SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2

M2 · Feb 20, 2020

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Hailed as one of the most successful Genesis 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.

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Game Rant
Ramon Hara · Apr 05, 2020
8.0
Despite its old-age, the Sega Ages treatment was able to add to the game's value by including some essential modern-day features that make it easier to play on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the new Switch version also includes tons of display customization options and was able to retain the fast-paced but balanced gameplay that made Sonic the Hedgehog 2 one of the most loved games of all time.
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Nintendo Insider
Alex Seedhouse · Mar 12, 2020
8.0
It comes as little surprise but Sonic the Hedgehog 2 remains a fantastic platformer. Of the what seems like hundreds of releases this game has seen, the SEGA AGES version ranks among some of the better efforts. While it might lack the bells and whistles of the terrific Christian Whitehead remake, it’s still a great way to experience one of the hedgehog’s best adventures be it your first or tenth time.
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Darkstation
Allen · Mar 10, 2020
9.0
Sonic Mania came closest to capturing the magic of the series’ earliest roots but there’s nothing like that feeling of coming home again when revisiting the classics - not only for nostalgia’s sake but to be reminded of why you loved them to begin with. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 continues to be pure magic and no matter how many times it gets ported onto the hottest new thing, the experience will never be diluted.
Hey Poor Player
Heather Johnson Yu · Feb 24, 2020
8.0
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 the best of what they remembered and then some. With the quality of life improvements and the surprise additions of Super Sonic and Knuckles, among other features, SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2 was handled with the love and care such a treasured gem deserves.
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App Trigger
Eric Halliday · Feb 23, 2020
9.0
Honestly, I already went into this remake excited. It was a chance to sit back and enjoy a game I’ve loved for a solid portion of my life but this was still a pleasant surprise. For just about eight bucks, M2 could have just thrown us an emulation of the vanilla Sonic 2. Instead they gave us a ton of options and something that added replay to an already great game. I definitely recommend getting this.
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GameSpew
Richard Seagrave · Feb 21, 2020
8.0
As 2D platformers go, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is up there with the best of them. It has brilliant music, colourful visuals, inventive stages, and is generally just a joy to play. This SEGA Ages version is better than most thanks to its responsive controls and wealth of additional features, and that’s why you should probably pick it up.
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