenging and unforgiving, often requiring multiple attempts to master the mechanics, particularly during boss fights. The inclusion of multiplayer support adds an extra layer to the experience.

    • “The end levels are unforgiving, and you likely won't have many lives left when you get there, so you'll spend time playing through the game multiple times, learning the mechanics for them (especially the last boss fights).”
    • “[Classic Sonic gameplay, classic Sonic visuals, multiplayer support].”
    • “Tails, however, doesn't contribute much to the gameplay.”
    • “The end levels are unforgiving, and most likely you won't have many lives left when you get there, so you'll spend time playing through the game many times over, learning the mechanics for them (especially the last boss fights).”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised as "awesome," but there are notable issues, such as the wing fortress laser boss lacking sound and a glitch that causes the oil ocean music to play endlessly when using a cheat code.

    • “Music is as awesome as ever.”
    • “The Wing Fortress laser boss has absolutely no sound, and the sound coding goes dead when using the 14 lives cheat code, causing the Oil Ocean music to play endlessly.”
    • “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after just a few levels.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the slapstick antics reminiscent of classic characters like Tails, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining dynamic to the experience.

    • “I enjoyed having a foxy buddy nearby; I missed Tails' slapstick humor so much.”
    • “The game's humor is spot-on, with clever jokes that kept me laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the characters have such witty banter; it adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that while the game aims to minimize glitches, it still experiences a notable number of issues, particularly with its launcher. Overall, stability remains a concern for players.

    • “That means glitches to avoid.”
    • “However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a arcade action adventure game with anime and science fiction themes.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Windows, PC and others.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was released on October 16, 1992.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was developed by Aspect Co., Ltd..

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Streets of Rage 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, Sonic 3 A.I.R. The Real Game, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, Sonic the Hedgehog and others.