Sonic the Hedgehog 2

 Xbox 360
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Console Monster
    95
    Best of the 2D Sonic games.
  2. Eurogamer
    90
    An all-time great.
  3. GamesRadar+
    90
    Another must-buy game for your virtual library.
  5. X-ONE Magazine UK
    90
    Find a comfy armchair, arm yourself with fizzy sweets and pretend you're eight again. [Issue 26, p.116]
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  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    90
    Still fresh 15 years on - and just as much fun. [Christmas 2007, p.107]
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  7. TeamXbox
    84
    Despite its age, Sonic 2’s gameplay holds up pretty well, with a lot of adversaries to avoid or dispatch.
  8. GameSpot
    80
    The quintessential Sonic experience is made even better thanks to the inclusion of achievements and a strong, competitive multiplayer component.
  9. MS Xbox World
    80
    As a whole, this game is a complete classic that never really seems to bore.
  10. IGN
    79
    Holds up as not only one of the best games available on Sega's memorable 16-bit machine, but also a worthy addition to any XBLA library.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine
    75
    For longtime gamers and those who can stomach the blocky graphics and touchy controls, it's great retro fun. [Dec 2007, p.78]
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  12. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    A timeless classic, but one we've played to death before. Still, 400 points isn't bad value. [Dec 2007, p.96]
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Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
31
#31 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
81
#81 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 100
  3. Negative: 6 out of 100
  1. Funkymonk
    Feb 3, 2013
    10
    What can i say that hasn't already been said about this unbelievable game? Just in case you don't know Sonic 2 was one of those games thatWhat can i say that hasn't already been said about this unbelievable game? Just in case you don't know Sonic 2 was one of those games that was great in every way; The best graphics of the era, an iconic soundtrack and some of the most perfect gameplay there has ever been. Even after all these years this provides one of computer games greatest rushes. The title of "classic" is given out to far too many games but if anything deserves it this does!… Full Review »
  2. SawnikAdventure
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    I'm not going into detail, but I'll say this: you're an absolute idiot who plays nothing but this lame crap that they call 'Call Of Duty' allI'm not going into detail, but I'll say this: you're an absolute idiot who plays nothing but this lame crap that they call 'Call Of Duty' all day and has no social life or sense of challenge if you don't have the slightest bit of love for this incredible game. Long live Sonic 2 and all of the amazing classic games, for that matter.… Full Review »
  3. KeiranB.
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    One of the greatist games of all time and the best of its generation. The pinicle of platform gaming matched by none, a timeless classic
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