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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
By Sonic Team, released 1 Jan 1992
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Sega Genesis
- mobile phone
- Nintendo DS
- macOS
- platformer
What it is
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a 1992 adventure and platformer from Sonic Team, published by SEGA. Dr. Eggman, also known as Dr. Robotnik, turns animals into robots and makes them build the Death Egg. Sonic is joined by Tails, and the goal is to find the seven Chaos Emeralds and stop Eggman’s plan. The game is available across Microsoft Windows, Linux, Sega Genesis, mobile phone, Nintendo DS, macOS, Nintendo GameCube, and arcade video game platforms. Its Steam release supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, partial controller support, and Family Sharing. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 offers an adventure built around platforming, collecting the emeralds, and opposing Eggman’s weapon project.
What players like, and what they don't
- Sonic and Tails team up
- Seven Chaos Emeralds to find
- Multiplayer support
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Family Sharing support
- Partial controller support
- Steam release lists Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Original release dates to 1992
Who it suits
It suits players looking for classic platforming with Sonic and Tails. Multiplayer support and broad platform availability serve players on several systems.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 centers on fast platforming, emerald collecting, and stopping the Death Egg project. Its Steam version adds multiplayer and broad desktop operating-system support.
