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Master System version

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1992-xx-xx VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (US), "October 1992" "An Amusement Park called Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-10-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "November 1992" "World Exclusive Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Two page review of the Master System version by Paul Rand and Tim Boone. The game is compared favourably to the original game, both graphically and in gameplay. One writer is disappointed by the lack of Tails following the player.

Review
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PAL 93%
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-1x-xx Joypad (FR), "Novembre 1992"

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98% Superstar
98
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-10-xx Mean Machines Sega (UK), "November 1992" "Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Three-page review of the Master System version of the game by Paul Davies and Julian "Jaz" Rignall. The reviewer gives the game glowing praise and a 95 out of 100 score.

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PAL 95% Mega Game
95
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-05 Sega Power (UK), "December 1992" "Power Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"

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PAL 93% Gold
93
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Cover article
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1992-11-05 Sega Force (UK), "December 1992" "Reviewed!: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Part of a special feature that reviews all three versions of Sonic 2.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 92% Sega Force Smash
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-09 Mega Force (FR), "Novembre 1992" "Zapping: Master System - Sonic 2"

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PAL
Son: Genial Graphisme: Super Animation: Genial Maniabilite: Genial
95
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Cover article
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1992-11-10 Player One (FR), "Novembre 1992" "Master S.: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Four-page review of the game by Crevette.
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PAL 95%
95
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-19 Gamers (DE), "Dezember/Januar 1993" "Master System Test: Sonic 2"
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PAL 2
73
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx Hobby Consolas (ES), "Diciembre 1992" "Lo Más Nuevo: Sonic 2 - Anillos de Oro"
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PAL 93%
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-1x-xx Joystick (FR), "Décembre 1992"

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PAL 94%
94
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx Megazone (AU), "December/January 1992/1993" A small review of the Master System version that accompanies a review of the 16-bit game of the same name.
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PAL 93%
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-xx Sega Zone (UK), "December 1992" "Master System Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
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PAL 90% Mega Zone
90
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-12-10 Sega Pro (UK), "Christmas 1992" "Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - 16-page Pull-out and Keep Guide"
Part of a 16-page special that reviews all three versions of Sonic 2.

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PAL 93%
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-12-16 Video Games (DE), "1/93" "ROM Check: Sonic 2"

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PAL 80% Classic
80
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Cover article
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1992-xx-xx OK Consolas (ES), "xxxx 1992" "Pararela: Sonic 2"
Review
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PAL 92%
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Consoles + (FR), "Janvier 1993"
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95%
95
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Game Power (IT), "Gennaio 1993"

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92% Power Game
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Supersonic (FR), "Janvier 1993"
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97%
97
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-11 Aktueller Software Markt (DE), "Februar 1993" "Konsolen: 8 Bit Sonic"

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Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 11/12   9/12   10/12   10/12   10/12 ASM Hit
83
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Cover article
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1993-01-14 Sega Force (SE), "1/93"

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98%
98
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-0x-xx User (GR), "Mártios 1993" "Console Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Review
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PAL 92%
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-04-24 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "May 1993" "Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Short article explaining the level select cheat in the Master System version of the game. The next page describes an exploit for getting extra lives.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Game Mania (UK), "May 1993" "Game Mania Top Games"
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PAL 96%
96
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-07-22 Sega Master Force (UK), "September 1993" "Platform Souls"
Sega Master Force reviews and rates the top ten platform games released for the Master System.
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PAL 92%
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-08-05 Sega Power (UK), "September 1993" "The Hard Line"
Sega Power re-reviews most Master System, Mega Drive and Game Gear titles released before September 1993.
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PAL RatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Full.svg
100
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MickeyMouse 28 LT Sega.jpg 1995-xx-xx Mickey Mouse (LT), "6/1995" As Eziukas Sonikas 2
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93%
93
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Game Gear version

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File Date Source Title and comments
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-07-1x Joypad (FR), "Août/Septembre 1992" "Sonic the Hedgehog II"
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-0x-xx Consoles + (FR), "Juillet/Août 1992" "CES Previews: Sonic II"
Early screenshots and news from Summer CES 1992.
Cover article
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1992-0x-xx Mega Play (US), "August 1992" "Coming Attractions"
A quick news bite, with screenshots of the Sonic 2 rolling demo.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-0x-xx Megazone (AU), "August/September 1992" "Sonic II"
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "September 1992" "Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-0x-xx Joypad (FR), "Septembre 1992" "Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Sonic II Sur Game Gear"
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx GamePro (US), "October 1992" "Game Gear Preview"
One-page preview in GamePro featuring screenshots from the rolling demo.
Cover article
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1992-xx-xx VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (US), "October 1992" "An Amusement Park called Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Preview
Cover article
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1992-xx-xx Sega Pro (DE), "November 1992" "Pro News: Supersonic"
From the German edition of Sega Pro.
Cover article
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1992-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "November/December 1992" "Sega Game Feature: Sonic 2 Game Gear"
Cover article
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1992-11-05 Sega Force (UK), "December 1992" "Reviewed!: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Part of a special feature that reviews all three versions of Sonic 2.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 93% Sega Force Smash
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-07 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "December 1992" "BE-Mega dog race"
The game description reads "The G.G. Sonic's sequel makes a grand entrance with 4-megabit storage. To rescue Tails from Dr. Eggman, Sonic will need to be very active in every stage. Contains 7 stages."

Every reviewer brings up its sequel status, and consider it an overall improvement with a better sense of speed, but with harsh difficulty and slightly different physics which can be off-putting. Game beginner girl 青山ようこ bemoans the lack of a playable Tails as compared to its 16-bit counterpart, but finds the various vehicles a thrill to ride.. Foreign game user OLIX光治 says the game might seem like a rehash of the previous game, but subtle changes to the physics can take some getting used to. Game mania group ハイローラーズ's 作 says the bosses are all well-made but severely punishing, and the jump and acceleration physics are unnatural, but concedes the programming is probably more refined. General game user ジャムおじさん especially finds the game too difficult due to running too fast and falling into pits, and wonders if the second half of the game is unfairly difficult.

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NTSC-J 7/10   6/10   5/10   6/10
60
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-07 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "December 1992" "Beep! Game Gear"
The first of several Game Gear articles, claiming this month's releases will likely be the best the console has ever seen. The game is introduced as being sold on its "sense of speed" which has improved since the previous work. Co-op play like in the Mega Drive version is not possible, but the trade-off is a variety of vehicles, with 2 being shown in screenshots.

In the Game Valuation, the writer explains that it follows its own story where you have to rescue your partner Tails, who unfortunately is not playable, but the inclusion of vehicles and other tricks make this forgivable. At first, they found the backgrounds extremely simple, but came to understand while playing that makes the on-screen action easier to read, perfect for a scrolling game. Their criticisms are of the screen being too small for the characters leading to poor visibility, and for some reason there is no continue feature for this very hard game.

Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-13 Famitsu (JP), "1992-11-27" "Cross review"

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NTSC-J 6/10   6/10   7/10   5/10
60
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Cover article
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1992-11-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "December 1992 (Go! Issue 14)" "Review: Sonic 2"
Two page review of the Game Gear version found in the December 1992 edition of Go!, a supplement to Computer and Video Games which dealt with handheld titles.
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PAL 92%
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-xx Mean Machines Sega (UK), "December 1992" "Game Gear Round-Up: Sonic the Hedgehog II"
Single-page review of the Game Gear version of the game by Paul Davies. The reviewer describes the game as almost identical to the Master System version, but criticises the reduced field of view of the Game Gear screen.

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PAL 80%
80
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-12-03 Sega Power (UK), "January 1993" "Power Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"

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PAL 97% Gold
97
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Logo-pdf.svg 1992-12-10 Sega Pro (UK), "Christmas 1992" "Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - 16-page Pull-out and Keep Guide"
Part of a 16-page special that reviews all three versions of Sonic 2.

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PAL 95% Yo!
95
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Computer + Video Giochi (IT), "Gennaio 1993"
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92% CVG Hit
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Consoles + (FR), "Janvier 1993"
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90%
90
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Game Power (IT), "Gennaio 1993"

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94% Power Game
94
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Hobby Consolas (ES), "Enero 1993" "Lo Más Nuevo: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Al Rescate Del Zorro"
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PAL 91%
91
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Joypad (FR), "Janvier 1993"

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98% Superstar
98
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Joystick (FR), "Janvier 1993"

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PAL 98%
98
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-07 Play Time (DE), "2/93"

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87%
87
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-10 Player One (FR), "Janvier/Février 1993"
Review
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92%
92
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-11 Aktueller Software Markt (DE), "Februar 1993" "Konsolen: 8 Bit Sonic"

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Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 11/12   9/12   10/12   10/12   10/12 ASM Hit
83
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-27 Video Games (DE), "2/93"

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PAL 78%
78
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-28 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "February 1993"
Reprints/translations:
  • (UK) #6: "March 1993" (1993-02-28)[1]
  • (UK) #7: "April 1993" (1993-03-26)[2]
"Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Half-page article explaining the level select cheat in the Game Gear version of the game. The same cheat would be featured in three consecutive issues of Mean Machines Sega.
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Mega Force (FR), "Janvier 1993" "Game Gear Zapping: Sonic 2"
A French language review of the Game Gear version of the game, in the January 1993 issue of Mega Force.

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PAL
Son: Super Graphisme: Super Animation: Genial Maniabilite: Super
85
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Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "February/March 1993" "Sonic the Hedgehog: Sega's Official Player's Guide"
A preview of Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2: Sega's Official Player's Guide in Sega Visions, with a brief look at the Game Gear release.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-02-10 Power Play (DE), "3/93"
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78%
78
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx GamePro (US), "March 1993" "Game Gear ProReview: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"

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NTSC-U
Graphics: 5 Sound: 4 Gameplay: 4.5 FunFactor: 5
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-03-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "April 1993" "Cheat Mode: Sonic 2"
Paragraph describing the level select cheat in the Game Gear version of the game.
Cover article
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1993-03-15 Todo Sega (ES), "Abril 1993" "Sonic 2"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "April 1993" "Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Game Mania (UK), "May 1993" "Game Mania Top Games"
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PAL 80%
80
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx GamePro (US), "May 1993" "S.W.A.T.Pro: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-06-30 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "August 1993" "Tips: Sonic II"
Short article explaining the Game Gear version's level select cheat.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-0x-xx Mega Force (FR), "Juin 1993" "Sonic The Hedgehog 2"
Tips.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-07-08 Sega Force (SE), "4/93"

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93%
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "August/September 1993" "Viz Kidz!: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-09-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "October 1993 (Go! Issue 24)" "The All-Time Gear Greats: Sonic 2"
The game is listed as one of the ten best Game Gear games.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Megazin (SI), "Letnik 1, Številka 2, Oktober 1993" "Sonic 2"
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80%
80
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-16 Sega Force Mega (UK), "January 1994" "Game Gear Guide"
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PAL 93%
93
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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-28 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "February 1994" "Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
Short article by Paul Glancey detailing an exploit to gain extra lives in Sky High Zone.
Guru 1994-07 HU Sewer Shark.png 1994-xx-xx Guru (HU), "1994-07" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Styczeń 1995" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx 576 KByte (HU), "Március 1995" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-08-08 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "September 1995" "Beep! MegaDrive readers final rating"
It continued up until then in Sega Saturn Magazine.

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NTSC-J 5.85/10
59
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Logo-pdf.svg 1997-01-13 ABC (CZ), "Ročník 41, 11"

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