Sonic Advance 2

1. GamecubeLover

   Aug 6, 2016

   10

   The 2nd one is amazing with better levels, better bosses, more characters, more variety, more addicting, and more entertaining and combineThe 2nd one is amazing with better levels, better bosses, more characters, more variety, more addicting, and more entertaining and combine those and you get a great game.… Expand

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2. Chrisl

   Jan 6, 2004

   10

   It is an excellent game but i cant find enough special rings theirfor ich cant get the crazy emeralds.

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4. GameDudeGuy

   Feb 4, 2021

   9

   If i was a critic i would give this game a 95 but since i am not i cant but hey its better than the prequel its just good

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5. AmyRoses

   Nov 27, 2016

   8

   Sonic Advance 2 is a major step down from Sonic Advance. The basic gameplay is the same, but, unfortunately, there are some key differencesSonic Advance 2 is a major step down from Sonic Advance. The basic gameplay is the same, but, unfortunately, there are some key differences that ruin some of the fun. It's not a bad game by any means, but Sonic Advance is just much better.
   
   The story is pretty much the exact same as Sonic Advance 1, so no points for originality. However, as I said in my review of the first game, it's the gameplay that counts. It's a Sonic game.
   
   Sonic Advance 2 does everything Sonic Advance does. Like Sonic Advance, the game goes back to the roots of Sonic, taking gameplay from the Genesis trilogy, and moving it to the Gameboy Advance. The main mistake this second iteration makes is it's over-reliance on speed. Sonic Advance 1 sacrifices some speed in order to keep the game fun and simple. Sonic Advance 2 goes over the top with speed, and as a consequence, the controls are much less tight. This wouldn't be a problem if the stages were built around speed. Unfortunately, this isn't the case, as another place where Sonic Advance 2 steps down from the original is level design. The first 3 or so Zones are fine, but after that, the number of cheap deaths via bottomless pits is unbelievable. That said, the Zones are generally still enjoyable, you just have to slow down. This focus on slowing down in later Zones just ruins the whole 'fast' thing.
   
   The Special Stage access is also a severe downgrade from Sonic Advance, which is saying something. Instead of the only slightly annoying spring system, Sonic Advance 2 forces you to look through the level for special rings. These rings will never be picked up by accident. You have to actually take time to look around the level, which yet again, makes me wonder why they tried so much to focus on speed.
   
   The graphics, however, are yet again brilliant. They even took the time to create new animations for all of the characters, which is greatly appreciated. The zones are also even more beautiful than Sonic Advance's, most of them being colourful and fun to look at.
   
   This game, once again, features four playable characters. The four characters that this game features are Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Cream, a new character. Cream is essentially an 'easy mode', with Cheese easily taking out bosses without effort at all. This is fine and all, but where's Amy? Amy is actually a secret fifth playable character this time around, and you must obtain all 7 Chaos Emeralds as all 4 characters to unlock her. This sounds like a joke, but it's true. This is a choice I just can't comprehend. Why is she only playable after putting yourself through literal torture? Who thought that Amy Rose, of all characters, was something people would put this much effort into unlocking? If that wasn't bad enough, they changed Amy's moveset into a Sonic clone. No longer does she have a unique way of playing through the game.
   
   The music in this game is a step up from Sonic Advance. Every track is memorable, my favourite being both of Music Plant Zone's tracks. Not only is the music itself amazing in this zone, but the sound effects from the various objects in each act make it the most memorable Zone in the entire Sonic Advance series.
   
   Overall, Sonic Advance 2 is a good game, but it doesn't quite reach the level of the original. It's essentially Sonic Advance with worse level designs and faster speed. It's still really fun, but I'd recommend playing the first game over this one.… Expand

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6. E102Gamma

   Aug 8, 2023

   7

   Attempts a new format of gameplay surrounding a new mechanic called "boost mode". Visuals, music and character animations are a sizable stepAttempts a new format of gameplay surrounding a new mechanic called "boost mode". Visuals, music and character animations are a sizable step up. Unfortunately, the gameplay is a slight step down due mainly to the Gameboy Advance's limitations. This was the fastest game in the series at the time though the Gameboy Advance's screen is too small for the player to see much coming. Despite this, the levels don't take advantage of this oversight too often for it to ruin the game entirely. As a matter of fact, the new boost mode mechanic makes this one of the most influential and important games in the series as it would pave the road follow up games would follow. The bosses are the best of the Advance series with three exceptions: Aero Egg, Egg-Go-Round, and Eggrobo Z. Special Stages are the worst in the series especially since the Chaos Emeralds are not longer shared among characters. Would recommend primarily for its influence on nearly every game in the series going forward.… Expand

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7. Untitled94

   Aug 16, 2017

   7

   Enjoyable when playing it casually, but when trying to complete it...still OK. It did improve on some things from the first SA, but it has theEnjoyable when playing it casually, but when trying to complete it...still OK. It did improve on some things from the first SA, but it has the same problem from Sonic 2, where Sonic went too fast in the game. The biggest problem I have with this game is you have to collect all 7 chaos emeralds in a really stupid way with all characters! It's a good game, but there's just stuff that makes it not as good as the first one.… Expand

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8. DistH

   Feb 28, 2021

   3

   This game destroyed Sonic advance 1. Sonic Advance 2 was made more on Speed than 2d classics which is BS. now I can't glide as Knuckles andThis game destroyed Sonic advance 1. Sonic Advance 2 was made more on Speed than 2d classics which is BS. now I can't glide as Knuckles and skip tough the first zone. oh and of course they needed to add more Bottom less pits from Angle Island F**k I hate that. the only Good level in this game is Music Plant Zone hell it wasn't that good it was just fine. they added a new character that is just a Tails copy. I rather play Sonic Jam for the Tiger Games.com than this S**t. the music is not as Good as the first game it's fine I guess. the Good thing a bout this Game is this game is better than Sonic Advance 3. Sonic Advance 2 is a Bad Game Don't Play it.… Expand

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