SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2" is coming soon to Switch! New information also revealed, including a mode that lets you play all stages with Knuckles!

SEGA Games has announced details of the upcoming "SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2" for the Nintedo Switch. This title will be exclusively available for download and will only be available on the Nintendo eShop. The price is 999 yen (tax included).

Sonic the Hedgehog 2" is the second title in the "Sonic" series released on the Mega Drive in 1992. Sonic and Dr. Eggman battle it out on West Side Island, a place that thrives on the power of a stone called the Chaos Emerald. In addition to the "Spin Dash," a technique used by Sonic to spin around at high speed, gather power, and accelerate in an instant as he opens up, this title also marks the first appearance of Tails, a well-known character in the series. The port of this title for the Switch will be "SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

According to the information released, this title will feature "Original Mode," which faithfully recreates the Mega Drive version; "Ring Keep Mode," which allows players to start the game with 10 rings as Sonic's life substitute and halves the number of rings that fly off when he takes damage; and "Super Sonic Mode," in which Sonic takes on a golden form and gains overwhelming strength. The game also features three basic modes, including "Ring Keep Mode," which halves the number of rings that fly off when Sonic takes damage, and "Super Sonic Mode," in which players can experience the golden form of Sonic and his overwhelming strength. Also included is the special "Knuckles in Sonic 2" mode, which can be played by inserting a "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" cartridge into the Mega Drive version of "Sonic & Knuckles. All stages of this title can be played with Knuckles, and it seems that you can go to places that you could not reach with Sonic.

For more information, please check the following.

New Information

Introduction of each mode

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 features three modes of play: Original Mode, Ring Keep Mode, and Super Sonic Mode, which can be played by two players simultaneously. A window has been added to display the "Ring Chain," which indicates the number of rings that have been captured with no misses, and the "Max Ring Chain," which is the maximum number of rings that can be captured during play. The additional elements not found in the Mega Drive version can be removed in the options settings.


Original Mode

A mode that faithfully reproduces the Mega Drive version.

Ring Keep Mode

A beginner's rescue mode that allows players to enjoy "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" in a more casual manner. The game starts with the player holding 10 rings, and the number of rings that scatter when damaged is reduced by half.

Super Sonic Mode

This is a special mode added after clearing the game in either "Original" or "Ring Keep" mode. The game starts with all Chaos Emeralds and 50 rings, and if you jump with more than 50 rings, you transform into Super Sonic with the power of Chaos Emeralds! You can enjoy overwhelming speed and strength.


Knuckles in Sonic 2

Reproduction of the special mode that could be played by locking on (inserting) a cartridge of "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" into the Mega Drive version of "Sonic & Knuckles"! All stages of "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" can be played with Knuckles. Using Knuckles' gliding and wall-climbing, you may be able to reach places where new secrets are hidden ......? In addition, in this mode, as in the "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" mode, you can choose between "Original Mode", "Ring Keep Mode", and "Super Knuckles Mode".
*"Super Knuckles Mode" is added when you clear either "Original" or "Ring Keep" mode when using Knuckles.


● Challenge Mode

A SEGA AGES version of the original mode in which players compete to collect 100 rings in the time it takes to reach the goal. Players can choose between Sonic and Knuckles.


Other features

In addition to the online ranking, the "Ring Chain Ranking," which was popular in the previous "Sonic the Hedgehog," can now be replayed, and the Challenge Mode ranking can also be competed. In addition, as an element unique to the SEGA AGES version, it is possible to switch between the Japanese and overseas versions of the game, as well as to turn on the stage select function at all times, which was possible in the backstage mode. Screen modes can also be selected, including "Vintage," a pseudo-reproduction of the familiar CRT screen. HD vibration is also supported, so you can feel a pleasant vibration when Sonic spins dash, jumps with the spring, or destroys an item box.


Outline of the game
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Genre: Action
Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
Players: 1-2 players
Release date: Coming soon
Price: 999 yen (tax included)
CERO: A (for all ages)
Publisher/Distributor: SEGA Games Inc.

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