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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

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First release
May 15, 2012
Developer
Dimps
Publisher
Sega
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Arcade · Action
Platforms
Android, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, iOS, Ouya, Windows Phone, Xbox 360

The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!

Also known as Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II, S4E2, STH4E2

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Storyline
After the events of Episode I, Little Planet returns, and Dr. Eggman locates and repairs Metal Sonic. Sonic hears that Eggman is back, and reunites with Tails to stop him. Meanwhile, Metal Sonic searches for the heroes and sees them fly away in the Tornado, following them using Tails' rocket.Read more

After the events of Episode I, Little Planet returns, and Dr. Eggman locates and repairs Metal Sonic. Sonic hears that Eggman is back, and reunites with Tails to stop him. Meanwhile, Metal Sonic searches for the heroes and sees them fly away in the Tornado, following them using Tails' rocket.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 15, 2012
PlayStation 3
May 15, 2012
Android
May 16, 2012
All 9 release dates
PlayStation 3
May 16, 2012
Xbox 360
May 16, 2012
iOS
May 17, 2012
Windows Phone
May 17, 2012
Ouya
Jul 03, 2013
Wii
Date to be confirmed
Game modes
Co-operative, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
fast paced, 2.5d, steam, achievements, online
… All 18, snow, sequel, colorful, great soundtrack, steam achievements, digital distribution, xbox controller support for pc, playstation trophies, protagonist's name in the title, real-time combat, xbox one backwards compatibility, cancelled episodic game series, pax east 2012

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov

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