Sonic and Tails are waiting for you on your phone – just how you remember them
If Sonic the Hedgehog was a landmark moment in console gaming, then Sonic the Hedgehog 2 simply cemented Sega and the spiky blue hero in gamers’ consciousness. By introducing Tails, Sonic’s great friend who joined him on many adventures, the second game began to expand the world fiction. More than 20 years after its release, Sega brings this platformer to iOS and Android in a faithful remake of the Genesis/Mega Drive classic.
A remake and more
This mobile remake of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is totally faithful to the original adventure of Sonic the Hedgehog and his friend Tails: same screens, same aesthetic, and – above all – the same level of challenge as the 1992 platformer. So, if you are looking for a 90’s experience, you will find it in this adaptation.
Of course, like any good rerelease also it has new features. Now, along with Sonic and Tails, you can also play the whole game as Knuckles – another of Sonic’s friends who didn’t sign on until Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
In addition to the new gameplay this character brings, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 also introduce some intelligent refinements to the original game – namely converting the one-on-one races into an online game (though it can be hard to find users to play with) and a new boss rush mode.
Sonic’s looking good
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 retains the aesthetics of the original home console version. The only real visual changes has being to remaster the graphics to fit the modern widescreen display of today’s mobiles and to run at 60 fps. This is a subtle change but improves him experience.
The soundtrack of the game is also there in full but also features remastered tracks, which are a real treat.
As for the controls, we have the classic stick system and touch, all controlled through virtual onscreen-buttons.
A treat for fans of retro
As it did with the first Sonic, Sega’s remake of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is ideal for all who feel nostalgic for some Hedgehog and Fox action. This is the game you remember, but adapted for the modern age.
Speed back in time and discover the game that first united Sonic the Hedgehog with his amazing flying sidekick Miles “Tails” Prower. Run through high speed levels packed with enemies and hazards as you zoom along loop de loops in your mission to destroy the devious Dr. Eggman. This definitive version has been fully built from the ground up for mobile devices, featuring re-mastered graphics and audio, and all new game content.
A CLASSIC ADVENTURE
Race as Sonic and Tails through high speed environments such as Casino Night and Chemical Plant. Destroy Dr. Eggman in epic boss battles or aim for the high score in Sonic 2’s iconic half pipe Special Stage.
Exclusive New Content
An all new ‘Boss Attack mode’ challenges the player to defeat all of the game’s devious bosses in one run. Additionally choose to play the game as Knuckles in addition to Sonic and Tails.
Exclusive New Content
For the first time ever explore the mysterious Hidden Palace Zone. These lost levels feature undiscovered enemies, new hazards and a climatic showdown with Dr. Eggman.
