Systems: Genesis, Wii Virtual Console, Xbox Live Arcade, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, 3DS Virtual Console
Release Dates: Genesis: 11/21/92 (JP), 11/24/92 (EU/NA)
Wii VC: 6/11/07 (NA), 6/19/07 (EU), 7/6/07 (JP)
Xbox LA: 9/12/07 (WW)
iOS: 4/20/10 (WW, Version 1), 12/12/13 (WW, Version 2)
Android: 12/12/13 (WW)
Windows Phone: 12/18/13 (WW)
3DS VC: September 2015
Developers: Sonic Team / Sega Technical Institute
He’s Back Once More!
Story: Dr. Robotnik is back once more to trap animals into robots again. Sonic is after him to stop him, but now has a friend alongside him named Miles “Tails” Prower, a two-tailed fox who can fly with his tails. 2 Fast 2 Speedy
Gameplay: The gameplay is almost rather similar to the first game, but with some obvious changes. Such as having Tails by your side, so now you can actually play multiplayer in the game, which involves you racing to the end of the level. Another change to the game (which later becomes a signature to the series) is a spin dash. By pressing down and pressing the jump button repeatedly, Sonic and Tails can roll in place and gain speed. This is really useful, especially if you need to get back up on a curved edge. This also helps regain speed if you get hit and lose your speed. Level wise, they’re even better and more lush and beautiful.
Colorful as Ever!
Graphics: The game looks rather the same as the previous game. But they still look really good. The backgrounds are beautiful and very nice to look at, and the sprites are still amazing.Hum Along Everyone
Music: What’s a Sonic game without a good soundtrack? This soundtrack is another well-done one, with memorable tunes such as Chemical Zone. Another great soundtrack to the library.Music is composed by Masato Nakamura.
Can It Top the First?
Overall: To answer the headline, yes. Yes it can. This is a lot better than the first game, especially with the spin dash added it. It made life more easier. And more fun and speedy too.4 / 5