

Traveling across South Island, Sonic overcomes Robotnik's various obstacles and traps while hunting for the Chaos Emeralds.

Finishing the message, Sonic sets out to thwart Robotnik's scheme.

The fox also mentions that the doctor has build six fearsome Master Robots to await the hedgehog in each Zone, and warns him to be very careful as the villain has specific plans for eliminating him. Tails adds as well in the note that Sonic can only get to the Crystal Egg if he has the six Chaos Emeralds. Robotnik, and that the fox is being held prisoner in a place called the Crystal Egg where he has written this note. The note explains that all the Animals on South Island have been kidnapped by Dr. Confused, Sonic goes home, where he finds a note written by his close friend, Miles "Tails" Prower. When he returns however, he sees no sign of his Animal friends. The title screen for the Sega Master System version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.Īfter the events of the last incident, peace has returned to South Island, prompting Sonic the Hedgehog to leave the quiet island in pursuit of adventures. Spoiler warning: Plot, ending details or any kind of information follow.

Such re-releases include the Virtual Console for the Wii and Nintendo 3DS. Much like other Game Gear and Master System titles, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has been re-released on several pack-ins and compilations or been included as an unlockable mini-games. The story itself centers around Sonic rescuing Animals and Tails who was kidnapped by Dr. Predating its 16-bit counterpart for the Sega Mega Drive by less than a month, the game marks the debut of Miles "Tails" Prower, Sonic the Hedgehog's best friend who later would become one of the main characters in the series.ĭespite sharing the same title, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is an entirely different game from its 16-bit counterpart, featuring entirely different Zones, a different storyline, and additional features. The game was first released on 16 October 1992 for Sega Master System and later ported to the Game Gear between 29 October 1992 and late November 1992, the former being exclusive to PAL countries. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ( ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ2, Sonikku za Hejjihoggu Tsū ?), also known as Sonic the Hedgehog 2 GG to differentiate from its 16-bit counterpart, is a 2D platforming game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series developed by Aspect and released by Sega.
