Sonic 2 is basically a perfect sequel, it does almost everything better than the first game, with much improved level design, more stages, better bosses and the Spindash, allowing Sonic to take off from a standstill at top speed and immediately pick up momentum from loops and ramps.
The games story is light, but has a clear sense of scale and unique settings. This game debuts Tails as Sonic’s best friend, and although he plays no different to Sonic, it’s cool to have the option.
Sonic 2 has a breakneck pace that never slows down, especially if you’re ignoring the special stages which honestly I reccomned that you do unless you really care about unlocking Super Sonic. This was his first appearance, but it doesn’t really change much in the ending, in fact I like the original ending of Tails saving Sonic a lot more!
The special stages introduce the half pipe, where you must collect enough rings to pass checkpoints before collecting the emerald. I can do these no problem nowadays, but it took me years to get to this point, do not worry if you can’t get them it doesn’t matter.
Sonic 2 is just a hell of a lot of fun to blast through. I do think it starts to drop off towards the end, I was never a fan of Oil Ocean or Metropolis, and Sky Chase isn’t as exciting as it could be. But the game ends strong and the final boss against the Death Egg Robot is as iconic as it is threatening.
I love Sonic 2, the musics great and the aesthetics are even better. It’s really short, and I’m not a fan of the special stages, but I highly reccomend this one.
The games story is light, but has a clear sense of scale and unique settings. This game debuts Tails as Sonic’s best friend, and although he plays no different to Sonic, it’s cool to have the option.
Sonic 2 has a breakneck pace that never slows down, especially if you’re ignoring the special stages which honestly I reccomned that you do unless you really care about unlocking Super Sonic. This was his first appearance, but it doesn’t really change much in the ending, in fact I like the original ending of Tails saving Sonic a lot more!
The special stages introduce the half pipe, where you must collect enough rings to pass checkpoints before collecting the emerald. I can do these no problem nowadays, but it took me years to get to this point, do not worry if you can’t get them it doesn’t matter.
Sonic 2 is just a hell of a lot of fun to blast through. I do think it starts to drop off towards the end, I was never a fan of Oil Ocean or Metropolis, and Sky Chase isn’t as exciting as it could be. But the game ends strong and the final boss against the Death Egg Robot is as iconic as it is threatening.
I love Sonic 2, the musics great and the aesthetics are even better. It’s really short, and I’m not a fan of the special stages, but I highly reccomend this one.