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| + | {{disambig|the 2011 emulated release|the decompiled port of the 2013 mobile port|[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation)]]|earlier compilation versions|[[Sega Smash Pack 2]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Coverart.jpg | |cover = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Coverart.jpg | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 26, 2011}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 26, 2011|wrapper=emulator}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 29, 2018|ref=<ref name="MacLinRls">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/34270/announcements/detail/1674656328580811757|title=SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics :: Free update with new features! - Steam Community|date=2018-05-30}}</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 29, 2018|wrapper=emulator|ref=<ref name="MacLinRls">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/34270/announcements/detail/1674656328580811757|title=SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics :: Free update with new features! - Steam Community|date=2018-05-30}}</ref>}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 29, 2018|ref=<ref name="MacLinRls"/>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 29, 2018|wrapper=emulator|ref=<ref name="MacLinRls"/>}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-the-hedgehog-2|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic the Hedgehog }} | ||
|steam appid = 71163 | |steam appid = 71163 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 8788 | ||
|strategywiki = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | |strategywiki = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | ||
|mobygames = sonic-the-hedgehog-2 | |mobygames = sonic-the-hedgehog-2 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Series|Sonic the Hedgehog | + | {{Introduction |
| + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:side view}} {{Glossary:scrolling}} {{Glossary:platform}} game co-developed by [[Company:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] and [[Company:Sega Technical Institute|Sega Technical Institute]] and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series. | ||
| − | + | |release history = Originally released on Sega Genesis in 1992, the game was ported to PC and released as a standalone title on January 26, 2011. It was previously ported and included in ''[[ Sega Smash Pack 2]]''. | |
| − | |||
| + | |current state = The game was eventually delisted on all storefronts on May 20, 2022 in preparation for the release of ''[[Sonic Origins]]''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sega.com/Home/ Official developer site] | {{mm}} [http://www.sega.com/Home/ Official developer site] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.sonicretro.org/ Sonic Retro] - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here. |
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | sonic-the-hedgehog-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SONIC2 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71163 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | sonic-the-hedgehog-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71163 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Internet Archive streaming=== | ===Internet Archive streaming=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics settings.png|Launcher options menu.}} | {{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics settings.png|Launcher options menu.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sega-genesis-classics-collection/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sega-genesis-classics-collection/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Pillarboxed/stretched 4:3. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Pillarboxed}}/{{term|stretched}} 4:3. Supported in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation)]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = |
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:37, 14 June 2023
This page is for the 2011 emulated release. For the decompiled port of the 2013 mobile port, see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation). For earlier compilation versions, see Sega Smash Pack 2.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sonic Team | |
| Sega Technical Institute | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows (emulator) | January 26, 2011 |
| macOS (OS X) (emulator) | May 29, 2018[1] |
| Linux (emulator) | May 29, 2018[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Platform |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series) | |
| Sonic CD | 1995 |
| Sonic's Schoolhouse | 1996 |
| Sonic 3D Blast (series) | |
| Sonic & Knuckles Collection | 1997 |
| Sonic R (series) | |
| Sonic Adventure (series) | |
| Sonic Heroes | 2004 |
| Sonic Mega Collection Plus | 2006 |
| Sonic Riders | 2006 |
| Sonic Racing (series) | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 2010 |
| Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | 2010 |
| Sonic Spinball | 2010 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2011 |
| Sonic 3 & Knuckles | 2011 |
| Sonic Generations | 2011 |
| Sonic CD (2012) | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | 2012 |
| Sonic Dash | 2014 |
| Sonic Lost World | 2015 |
| Sonic Mania | 2017 |
| Sonic Forces | 2017 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
| Sonic Colors: Ultimate | 2021 |
| Sonic Origins | 2022 |
| Sonic Frontiers | 2022 |
| The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | 2023 |
| Sonic Superstars | 2023 |
| Sonic Dream Team | 2023 |
| Sonic X Shadow Generations | 2024 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a singleplayer side view scrolling platform game co-developed by Sonic Team and Sega Technical Institute and published by Sega. It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Originally released on Sega Genesis in 1992, the game was ported to PC and released as a standalone title on January 26, 2011. It was previously ported and included in Sega Smash Pack 2.
The game was eventually delisted on all storefronts on May 20, 2022 in preparation for the release of Sonic Origins.
General information
- Official developer site
- Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
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Internet Archive streaming
- Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed that the US release is used
- Some browsers (like Chrome) will have significant slowdown while streaming. It is recommended to use Firefox, as no such issues occur
This game is available for free and legal streaming via the Internet Archive. It has been configured to run under MAME emulation.
To modify emulator settings, press Tab ↹. Controller support is available for compatible browsers (hold down a button on the controller while loading the page).
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Can also be found as part of Sonic Classics/Compilation
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Mega Drive Classics\setup.dat %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Genesis Classics\setup.dat |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
- Configuration settings are shared between all Sega Mega Drive Classics games.
- Folder name varies by region.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Mega Drive Classics\0041 %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Genesis Classics\0041 |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
- Folder name varies by region.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Launcher options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Pillarboxed/stretched 4:3. Supported in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation). | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | The mouse can only be used in the launcher. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Only the launcher options menu cannot be navigated with a gamepad. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op Shared-screen. |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
Sonic 2 HD
- Sonic 2 HD is an unofficial overhaul of Sonic 2. A demo was released on September 30, 2017.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics :: Free update with new features! - Steam Community - last accessed on 2018-05-30