SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2
February 20, 2020
Hailed as one of the most successful Mega Drive games, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 garnered critical acclaim swiftly after its 1992 release. Follow Sonic and Tails (in his debut!) as they team up against Dr. Eggman in order to save the Chaos Emeralds from the clutches of evil. Sonic The …
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Critic Reviews (11)
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78.0
Gameplay
92.0
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40.0
"If for some reason you still haven’t picked this game up yet, the low price and impressive extras set should soften the blow of uncertainty. It’s a classic for a reason, and 2D Sonic games are a fantastic fit for …"
Read original review"Even if you own Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on a dozen consoles, playing it again on Switch is worth it for the few extras and portability."
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85.0
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93.0
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78.0
"With some welcome new extras, including a playable Knuckles, SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is another masterful port from M2 and the best version of the best Sonic game yet."
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86.0
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72.0
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78.0
"Still, if you like the 16-bit Sonic 2, and especially if you like playing as Knuckles in Sonic 2, then this is still a must-own for platforming fans as it’s a very solid version of the game, and completely eliminates …"
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75.0
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75.0
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75.0
"All in all, Sonic 2 is still a great game this time wrapped in a very nice package. The new modes make the game more accessible than ever, while still retaining the core Sonic experience. While there are some nice …"
Read original review"It’s not often that a decades-old game ages as well as we remember through our rose-colored glasses; fans of the original Sonic the Hedgehog 2 would then feel pleased to hear that SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2 gives players …"
Read original review"2020 appears as if it will be big for the blue hedgehog so why not pick this up on your Switch and get ready for the ride."
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75.0
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80.0
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65.0
"The Sega Ages line brings Sonic The Hedgehog 2 to the Nintendo Switch, which offers a classic retro platforming experience with modern features."
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85.0
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90.0
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60.0
"In spite of featuring less content than the title&s;s 2013 remake for iOS and Android, that doesn&s;t change the fact that this is the best version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 currently available for a home console. Knuckles is included …"
Read original review"Whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or are a massive fan looking for another speedy blue fix, you can’t really go wrong with SEGA AGES: Sonic the Hedgehog 2."
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75.0
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85.0
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30.0
"Team M2 has done another masterful job with this Sega Ages release and it’s another must-have as far as I’m concerned."
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