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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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First release
Nov 1992
Publisher
Tec Toy, Sega
Genres
Platform · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Xbox 360

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a side-scrolling platform game and the sequel to the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Players control Sonic as he traverses larger, faster-paced levels across West Side Island, collecting rings, defeating robot enemies, and pursuing Doctor Robotnik. The game introduces Sonic's sidekick Miles "Tails" Prower, a two-tailed fox who can be controlled by a second player. It also adds the spin dash move, a competitive split-screen multiplayer mode, and pseudo-3D special stages in which players collect rings to earn Chaos Emeralds.

Also known as Sonic 2

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Doctor Robotnik seeks the Chaos Emeralds to power his space station, the Death Egg, and has trapped the animal inhabitants of West Side Island inside aggressive robots. Sonic the Hedgehog, joined by his new companion Miles "Tails" Prower, embarks on a journey to collect the Chaos Emeralds and stop Robotnik before his plans come to fruition.Read more

Doctor Robotnik seeks the Chaos Emeralds to power his space station, the Death Egg, and has trapped the animal inhabitants of West Side Island inside aggressive robots. Sonic the Hedgehog, joined by his new companion Miles "Tails" Prower, embarks on a journey to collect the Chaos Emeralds and stop Robotnik before his plans come to fruition.

Release dates
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Nov 1992
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Nov 21, 1992
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Nov 24, 1992
All 14 release dates
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Dec 01, 1992
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
1995
Wii
Jun 11, 2007
Wii
Jul 06, 2007
Xbox 360
Sep 12, 2007
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 26, 2011
PlayStation 3
Apr 20, 2011
Wii U
Nov 18, 2012
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 27, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 22, 2015
Nintendo 3DS
Oct 08, 2015
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
2h
Game modes
Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
anime, retro, mech, 16-bit, robots
… All 37, running, side-scrolling, classic, fox, sequel, endless runner, great soundtrack, boss fight, anthropomorphism, bonus stage, aquatic, hedgehog, sprinting mechanics, playstation plus, real-time combat, underwater gameplay, vertical scrolling, secret area, pinball stage, water level, xbox one backwards compatibility, auto-scrolling levels, speedrun, super speed, hidden room, music speed up, sega forever, wii virtual console, nintendo 3ds virtual console, wii u virtual console, nintendo switch online - expansion pack, 25d

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main + Extras (IGDB)
2h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Positive, 38 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 20 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 20 Oct
  • Local co-opIGDB · 20 Oct
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 20 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 20 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 20 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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