Ep. 17: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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In 1992, Sega followed up its smash Sonic the Hedgehog with a sequel purpose-built to ensure that its new mascot didn’t become a one-hit wonder. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 proved a definitive platformer of its era, spawning countless imitators and influencing even its most confident and established competitors. As Capcom prepared to bring Mega Man to 16-bit consoles, it couldn’t have ignored Sonic 2 - for better or worse.

Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Developer: Sega Technical Institute

Publisher: Sega

Director: Masaharu Yoshii

Producer: Shinobu Toyoda

Designers: Hirokazu Yashuhara; Takahiro Anto; Ytaka Sugano

Programmers: Yuji Naka, Bill Willis, Masanobu Yamamoto

Composer: Masato Nakamura

Released:

• JP: November 21, 1992

• US: November 24, 1992

• EU: November 24, 1992

Music Used In This Episode

• Ruinous Ruins by Ben Briggs and Pete Lepley

• Dark Waters by Mkvaff

• Dream Pipe by Darkesword

• Ethereal Skies by Pumpkin King

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