Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
0.2059Canon Score · ranked #119 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 17 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the game
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a 1992 platform game developed by Sega Technical Institute (STI) for the Sega Genesis. Players control Sonic as he attempts to stop Doctor Robotnik from stealing the Chaos Emeralds to power his space station, the Death Egg. Like the first Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), players traverse side-scrolling levels at high speeds while collecting rings, defeating enemies, and fighting bosses.
Why it ranks #119
Every list on which Sonic the Hedgehog 2 appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 50 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #35 / 50 |
| Game Informer Top 300 (2018) | Critics' canon | #61 / 300 |
| Polygon 500 Best (2017) | Critics' canon | #264 / 500 |
| 1001 Video Games (2013 ed.) | Critics' canon | Selected |