SEGA

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Name: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Brand: SEGA
SKU: B00002ST7F

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Bottom line: The SEGA Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Adds Tails and the Super Spin Dash to the original high-speed formula; main trade-off: requires a SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive console to play.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Adds Tails and the Super Spin Dash to the original high-speed formula
✓ 11 main levels plus hidden bonus stages for strong replay value
✓ 1 or 2 player modes support co-op and competitive play
✓ Power sneakers and loop-de-loops deliver fast, addictive platforming

Cons

✗ Requires a SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive console to play
✗ No battery save, so longer runs must be finished in one sitting
✗ 16-bit visuals and audio show their age on modern displays
✗ Difficulty spikes in later Zones can frustrate newcomers

Manufacturer description

From the ManufacturerSUPER SPEED! Sonic's back and better than ever. He's a blur in blue! A blaze or action! With his new Super Spin Dash. And a new fabulous friend 'Tails' the Fox. You won't believe it 'til you see it. And when you play you won't stop. SUPER PLAY1 Defy gravity in hair raising loop-de-loops. Grab Power Sneakers and race like lightning through the mazes. Dash in a dizzying whirl acroll corkscrew speedway. Bounce like a pinball through the bumpers and springs of the amazing Zones. All at break neck speed! SUPER POWER! Sonic's attitude is can do. The mad scientist Dr. Robatnik…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Race with Sonic and his friend, Tails the Fox
Avoid obstacles and grab power sneakers to really zoom
Addictive high-speed action
11 levels plus bonus levels
1 or 2 Players

Full Specifications

Brand	SEGA
Rated	Rating Pending
Language	English
Type of item	Video Game
Computer Platform	Sega Genesis
Number of Players	1-2

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