# Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic — SEGA Retro Mobile Arcade Game

> Classic SEGA platformer featuring Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles fighting Dr. Eggman. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sega America](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.22/5 from 10,924 App Store ratings · 364 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2010-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942/reviews.md

## What is Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic?

One of the best selling SEGA games of all time - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is now available for free on mobile! Rediscover SEGA’s super Sonic masterpiece!

Dr. Eggman is back to his old tricks, trying to find the seven Chaos Emeralds that will enable him to complete his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg. Only the triple threat of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles can defeat him in this remaster from the team behind Sonic Mania!

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 joins the ever-increasing line-up of ‘SEGA Forever’, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile for the first time!

FEATURES
- Twelve Badnik-infested zones to master, from underwater caverns to neon-lit casinos!
- Compete online, take on the Time Attack mode, and the all-new Boss Attack mode!
- Play the secret Hidden Palace Zone stage that didn't make it into the original release!
- Fight Dr. Eggman's creations, including the terrifying Mecha Sonic
- Obtain all the Chaos Emeralds to transform into Super Sonic and Super Knuckles!

MOBILE GAME FEATURES
- PLAY FREE with ad-support or ad-free via In-App Purchase
- SAVE YOUR GAMES – save your progress at any point in the game.
- LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores

RETRO REVIEWS
"Without doubt, it's SEGA's best game ever." [96%] - Stuart Clarke, Mega Zone #25 (December 1992)
"Faster, slicker, more colourful, louder, bigger, and much, much tougher than the original." [96%] - Julian "Jaz" Rignall, Mean Machines SEGA #2 (November 1992)
"Packs a ton more punch than Bluey's first outing." [94%] - Paul Anglin, Computer & Video Games #132 (November 1992)

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 TRIVIA
- This is the most complete version of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 to date, complete with widescreen, 60FPS action, and a remastered soundtrack!
- This was the first Sonic game to feature the Spin Dash move
- The Master System version was the first game Tails appeared in, although he wasn’t playable!
- Unlike the Mega Drive/Genesis original, you can now fly as Tails!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 HISTORY
- The game was originally released worldwide in November 1992
- Original developer: Sonic Team & SEGA Technical Institute
- Designer: Hirokazu Yasuhara
- Lead Composer: Masato Nakamura

- - - - -
Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/soa-pp
Terms of Use: https://games.sega.com/eula/

Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase.

Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" and may collect "Precise Location Data". Please see our privacy policy for more information.

© SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2, SEGA Forever and the SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates.

## Key features

- Twelve Badnik-infested zones
- Online competition and Time Attack mode
- Secret Hidden Palace Zone
- Transform into Super Sonic and Super Knuckles
- Save your game progress
- Global leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic Sonic 2
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 💡 Added features like Hidden Palace Zone
- 👍 Ability to play as Tails and Knuckles
- 👍 Nostalgia for classic Sonic fans

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches with debug mode and save files
- 💰 Excessive ads in free version
- 🎮 Touch screen controls not as precise as physical controllers
- 🔋 Ads can drain battery life

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing and black screen issues
- Stuck d-pad and unresponsive jump button
- Saved files getting corrupted

**Most requested features**

- Add Sonic 3 & Knuckles
- Improve final boss difficulty
- Allow Knuckles to jump higher
- Add more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 364)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of my favorite ports

*2026-02-23, version 6.0.3*

I remember playing this game a lot of times when I was younger, and I redownloaded it about a month ago. I remember this was also my first time playing and beating Sonic 2, I’m a bit sad this is going to get removed from the App Store.

### 5/5 — 2026

*2026-02-23, version 6.0.3*

There’s no adds any more!!!!!😃

### 5/5 — Sonic 3

*2026-02-23, version 6.0.3*

Can you add sonic 3 pleeeeaaase on mobile and has controller support that’s all and can it be sonic 3 & knuckles? Pweeeeeeeeeese?

### 5/5 — It’s great

*2026-02-22, version 6.0.3*

Just look at the other review on Sonic 1 it’s the same

### 5/5 — DONT LEAVE SONIC!

*2026-02-22, version 6.0.3*

PLEASE!

### 5/5 — Extraordinary

*2026-02-22, version 6.0.3*

Exactly extraordinary game for you

### 5/5 — Sonic 2 review

*2026-02-22, version 6.0.3*

It’s sad to see Sonic 1 and 2 getting delisted soon and when they get delisted I will still play them since they are still in my phone.

### 5/5 — So you can add for holiday

*2026-02-21, version 6.0.3*

Something you can add is maybe like for Christmas you could put presents in the map scattered around and there’s a chance where you can get a chaos emerald but the other chances you get the sparkle, speed, boost or 50 rings but if you get unlucky 
a bunch of of the robots will spawn or either you lose all your rings

### 2/5 — Removed?

*2026-02-21, version 6.0.3*

It’s gone

### 5/5 — Rip its over

*2026-02-20, version 6.0.3*

This was the best game while it lasted

## Frequently asked questions about Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic

### What is Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic?

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic is a remastered version of the iconic SEGA arcade game, now available for mobile devices. It features the original gameplay with enhancements like widescreen, 60FPS action, and a remastered soundtrack.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game includes twelve diverse zones to explore, the ability to play as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, and special modes like Time Attack and Boss Attack. Players can also unlock the secret Hidden Palace Zone and transform into Super Sonic or Super Knuckles.

### How much does Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic cost?

The game is free to play with ad support. An optional in-app purchase is available to remove ads and enjoy an ad-free experience. No in-app purchases are required to progress through the game.

### What platforms is Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic available on?

This game is available on mobile devices. It is part of the SEGA Forever collection, which brings classic SEGA console games to mobile.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to stop the villain Dr. Eggman from collecting the seven Chaos Emeralds to complete his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg. Players must race through various zones, defeat enemies, and overcome obstacles to save the world.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.3 — 2026-02-16

Bug fixes and refinements

### 5.0.5.2 — 2025-10-13

Bug fixes and refinements

### 5.0.3.1 — 2025-08-28

Bug fixes and refinements

### 5.0.2.2 — 2025-07-21

Bug fixes and refinements

### 5.0.1.3 — 2025-03-04

Bug fixes and refinements

## Apps similar to Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mario Kart Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mario-kart-tour/id1293634699) | 4.7 (1,027,401) | Free | Games |
| [Sonic The Hedgehog Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912) | 4.0 (16,438) | Free | Games |
| [Sonic Dash Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048) | 4.7 (417,120) | Free | Games |
| [Roblox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152) | 4.5 (18,902,815) | Free | Games |
| [Subway Surfers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461) | 4.6 (3,737,452) | Free | Games |
| [Lep's World - Jump n Run Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leps-world-jump-n-run-games/id486717857) | 4.7 (98,422) | Free | Games |

## More apps by Sega America

- [Sonic The Hedgehog Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912)
- [Golden Axe Classics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-axe-classics/id319600514)
- [Streets of Rage Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355)
- [Super Monkey Ball: Sakura](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-monkey-ball-sakura/id363644188)
- [Space Harrier II Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388)

All apps by Sega America: https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
