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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II
By Sonic Team, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Portable
- Windows Phone
What it is
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II is a platform game from Sonic Team that continues the events of Episode I. Metal Sonic has returned and teamed up with Dr. Eggman, so Sonic joins forces with Tails to face them across four new Zones. The game adds combination moves for the pair and uses a new engine with updated physics and HD graphics. Players can also team up in online or local collaborative play, taking control of Sonic and Tails together. It is listed as a single-player game with partial controller support and Family Sharing. The Steam platform listing names Windows; other listed platforms are PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and Windows Phone. Owners of both Episode I and Episode II unlock Episode Metal, a bonus zone focused on Metal Sonic and the story behind his return. The game is published by SEGA.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four new Zones
- Online and local collaborative play
- Sonic and Tails combination moves
- Episode Metal unlock for owners of both episodes
- Partial controller support
- Steam platform listing names Windows
Who it suits
This suits players who want a Sonic platform game with Tails joining Sonic and four new Zones. The collaborative play option may fit friends who want to play as the pair together.
Episode II continues the story with Tails alongside Sonic and adds collaborative play. The Episode Metal bonus requires owning both episodes.
