“Sonic 2 for the Master System has some strongpoints and that it could have been a great game had the levels been tweaked a bit.” SMS Power! · 8 years ago Important Installation Note
: The game supports a 60 FPS mode , making the 8-bit platforming feel significantly more fluid than the original.
The Switch version, maintained by developers like MDashK on GitHub , is a technical step up from the original hardware. Sonic 2 SMS Remake Switch NSP (eShop)
: In addition to classic zones like Under Ground and Sky High, the remake includes new areas such as Oil Ocean and Time Hill .
The remake adds several features that align it closer to the 16-bit Mega Drive games: “Sonic 2 for the Master System has some
: Instead of finding them hidden in levels, you now access them through bonus stages by collecting 50 rings at the goalpost. Community Impressions
: Unlike the original and its Game Gear counterpart, which suffered from a cropped view, this remake offers a widescreen experience that makes platforming and collecting rings much easier. : In addition to classic zones like Under
“I think it's a good thing, I don't like the original Sonic 2 SMS... More than a few acts are completely redesigned... plot is different too, as due to the team system Tails is no longer kidnapped.” Sonic and Sega Retro Forums · 5 years ago