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Video: Sonic Speed Strats is back, this time with Sonic 2

A favorite of a whole mess of Sonic fans, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the subject of this latest edition of Sonic Speed Strats. Time to go Super Sonic.

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And just in case you can’t hit ‘play’ right this second, here’s a breakdown of what the new episode goes over, right from Sega’s press release:

  • Player Co-Op – Players can team up with a friend to complete the campaign together. If you’re feeling competitive, race against each other in “2-Player VS” mode. To win, stay on track and don’t look back! 
  • Anniversary Mode – Utilize the “Drop Dash” ability first introduced in Sonic Mania and explore Westside Island to find coins in Anniversary Mode. 
  • Knuckles the Echidna – In addition to Sonic and Tails, players can play as Knuckles the Echidna, either solo or with Tails. When paired with Tails, Knuckles can get to higher platforms with Tails’ flying ability, even in single-player mode.
  • Hidden Palace Zone – Players can access a secret passageway, cut from the original 1992 release, in Mystic Cave Zone Act 2 that will lead them to the Hidden Palace Zone, a mysterious area filled with crystal-like caverns and waterfalls.  
  • Special Stages Transform into Super Sonic and become unstoppable in Sonic 2 by collecting seven Chaos Emeralds to access the game’s Special Stages. 

Sonic Origins is out right now for Xbox and PlayStation platforms, as well as the Switch and PC.

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Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.

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