Title:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Genre:
2D Platformer

Platform:
Game Gear/Master System (Mark III)

Developer:
Sega of Japan

Release Dates:
Game Gear -
Europe - 10/92
North America - 11/92
Japan - 21/11/92

Master System -
Latin America - 25/10/92

Memory:
None

Players:
1

Zones:
7

Playable:
Sonic

Re-releases:
Sonic 2 in 1 (GG)
Sonic Adventure DX Director's Cut (GCN)

Other Pages:
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Intro:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was the first game released that featured Sonic's popular sidekick, Tails. It plays pretty much in the same way as the original 8-bit Sonic the Hedgehog; Sonic running through the zones, collecting Chaos Emeralds as he goes.

Story:
After beating Eggman the first time around, Sonic left South Island looking for adventure. However, when he returned there was no one to greet him. Confused, Sonic went back to his digs to think. When he got there, he found a note written by his pal Tails. It told him that Eggman had returned, and kidnapped all the animals for his badnik army.

This time, Eggman wants revenge. He's holding Tails hostage, and won't let Sonic get to him unless he brings the (six) Chaos Emeralds. He's also built six 'Master Robots' (Sounds a bit like Mega Man, hmm?) to try and beat our cobalt friend into a mushy pulp... Can Sonic rescue Tails and save the day?

The Game:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is very similar to the original 8-bit Sonic the Hedgehog, in that the graphics, style and game engines are nearly identical. This time, however, the game is quite considerably harder, with generally tougher bosses and harder to get emeralds.