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This is the Japanese version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Sega Game Gear. It is a popular retro game that improves on the first installment by introducing seven new hair-raising levels, providing hours of gaming excitement., This 16-bit adventure by Sega treats you to Dr. Eggman’s most maniacal plots, and features many intense high-speed battles. This time around, Sonic comes home from vacation to discover all his animal friends gone, and a mysterious note left behind by his double-tailed companion, Tails. Determined to find out what’s going on and save his friend, Sonic speeds through 21 individual battle zones, utilizing all his best moves, and even bringing along a few new tricks. Using techniques like taking a wild ride in a mine cart, and soaring on a hang glider, he bravely fights his way through each zone, before facing a different robotic boss. The ransom for his friend’s safe return are the six Chaos Emeralds, which have to be delivered to six new boss robots. When he reaches the final level, he’s forced to face his arch enemy, Dr. Ivo Robotnik, without the help of rejuvenating bonus rings. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Sega Game Gear, and developed by Aspect, is a 16-bit side-scrolling platform game released by Sega for their Sega Game Gear and Sega Master System formats in 1992. This follows the release of the original “Sonic the Hedgehog” for the Sega Genesis in 1991. Sega also brought out an arcade version “SegaSonic the Hedgehog” in 1993. Following the continuing popularity of this gaming series, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble was released in 1994. As you play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Sega Game Gear, you, have to fight your way through seven zones, each consisting of three acts, the third consisting of a boss battle. Like previous games in the series, players control Sonic as he makes his way through the seven zones, overcoming deadly obstacles and fighting various bad guys. During Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Sega Game Gear, you can protect yourself from enemy damage by collecting rings. Extra lives are earned by collecting 100 rings. Unlike the previous 8- bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, you are now able to recollect some of the rings after being hit. There are other technical improvements, such as being able to run through loops and smash some of the walls. There are also gameplay mechanics that are unique to certain zones, like using a hanglider, skimming across the surface of water, or floating inside giant bubbles. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Sega Game Gear is a fun and entertaining saga beloved by fans of retro video games.Product Identifiers
PublisherSEGA
eBay Product ID (ePID)53180168
Product Key Features
GenreAction & Adventure
Video Game SeriesSonic the Hedgehog Series
PlatformSega Game Gear
Game NameSonic the Hedgehog 2
Additional Product Features
Release Year1992
Number of Players1
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick