Once upon a time, the only way you'd be able to play the blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog on the go was through two arcane devices known respectively as the Game Gear and/or the Sega Nomad. Now, anyone with a smartphone gets their choice of Sonic, Angry Bird, and everything in between. But it just wasn't the same. But it can be now.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2, easily one of the greatest games the Sega Genesis had to offer, has been remastered, is now available for you tablet and/or smartphone of choice, as it's ready to download on both iOS and Android devices. As a press release noted, "Gamers can re-discover the high speed adrenaline rush through iconic zones such as Emerald Hill, Chemical Plant and Casino Night. Spin, dash and loop de loop with upgraded visuals and a silky smooth frame rate. Defeat deadly enemies as Sonic, Tails or Knuckles and experience brand new content in the challenging Boss Attack Mode where players can now try and beat all of the game's bosses in a single run."
This port has been developed by Sonic Retro, the same team that created mobile ports of the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic CD. Just like they added extras in their other ports (like being able to play as Tails in the first game), they've added another extra in Sonic 2.
Case in point, this version of the game restores a level cut from the original game. "For the first time, fans can finally discover the secrets of the much rumoured and never-before-seen Hidden Palace Zone. This brand new level was never included in the original Genesis version of the game and feature new enemies, hazards and an epic showdown with Dr. Eggman. This hidden zone is a forgotten treasure finally ready to be discovered on mobile."
The level eventually found its way into Sonic & Knuckles, but this is how the level was originally intended.
This version is free as an update for fans that have already downloaded the game for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and new players can purchase the re-mastered version from the App Store. It'll also be available on Google Play.
You can check out the launch trailer below.
