If you're aiming to achieve the true ending you'll additionally have to obtain all 7 Chaos Emeralds on the way to Robotnik. The then-new Spin Dash move allows Sonic to accelerate to dashing speed from a standing start, which helps alleviate minor frustrations present in the first game you no longer need to find a suitable run-up before tackling tricky sections requiring momentum (note that the Spin Dash was added into M2's 3D Classics port of Sonic 1).
It's exhilarating stuff, and it's amazing to note just how far Sega managed to push the Mega Drive to its absolute limits.
In Sonic 2, the developers really went all-out to create wonderfully intricate levels, with plenty of exploring to be had, but at the same time allowing for some insane set-piece speed sequences with balls-to-the-wall rushing through loop-the-loops, twisting tunnels and cannonballing along vast networks of industrial pipes. However, where Sonic lacks a little in precision, he makes up for it with sheer, crazy speed. Sonic games have always been a bit flaky in terms of the platforming elements, never feeling quite as tight as Mario and friends. Collectable rings placed throughout each level provide protection, but taking damage will cause you to drop all your rings, after which any subsequent hit will result in a loss of life (although if you're quick enough, Sonic can grab a few of the fallen rings before they disappear for good). A plethora of enemies and level hazards will attempt to halt your progress as you make your way to the final battle with Dr. Along comes Sonic to save the day, only this time he's brought along some help in the form of his buddy, Tails the Fox.įor the benefit of those who've been living under a rock for a few decades, Sonic 2 is at its core a 2D platformer with the simple goal of reaching the end of each level unscathed. Robotnik returns with a new plan to transform the helpless animal inhabitants of Mobius into an army and force them into building his Death Egg super weapon. The set-up is similar to the previous iteration Dr. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 falls into the series 'really good' period and so it is with this Mega Drive classic that developer M2 finishes off its current run of 3D Classics for Nintendo 3DS.įollowing on from the smash-hit original was never going to be easy, but thankfully 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is everything a good sequel should be bigger and brasher without breaking any of the key elements that made the first game such a success. Sega's recent efforts have been average at best, tragically bad at their worst (with a few exceptions here and there, mostly on handheld formats). It's difficult to believe now, but there was a time when Sonic the Hedgehog games were good.
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