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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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First release
Oct 16, 1992
Publisher
Tec Toy, Sega
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Arcade · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
Wii, Sega Game Gear, Nintendo 3DS, Sega Master System/Mark III

This is a completely different game than its 16-bit counterpart on the Genesis/Mega Drive, and was originally released on the Sega Game Gear and Master System. The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 game marks the debut of Miles ‘Tails’ Prower, Sonic’s best pal, who is then seen recurring in the series. Assist Sonic to rescue Tails, who has been kidnapped by Dr. Robotnik in this platform video game. In exchange of Tails’ safety in this Sega Game Gear video game, the evil scientist asks that the six Chaos Emeralds be given away to six robots, so he can dominate the entire globe. With advanced ability of Sonic to smash through walls and grab back scattered rings hit by enemy, this platform video game is made even more exciting. Join the protagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 game as he rides a mine cart, a hang glider or skims through water surface in his rescue attempt. With seven zones and three acts each, this Sega Game Gear video game is a rollercoaster ride where you get rewarded at the end of each act.

Also known as Sonic 2 Game Gear

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Storyline
South Island has been peaceful since Dr. Robotnik's defeat. Sonic, bored, decides to go on a journey in search of other adventures. Upon his return, he is shocked to find the island nearly abandoned. The only clue as to where all his friends might have disappeared to was Tails being chased by Dr. Robotnik. Sonic chases after him, but he is too late to save Tails. Sonic finds out that he's been kidnapped by Dr. Robotnik and is being held in a place called Crystal Egg. The price for Tails' safe return are the 6 Chaos Emeralds, to be delivered to 6 new boss robots. Thus, Sonic goes on a quest to find the Chaos Emeralds and rescue Tails.Read more

South Island has been peaceful since Dr. Robotnik's defeat. Sonic, bored, decides to go on a journey in search of other adventures. Upon his return, he is shocked to find the island nearly abandoned. The only clue as to where all his friends might have disappeared to was Tails being chased by Dr. Robotnik. Sonic chases after him, but he is too late to save Tails. Sonic finds out that he's been kidnapped by Dr. Robotnik and is being held in a place called Crystal Egg. The price for Tails' safe return are the 6 Chaos Emeralds, to be delivered to 6 new boss robots. Thus, Sonic goes on a quest to find the Chaos Emeralds and rescue Tails.

Release dates
Sega Master System/Mark III
Oct 16, 1992
Sega Game Gear
Oct 29, 1992
Sega Game Gear
Nov 17, 1992
All 11 release dates
Sega Game Gear
Nov 21, 1992
Sega Game Gear
Nov 30, 1992
Sega Master System/Mark III
1992
Wii
Nov 18, 2008
Wii
Dec 08, 2008
Wii
Dec 26, 2008
Nintendo 3DS
Oct 31, 2012
Nintendo 3DS
Jul 27, 2013
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
16-bit, running, fox, 8-bit, anthropomorphism
… All 10, bonus stage, hedgehog, virtual console, wii virtual console, nintendo 3ds virtual console
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IGDB · recorded 17 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 17 Oct 2026