Genesis/Mega Drive

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

The evil Dr. Robotnik wants to conquer the world. In order to do that, he imprisons and transforms all animals into robots called 'Badniks'. This way they can build his powerful weapon, the Death Egg. Only Sonic the Hedgehog, and his new tagalong partner, Miles 'Tails' Prower, can stop Robotnik and his army of Badniks from taking over the world. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a side-scrolling platformer based around speed, and the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog. Like the original, players run through different worlds called Zones, which each have their own specific theme. There are two Acts in nearly all of the 10 Zones, and at the end of each Zone's last Act is a machine that Robotnik controls, whic...

Genre: Action
Year: 1992
Developer: Sega Technical Institute|Sonic Team
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

32 achievements · 420 total points

Chemical Madness Reach Chemical Plant Zone without using level select
5 pts
Hold Your Breath Reach Aquatic Ruin Zone without using level select
5 pts
Gamble! Gamble! Gamble! Reach Casino Night Zone without using level select
5 pts
Enjoy the View Reach Hill Top Zone without using level select
5 pts
Creepy Caverns Reach Mystic Cave Zone without using level select
5 pts
Pollution Solution Reach Oil Ocean Zone without using level select
5 pts
City Slicker Reach Metropolis Zone without using level select
5 pts
Ready for Take-Off! Reach Sky Chase Zone without using level select
5 pts
Airborne Attacker Reach Wing Fortress Zone without using level select
5 pts
That's No Moon! Reach Death Egg Zone without using level select
5 pts
Up 2 the Challenge Defeat Dr. Robotnik in Death Egg Zone without using level select
10 pts
Miles Ahead Beat the game as Tails alone without using level select
10 pts
Big Bucks! Hit the jackpot in Casino Night Zone
5 pts
Ring Wrangler I Complete Emerald Hill Zone Act 1 with a Perfect bonus
25 pts
Ring Wrangler II Complete Aquatic Ruin Zone Act 1 with a Perfect bonus
25 pts
Ring Wrangler III Collect all 67 rings in Sky Chase Zone without taking damage or transforming into Super Sonic
10 pts
Don't Look Back Reach Chemical Plant Zone without pressing left in either Emerald Hill Zone Acts or using level select
10 pts
Funds Running Dry Complete Aquatic Ruin Zone Act 1 without collecting any rings
25 pts
Ground Hog Complete Emerald Hill Zone Act 1 without jumping or using the Spin Dash
10 pts
Quick Dismantling Complete Death Egg Zone in under 2 minutes
10 pts
Super Sonic Style! Collect all 7 Chaos Emeralds without using level select
25 pts
Chaos Emerald Hill Collect all 7 Chaos Emeralds in Emerald Hill Zone
25 pts
You're Too Slow! Complete any Act in under 25 seconds - if you die, return to the menu to retry
10 pts
The Floor is Lava Defeat any boss without touching the ground
5 pts
Comfort Zone Complete Emerald Hill Zone without defeating any Badniks or dying - return to the menu to retry
10 pts
Robotnik Sees Stars Reach and attack the boss in Chemical Plant Zone Act 2 while under the effect of an Invincibility monitor
10 pts
Aquaphobic Ruin Complete Aquatic Ruin Zone without touching the water or dying - return to the menu to retry
10 pts
Gambling Intervention Complete Casino Night Zone Act 1 without collecting any rings
25 pts
King of the Hill Collect 4 1-Ups in Hill Top Zone Act 2 from rings and 1-Up monitors - score 1-Ups are not counted
10 pts
Flawless Fortress Complete Wing Fortress Zone without taking damage, transforming into Super Sonic, or respawning from checkpoints after a death
25 pts
Stuck in the Past Complete the game without using the Spin Dash or level select
25 pts
West Side Island Champion Complete the game without dying or using level select
50 pts

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 frequently asked questions

How do I play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 online with a friend?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Sonic the Hedgehog 2 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Sonic the Hedgehog 2 have achievements?

Yes, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has 32 achievements worth 420 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.