"Special Feature: Sonic the Hedgehog 2" Without many facts to go by, Mega Drive Advanced Gaming speculates what Sonic 2 could entail, as well as providing a list of ideas. Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK), "September 1992" A new Mega-CD game is also mentioned, called " Super Sonic". Screenshots are all either mockups or from an early version of the game. "News: Sonic 2" Single-page article previewing the game, describes how the game builds on the speed which the previous Sonic the Hedgehog was known for, and how the two-player cooperative works with a new character called " Two Tails". The final page talks about the Mega-CD port, which ultimately became Sonic CD. This is interesting as it refers to time travel being a part of the game, but this was left out from the retail version. According to the fact file the game was 40% done at the time this preview was put together. " Sonic the Hedgehog 2" A three page preview of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in the August 1992 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly. "Coming Attractions" A quick news bite, with early Sonic 2 mockup pictures and mention of time travel.Įlectronic Gaming Monthly (US), "August 1992" "Sonic 2 - It's True!" Announcement from Summer CES 1992. A transcript of the Yuji Naka interview can be found here.Ĭomputer & Video Games (UK), "August 1992" The second page also contains info on Sonic CD when it was known as Sonic 2 CD and thought to be a enhanced port of Sonic 2. It focuses on the development of Sonic 2 but it contains a interesting interview with Yuji Naka in which he reveals Sonic was originally a rabbit which could lift objects with his ears. "Interview with Yuji Naka: the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog" A two page preview of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in the September 1992 issue of USA's former official Sega magazine Sega Visions. Sega Visions (US), "August/September 1992" "Sega Ataca de Sonic 2 e Diabo da Tasmânia" News " Sonic 2 Unmasked!" Sega Force reports of the build seen at Summer CES 1992, talking about a one level demo recycling music from the original game. The game is described as being in a "very early" state, and two blurry stills from the footage show Emerald Hill Zone. The writer describes attempting to capture footage of the game with a camcorder, before being removed by bouncers.
"Sega's Scrumptious" Brief article about the game's appearance at the Summer CES 1992 at Chicago. "Gaming Gossip" Time travel confirmed again later in the issue. "Interface: Sonic 2.when?" In response to reader Andy Barnowitz, EGM describes a Sonic 2 game with planned time travel the past being inhabited by dinosaurs and the future having pollution and being controlled by machines. "Are U Up 2 This?" Sega Visions informs its readers of upcoming Sega products, including the newly announced Sonic the Hedgehog 2.Įlectronic Gaming Monthly (US), "July 1992" "Sonic Booms Again!" MegaTech confirms the existence of a Sonic sequel, set to arrive later in 1992. Already rumours are abound saying the game will be shipped on a 16 megabit (2MB) cartridge - the final ROM is half the size. "Overseas CD News: Sega Gears for Winter CES" A quick hint by US magazine, GamePro that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 might appear at Winter CES 1992 (it didn't). Back to: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive).
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