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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

A fast side-scrolling platformer where you run, jump and spin through large 2D levels, collecting rings and smashing robot enemies on the way to boss fights. Tails joins as a second character a friend can control, and there is a split-screen race mode. Bonus stages let you chase the Chaos Emeralds. Is it your kind of game?

Retro platformerFast-pacedCouch co-opPlayStationPCXbox

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IGDB

88%

623 ratings

Steam:

86%

38 reviews

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you want speedy, retro side-scrolling with a great soundtrack and a friend on the couch.

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you want a long game or modern checkpoints and depth.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: November 1, 1992
Length: About 2 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Platform
Themes: Action · Science fiction
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Online up to 2 · Couch co-op up to 2
Languages: 1 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Unknown
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Sonic the Hedgehog 2?: About 2 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on?: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog 2 have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 2 · Couch co-op up to 2.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog 2 run on Steam Deck?: Unknown