Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Classic is a free mobile game where players can control Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles in a quest to defeat Dr. Eggman and prevent him from completing the Death Egg. This classic SEGA game features updated graphics, multiplayer capabilities, and both hack and slash and platformer elements. The game is part of the SEGA Forever collection, but is known to have bugs and is disturbed by ads.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

music50 positive mentions

monetization888 negative mentions

monetization
952 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players frequently report that ads appear after every level, when pausing the game, and even during gameplay, making the experience frustrating and often unplayable. While there is an option to pay for an ad-free version, many users have expressed dissatisfaction with the effectiveness of this purchase, as ads still appear despite having paid to remove them.
- “Genesis does what nintendon't, meaning that this game is not ruined by microtransactions and feels like the game I grew up with.”
- “I bought the game and it's so much better with no ads.”
- “Amazing game but I recommend that you buy the no ads option.”
- “The ads are everywhere... it even plays behind your gameplay.”
- “I paid for the app years ago and now I'm getting ads.”
- “The constant ads that interrupt the game make for a truly unenjoyable experience.”
music
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
59%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its high quality and nostalgic appeal, with many users highlighting the outstanding soundtrack and memorable themes from various levels. However, some players report issues with music glitches, such as unexpected changes to eerie or horror-themed tracks, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the majority of reviews reflect a strong appreciation for the game's music, often describing it as a key element of enjoyment.
- “A classic with an amazing OST and very fun levels to play.”
- “High quality, wonderful soundtrack, interesting levels and boss battles; it's a wonderful experience.”
- “The controls are good, the game runs smoothly, and every piece of music is a banger.”
- “When I play, it starts with the normal and original music, but a few minutes later, the music changes to a horror-themed one.”
- “I've paid for the ad-free version, but every time the game launches, music from an ad starts playing in the background and continuously loops for the rest of the game.”
- “This is the worst... when I'm in the 3rd act, the music changed to a creepy one and it bugged me out.”
graphics
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
31%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising them as vibrant, nostalgic, and true to the original Sonic titles, while others report issues such as lag, glitches, and poor performance on certain devices. Overall, players appreciate the improved visuals compared to the original Sega Genesis version, though some express a desire for even better graphics and smoother gameplay. Despite some technical drawbacks, the graphics are generally considered a highlight of the game, contributing to its enjoyable experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and the zones are breathtaking.”
- “This game is incredible; the graphics are impressive. It's like you're playing it on the Sega Genesis.”
- “Amazing graphics, holds up to this day and a lot of new content was added.”
- “Terrible graphics can't play anything in the free version as it's all locked.”
- “But I'm sad because every time the game loads it gets a graphic glitch and crashes on this phone.”
- “My graphics are slow and really bad.”
gameplay
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
51%
3%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its nostalgic feel, smooth mechanics, and vibrant graphics, reminiscent of the original Sonic 2. However, many users express frustration with the frequent ads that disrupt gameplay, sometimes appearing during critical moments, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is still considered enjoyable and well-crafted, with some users highlighting the addition of new features and improved controls.
- “This game is an extremely good remake of Sonic 2; it also includes the Hidden Palace Zone, which is not available in normal gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is timeless, and there are few frame rate issues.”
- “Amazing 16-bit pixel tall Sonic design, amazing gameplay, and one of these guys helped make Sonic Mania the best Sonic game.”
- “When you finally get rid of the ad and resume the half a second of gameplay you've seen, it immediately pauses and shoves an ad in your face.”
- “After the update, the game crashes after you defeat the final boss, so it doesn't show the ending of the game, the game just stops and closes itself, and besides that, when I play the time attack mode, and I want to complete certain zones, like Wing Fortress, Hidden Palace, or Metropolis Zone Act 3, the game crashes too. I want you to please fix that bug, because it's ruining my gameplay experience.”
- “The ads are everywhere... it even plays behind your gameplay....”
stability
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
3%
93%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly during specific levels and boss fights. While some players appreciate the nostalgia and improvements over previous versions, the overwhelming presence of bugs and issues, especially related to ads and multiplayer mode, detracts from the overall experience. A few users noted that they encountered minimal glitches, but the consensus leans towards significant stability problems that need addressing.
- “Looks great, runs great, and feels great.”
- “The graphics are good, there's no glitches, and you have all characters.”
- “Great game, it has no glitches so far.”
- “But here's a problem, the game freezes for me a lot, no hate!”
- “When you die at the boss, the game freezes and then crashes, and your checkpoint is lost.”
- “The game freezes and closes the app.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
The story of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and nostalgic elements reminiscent of the original Sega Genesis titles. Many users express a desire for additional story content and modes, while also highlighting the excitement of character transformations like Super Sonic. However, some players find certain missions challenging, which can detract from their overall experience of the story.
- “Awesome storyline and gameplay.”
- “Awesome gameplay, good story, awesome villains, and good heroes.”
- “It is like the original Sega Genesis and the story is also very interesting.”
- “Sonic is the best cartoon and game, I also love his old games; the new ones don't give enough story.”
- “Dear Sega, I really love Sonic the Hedgehog 2; it was so cool between Sonic 1 and I got all the chaos emeralds. I love when Sonic changes into Super Sonic; he is so cool and (he can't get hurt). I love the end of the game, but when I beat the game, it says 'game quit.' Please fix it; I didn't see the end of the story. I love the game; please fix the bugs.”
- “I love Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but I have to be online to play story mode.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing character interactions, such as Tails' antics and Eggman's comical expressions during boss fights. Players find the game's glitches and control mishaps to be funny, adding to the overall lighthearted experience. The nostalgic charm and humorous moments contribute to a fun and entertaining gameplay atmosphere.
- “It's great, very funny, but the controls fail a bit at the moment to jump toward or backward.”
- “Classic Sonic is great and funny and excellent; he saved the day, yay!”
- “Amazing game brings good and funny memories.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its added content, including new playable characters, achievements, and game modes. Players appreciate the responsive controls and the inclusion of multiple characters from the start, enhancing the experience even after completing the game. However, some users express a desire for even more characters and events to further increase replay value.
- “There's so much replayability.”
- “Responsive controls, added content, and new game modes and achievements make for loads of replay value!”
- “You can play as Knuckles here, and they also added achievements, so this game has replay value even after you have beaten it with all the characters.”
- “It desperately needs a deadzone added to the directional control to solve this; then the game will become infinitely more playable.”
- “There needs to be more playable characters and more villains.”
- “I love this game, but Sonic the Hedgehog 2 needs some events like having more playable characters like Shadow.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, with nostalgia evoking feelings of childhood joy and sadness, particularly when facing challenging levels. While some reviews highlight frustration with controls and difficulty, others reflect a deep attachment to the game's legacy, leading to moments of both joy and tears. Overall, the emotional responses range from nostalgic happiness to frustration and disappointment.
- “This is awful 😞 I cried because of Mystic Cave.”
- “I always played Sonic games when I was a kid, so this made me feel like a kid again :'d”
- “I love this game; the nostalgia lives on, it makes me want to cry.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The optimization of the game is generally praised, with smooth performance and well-implemented features, particularly in the mobile port for Android. However, some users note that it may not fully utilize higher refresh rates, such as 120Hz, which could impact the experience on certain devices. Overall, while the game runs well, there are concerns about its compatibility with specific hardware.
- “This mobile port is an example of how to properly port things to Android as its optimizations are perfectly implemented.”
- “It runs smoothly and has extra features added.”
- “The controls are good, the game runs smoothly and every piece of music is a banger.”
- “I recently bought a OnePlus 8 Pro, and the screen has a 120Hz refresh rate. My guess is that both this game, Sonic 1, and Sonic CD are not optimized for 120Hz screens.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with some experiences leading to resets that require a cumbersome return to previous levels. Overall, the grinding is viewed as unnecessarily difficult and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Unnecessarily hard, and extremely tedious and unfun.”
- “This really needs to be fixed; one time I was in the Sky Fortress zone, then it reset, and it was a tedious process to get back to the level.”