Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

86
Critic Rating
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About

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.

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.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story2.4h
Main + Extra3.0h
Completionist3.1h
All Styles2.6h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 9/26/2026

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Multiplayer

Online Co-opUp to 2
Local Co-opUp to 2
Campaign Co-opYes

Languages

LanguageSupport
EnglishInterface
JapaneseInterface

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Game Info

Release Date11/1/1992
DeveloperSega Technical Institute
PublisherSega
PlatformsPlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, Xbox 360
GenresPlatform
IGDB Rating86/100 (622)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer
Co-operative
Split screen

Themes

Action
Science fiction

Perspectives

Side view

Release Dates

Sega Mega Drive/GenesisNov 24, 1992
Nintendo 3DSJun 27, 2013
PC (Microsoft Windows)Jan 26, 2011
WiiJun 11, 2007
WiiJul 6, 2007
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