Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive) FAQ/Walkthrough Final Version 30-08-04 Written by Tails333 Table of Contents ----------------------- 1. Introduction 2. Version History 3. Story 4. Characters 5. Walkthrough A. Level 1: Emerald Hill Zone B. Level 2: Chemical Plant Zone C. Level 3: Aquatic Ruin Zone D. Level 4: Casinopolis Zone E. Level 5: Hill Top Zone F. Level 6: Mystic Cave Zone G. Level 7: Oil Ocean Zone H. Level 8: Metropolis Zone I. Level 9: Sky Chase Zone J. Level 10: Wing Fortress Zone K. Level 11: Death Egg Zone 6. Frequently Asked Questions 7. Credits 8. Copyright Information ############################################################################## 1) Introduction ############################################################################## Originally released in November 1992 on Sonic Tuesday, Sonic 2 introduced the world to Tails and also began the Death Egg saga. Players could co-operate with each other by using both Sonic and Tails to run through the zones and battle the evil Dr. Robotnik in his deadly machines. ############################################################################## 2) Version History ############################################################################## Version 1.0, 19th August 2004: Completed Walkthrough. Version 1.2, 30th October 2004: Updated Table of Contents. ############################################################################## 3) Story ############################################################################## Miles “Tails” Prower, the Fox, can’t sit still when Sonic’s around. Ever since Miles was a baby fox, he’s dreamt of being like Sonic. He loves to run after Sonic, waving his 2 tails behind him, trying to keep up with his hero! Mostly, Sonic lets him trail along. But sometimes, just to show off, Sonic explodes in a burst of speed and leaves him behind. But Miles doesn’t give up. He whirls his tails like a helicopter rotor and takes off flying until he catches up! All the animals call Miles by his nickname, “Tails,” because of his 2 special tails. And one day they saw an astonishing feat… They were all together in the forest, watching Sonic perform. Sonic would run, spin and jump in his Super Spin Attack. Then “Tails” would whirl like a turbo engine and blast of his Super Dash Attack. What a show-off! Suddenly, “Tails” just couldn’t help himself. He took a running start, curled up his tails, and - whoosh - he was spinning like Sonic! But now something frightening is happening. Sonic’s friends are disappearing. In their place, nasty metal robots are popping up all over the island. The mad scientist Dr. Robotnik is at it again! This time, Robotnik’s planning a global disaster. He needs workers to create a doomsday machine that can take over the world. So he’s trapping all the animals, turning them into robots, and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! Robotnik now rules the factories, refineries and cities! He’s grabbed control of everything - except the 7 Chaos Emeralds. These magnificent gems are believed to hold exceptional powers. With them, Robotnik could have the entire world in his grasp. And he’d never let go! The Chaos Emeralds are buried somewhere on the island. Only one tough dude with spiky hair has the speed to find them first! ############################################################################## 4) Characters ############################################################################## Sonic The Hedgehog: The world’s fastest supersonic hedgehog unrivalled in speed returns once more to relive his adventures on the Sega Mega Drive system. He’s basically easygoing, but when he gets fired up over an injustice, his anger explodes with surprising consequences. Always at the receiving end of this aggression is arch-enemy Dr. Robotnik, whose fiendish plans to conquer the world are constantly being foiled by Sonic. Miles “Tails” Prower: Don’t let his docile appearance deceive you. This cute twin-tailed fox is an absolute mecha-maniac with skills rivalling those of Dr. Robotnik. He first debuted in Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Dr. Ivo Robotnik: Dr. Robotnik is an evil scientist with an IQ of 300. A renowned authority on robotics, Robotnik is also a romanticist, a feminist, and a self-professed gentleman. Sadly, his charms are often difficult to spot through the abominable laughter that accompanies his maniacal declarations of world domination. Sonic is always finding ways to stop his diabolical plans, but as with all great arch-enemies Robotnik now sees Sonic as more of a rival than a threat. ############################################################################## 5) Walkthrough ############################################################################## For these levels, I will only be giving hints and tips on how to complete them. I won’t be giving a full walkthrough on getting through them since you won’t enjoy this game as much if you know where the next obstacle is. For the boss battles, I will list how many hits it takes to defeat, where it is located and one or two strategies on how to defeat it. ****************************************************************************** A. Level 1: Emerald Hill Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Run through the level and watch out for Robotnik’s traps and his badniks. In my opinion, this is the easiest and shortest level in the game. Just keep running forward and you will pass the end-of-act sign. Act 2: Watch out for Robotnik’s badniks again and be on the lookout for spike traps. Keep running forward and Robotnik will appear in his helicopter. ############################################################################## ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Drilling Machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Emerald Hill Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Robotnik connects his helicopter to his machine and he proceeds to ram Sonic & Tails. Jump over him and Robotnik will leave the screen. After a while, Robotnik will return and he will try to ram you again. Jump up and hit his machine. Robotnik will leave the screen again and he will return once again. After seven hits, Robotnik will fire his drill at you so jump up to dodge it. Hit him once more and his machine will explode. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** B. Level 2: Chemical Plant Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Run through the level and enter the tubes to transport yourself to another part of the level. Watch for Robotnik’s traps and his badniks. Watch your step and you’ll make it to the end of this act. Act 2: Robotnik has flooded this part of the level with a pool of toxic liquid called “Mega Mack” that poisons Sonic in a few moments. Continue through the level until you are underwater. Use the blocks to move upwards quickly and continue through the level. Use the platforms to move across the level. Jump over the disintegrating blocks and Robotnik will appear in his ship. ############################################################################## ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Chemical Dropper Machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Chemical Plant Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Robotnik fills his container with toxic chemicals and attempts to drop them on Sonic & Tails. Keep hitting him and watch out for the disintegrating ledges. Eventually, Robotnik’s machine will explode and Robotnik will retreat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** C. Level 3: Aquatic Ruin Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Watch out for the arrow machines and avoid Robotnik’s traps and his badniks. The Grounder badniks will turn up when you least expect it so be prepared. Try to stay at the top of the level to avoid drowning. Act 2: This act is mainly the same as Act 1 so you shouldn’t have problems completing it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Hammer Machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Aquatic Ruin Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Two tall statues rise from underneath the ground and Robotnik appears in his machine. Robotnik uses his hammer to hit one of the statues causing an arrow to fire out of it. The arrow will connect itself to the other statue. If the arrow is high enough, jump onto it and hit Robotnik. Robotnik will now proceed to repeat his moves again so repeat this strategy and you will beat him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** D. Level 4: Casino Night Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Run through this level and watch out for Robotnik’s badniks. Hold the A button to push down the springs in order to continue through the level. Use the transportation devices to move up and down the level. Jump into the slot machines and you’ll receive loads of rings if you’re lucky. Keep going forward and you will complete the act. Act 2: This act is mainly the same as Act 1. Time your moves in this act and you’ll get past the bumpers and springs. Avoid getting crushed by the blocks or you’ll lose a life. Eventually, you will be trapped inside a room and Robotnik will appear in his ship. ############################################################################## ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Energy Ship ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Casino Night Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Robotnik will attempt to drop a ball from his machine onto Sonic & Tails. Avoid the ball and jump onto the flippers. Activate them and you may hit Robotnik if you’re lucky. Robotnik’s ship is an electrical hazard because if you touch it when you’re not Spin attacking you’re get hurt. Try to figure out which direction Robotnik is going in and use the flippers again to hit him. This fight could last for a long time so be patient. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** E. Level 5: Hill Top Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Use the platforms to move across the level. Avoid the red lava and don’t run too fast through this level. Watch out for Robotnik’s traps and his badniks. Use the seesaws to move upwards through the level. Be on the lookout for earthquakes and you’ll have no trouble completing this act. Act 2: This act is much more of a challenge than Act 1 was. Avoid the lava again and watch out for Robotnik’s badniks. When the earthquakes start, try to keep moving forward through the level. If the platforms are covered with lava, wait for the lava to descend and then go across to the other side. Keep moving forward and Robotnik will appear in his machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Flamethrower Machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Casino Night Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Robotnik surfaces in his machine from underneath the lava and sets fire to one of the platforms. Robotnik next re-enters the lava and emerges at an other platform. Avoid his flamethrower attack and hit Robotnik in his machine. There are two ways to beat him now. Either you let Sonic & Tails keep jumping on top of Robotnik or you can wait until he re-surfaces to hit him. If you want to beat him as soon as possible, use the first strategy but make sure you have some rings because Robotnik could enter the lava before you have a chance to finish him and if you do destroy his machine, you will fall into the lava. Use the second strategy if you don’t have much rings because it is the safest and you won’t fall into the lava after you destroy his machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** F. Level 6: Mystic Cave Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Robotnik is digging for Chaos Emeralds somewhere in this level and it’s up to Sonic & Tails to stop him. Watch out for Robotnik’s Flasher badniks because if you Spin attack them while they’re glowing you’ll get hurt. Be on the lookout for Robotnik’s Crawlton badniks because they are covered in spikes and they come out of hiding to annoy you. Use the switches to activate the bridges and watch out for Robotnik’s spike traps. Time your jumps in order to get past some obstacles. Act 2: This act is mainly the same as Act 1. Watch out for Robotnik’s traps and his badniks. Go slowly through this act and you’ll complete it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Drilling Machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Mystic Cave Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Robotnik has failed to locate the Chaos Emeralds so he’s going to cause a few earthquakes to take Sonic & Tails out. Avoid the falling rocks and wait for Robotnik to go across the screen. Attack Robotnik in his machine until he drills upwards again. Watch out for the rocks again and Robotnik will return once again. Keep hitting him and you will beat him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** G. Level 7: Oil Ocean Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Robotnik’s refineries are pumping at full steam in this level. Crude oil has turned the ocean black! Sonic & Tails are here to help drive Robotnik out of the Oil Ocean Zone and to shut down the refineries. Watch out for the Aquis badniks and be on the lookout for collapsing platforms. Use the transportation devices to get through the level. Use the elevators to go up and down the level. Try to keep your footing on the slippery catwalks and you’ll complete this act. Act 2: This act is mainly the same as Act 1. Continue through the level and watch out for Robotnik’s traps and his badniks. Keep going forward and Robotnik will appear once again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Submarine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Oil Ocean Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Robotnik surfaces in his submarine from underneath the ocean and he takes control of a machine. Jump into the ocean and hit Robotnik until he leaves the screen. The machine will then fire three lasers at you so jump into the ocean to avoid them. The machine will enter the ocean and Robotnik will return to the surface. Repeat this strategy to send him packing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** H. Level 8: Metropolis Zone ****************************************************************************** Act 1: Sonic & Tails have chased Robotnik to his own capital city, the Metropolis Zone. Now they must explore this fortress made of iron and steel, and they must put an end to Robotnik’s rule over Mobius. This is the most dangerous (and longest) level in the game. To move the screws up and down, push the D-Button left and right. Watch out for Robotnik’s badniks and be on the lookout for any traps. Keep going forward very slowly and you will complete the act. Act 2: If you thought Act 1 was hard, wait until you try to complete Act 2. Lava is introduced in this act and there are more obstacles to overcome. Only practice will get you through this act and then you will notice that Robotnik doesn’t make an appearance at the end of the act. That’s because you now have to complete Act 3! Act 3: This is the third (and final) act of the Metropolis Zone. Watch out Robotnik’s badniks and his traps. Avoid the pools of lava and continue through the level. Use the transportation devices to move through the level. After the second brown transportation device, Robotnik will appear in his ship. Make sure you have a lot of rings because this fight is tough. ############################################################################## ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Laser Shooter Machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Metropolis Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Robotnik has eight bubbles circling around his ship. Each time you hit him, he releases one of the eight bubbles from his ship. It can be difficult to hit Robotnik because of the bubbles. However, there is a solution. Hit Robotnik once and then retrieve your rings. Continue using this strategy and you will have a chance of beating him. If all the clones are destroyed, Robotnik will fire a laser at you. Hit him one more time and he will retreat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** I. Level 9: Sky Chase Zone ****************************************************************************** After Sonic and Tails defeated Robotnik in the Metropolis Zone, Robotnik fled to the skies! Now Sonic & Tails must chase after Robotnik in their aeroplane, with Sonic as wing-walker and Tails as his pilot. Keep going forward through the level and destroy all of Robotnik’s badniks. Don’t Spin Dash or you’ll lose a life. After a while, you will discover Robotnik’s flying battleship, the Wing Fortress. Continue going forward through the level, and Sonic and Tails will enter the Wing Fortress Zone. ****************************************************************************** J. Level 10: Wing Fortress Zone ****************************************************************************** Sonic & Tails’ aeroplane is under attack! Unfortunately, the aeroplane is hit by a laser and it begins to fall out of the sky. Quickly, jump onto the Wing Fortress and continue through the level until you reach the main thrusters of the battleship. Jump onto the handle and jump over to the platform on the right. Continue doing this until you reach the other side. Go upwards to the top of the battleship and continue through the level. Use the gravelling hooks to move through the level. Eventually, you will jump onto a treadmill and you will notice some cannons over to the right. Each time these cannons appear, a platform is made. You must jump onto these platforms until you reach the other part of the level. After touching the star-post, continue through the level and, after a while, you will make it to the third (and final) star-post of the Wing Fortress Zone. Destroy the button and you will be trapped in a room with Robotnik’s newest machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Laser Machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Wing Fortress Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Forget about Robotnik and concentrate on destroying his machine. Jump onto the spiked platforms and attack the machine. After a while, the machine will activate its laser so stay out of its way until the laser is de-activated. Continue attacking the machine until it explodes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robotnik makes his escape and Sonic/Tails jumps down onto a platform. Robotnik takes off in his space shuttle and Tails/Sonic returns in his aeroplane. Sonic/Tails jumps onto the aeroplane and Tails/Sonic activates the plane’s new jet packs. By using the jet packs, Sonic and Tails manage to get near Robotnik’s space shuttle. Sonic/Tails grabs onto the space shuttle and Tails/Sonic leaves in his aeroplane. Robotnik enters outer space in his space shuttle and he stops the shuttle at the Death Egg. ****************************************************************************** K. Level 11: Death Egg Zone ****************************************************************************** Sonic/Tails has arrived at the Death Egg and now he must stop Robotnik from using his doomsday machine to regain control over Mobius. Enter the next room and you will meet Silver Sonic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Silver Sonic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Death Egg Zone Hits to Destroy: Eight Silver Sonic appears from the upper right of the screen. Attack Silver Sonic while avoiding his deadly spikes. Silver Sonic will then charge towards you. Jump over the robot to avoid this attack. Silver Sonic will now use his Spin attack on you. Avoid this attack and keep hitting Silver Sonic while he is standing. Eventually, Silver Sonic will explode and you will be able to access the next room. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Walk into the next room, and Robotnik will run off. Chase after him, and he’ll jump into a giant robot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOSS FIGHT: Dr. Robotnik’s Giant Robot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location: Death Egg Zone Hits to Destroy: Twelve Robotnik’s giant robot raises itself on two giant legs and it moves towards you. Wait for Robotnik to stop moving towards you. Quickly, hit him while he is standing and he will fly upwards in his robot. Run to avoid being targeted by Robotnik and Robotnik will return in his robot. Robotnik will now fire his arms at you so retreat to the other side of the screen to avoid getting hit and dying. Robotnik will fly upwards again and he will repeat the above moves on you. Keep hitting him when he is standing still. If Robotnik lands in front of you, he will drop some bombs on you. Avoid these bombs and Robotnik will fly upwards again. Eventually, Robotnik’s giant robot will fall apart and it will explode. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The explosion causes a chain reaction, and the Death Egg is engulfed in flames. Sonic runs off the edge of the battleship just before it explodes. Congratulations! You have completed Sonic 2! Now enjoy the ending. ############################################################################## 6) FAQ ############################################################################## No questions asked at the time of writing. ############################################################################## 7) Credits ############################################################################## Me: For writing this FAQ/Walkthrough You: For reading this FAQ/Walkthrough Sonic Team: For developing an awesome Sonic game GameFAQs: For hosting this FAQ/Walkthrough ############################################################################## 8) Copyright Information ############################################################################## This may not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. Copyright 2004 David Lucey
