Release Date: June 24, 1992
Interesting Facts:
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was the first game in the series to feature a third playable character, Knuckles the Echidna.
- The game was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was a critical and commercial success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.
Characters:
- Sonic the Hedgehog: The blue blur who is always looking for a good time. Sonic can run fast, jump high, and spin into a ball to attack enemies.
- Tails the Fox: Sonic’s best friend and flying companion. Tails can fly, use his tails to attack enemies, and use his tails to spin Sonic around for a boost.
- Knuckles the Echidna: The guardian of the Master Emerald. Knuckles can climb walls, dig underground, and use his fists to attack enemies.
Levels:
- Angel Island Zone: A floating island with waterfalls, whirlpools, and water jets.
- Hydrocity Zone: A water-themed level with waterfalls, whirlpools, and water jets.
- Marble Garden Zone: A marble-themed level with moving platforms, spinning gears, and a giant marble ball.
- Sandopolis Zone: A desert-themed level with quicksand, cacti, and a giant sandworm.
- Ice Cap Zone: A snow-themed level with ice blocks, glaciers, and a giant icicle.
- Launch Base Zone: A rocket-themed level with rocket ships, platforms that shoot up, and a giant robot.
- Hidden Palace Zone: A secret level that can be unlocked by collecting all the Chaos Emeralds.
- Death Egg Zone: A giant space station.
Bosses:
- Eggman: Dr. Robotnik’s robotic alter ego. Eggman is the main antagonist of the game.
- Metal Sonic: A robotic copy of Sonic created by Eggman.
- Chaos 6: A giant, six-armed creature that is powered by the Chaos Emeralds.
Secrets and Cheat Codes:
- Level Select: Press Up, Up, Down, Down, Up, Up, Up at the title screen.
- Debug Mode: Press Up, Up, Down, Down, Up, Up, Up at the title screen.
- Invincibility: Collect all the Chaos Emeralds and then get all the rings in a level.
- Super Sonic: Collect all the Chaos Emeralds and then get all the rings in a level.
- Knuckles in Sonic 3: Connect Sonic & Knuckles to Sonic 3 via the cartridge slot on the Genesis. Select Sonic 3. Press and hold the A button on the second controller. You will now be able to play as Knuckles in Sonic 3.
