Sonic Adventure 2

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jun 18, 2001
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  • Summary: The world can be a confusing and dangerous place, especially when there are two of you! Sonic must face the new, villainous Shadow but you choose how the story unfolds - you can be a hero, or make friends with the dark-side! In the most thrilling Sonic Adventure ever created there are 6The world can be a confusing and dangerous place, especially when there are two of you! Sonic must face the new, villainous Shadow but you choose how the story unfolds - you can be a hero, or make friends with the dark-side! In the most thrilling Sonic Adventure ever created there are 6 playable characters, new moves to master, over 30 challenging stages and 3 different 2 player games - will you save the world or conquer it? … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Hot Games
    100
    You could easily be playing this game for 60-70 hours. That’s absolutely insane for a platform game – but every single hour’s a fun one. If you own a Dreamcast, SA2 is one of the system’s essential titles.
  2. Core Magazine
    100
    A fantastic game with an at-times atrocious camera system. Nevertheless, an incredible amount of extra features are more than enough to keep Sega's latest in the 'A' range.
  3. IGN
    94
    If this is the last Sonic game in these declining Dreamcast years, it's satisfying to know that the DC didn't go out with a bang, but with a sonic boom.
  4. Games Radar
    88
    While SA2 offers a wealth of gameplay styles, the freshness and depth which made Sonic Adventure so remarkable has hardly been improved upon.
  5. Happy Puppy
    85
    It's simple, robust gaming at its best.
  6. Gaming Age
    83
    A brilliant game but as you know, no game is perfect. Sadly in the case of Sonic Adventure 2, there’s frequently the feeling of ‘Ugh what a set up!’; if you know what I mean.
  7. Electric Playground
    65
    It doesn't have the "wow" factor that the first game had and is somewhat forgettable after you have played it through.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 105
  3. Negative: 13 out of 105
  1. AndrewP.
    Dec 15, 2006
    10
    Best 3D Sonic game I've ever played. Dreamcast rules, I still have mine! Fabio and Jugon Dream are morons, this game is excellent.
  2. head_exploder
    May 2, 2014
    10
    A perfect game! this is the ultimate sonic game! Don't believe me? Play it for yourself! this is one of my favorite games ever! My love forA perfect game! this is the ultimate sonic game! Don't believe me? Play it for yourself! this is one of my favorite games ever! My love for this game is partly because it's the first game I ever played, but even if it isn't, it's almost guaranteed to put a smile on your face!… Expand
  4. Sovietman
    May 13, 2016
    10
    This is the best 3D sonic nothing tops this besides sonic generation and sonic colors. This game introduces shadow the hedgehog and he is aThis is the best 3D sonic nothing tops this besides sonic generation and sonic colors. This game introduces shadow the hedgehog and he is a great character to play with… Expand
  5. reaperking789
    Sep 13, 2013
    10
    This is easily the best sonic game I ever played.
    With good level design, great music and a good story.
    And fun extra's like chao garden and    This is easily the best sonic game I ever played.
    With good level design, great music and a good story.
    And fun extra's like chao garden and kart race.

    I recomend it to everyone who owns a dreamcast or gamecube.    … Expand
  6. MaxShibe
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    How many years was it? 18? And yet this Game still holds up amazingly. Is it the best Sonic Game ever? No, i think that title goes to theHow many years was it? 18? And yet this Game still holds up amazingly. Is it the best Sonic Game ever? No, i think that title goes to the first Sonic Adventure, but SA2 is still an amazing experience. Of course, people are currently hating on this Game as much as they can, but it's unnecessary and most of them haven't even played this masterpiece.
    Amazing story, decent cutscenes, awesome Gameplay, decent graphics, good level design and good soundtrack.    … Expand
  7. BradWilky
    Nov 11, 2017
    8
    Sonic Adventure 2 is a nostalgic game for Sonic fans. The game was released in 2001 for the Dreamcast. There was also a Gamecube and HD portSonic Adventure 2 is a nostalgic game for Sonic fans. The game was released in 2001 for the Dreamcast. There was also a Gamecube and HD port released too. The game is split up into two stories - the hero story and dark story. The hero story includes Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. The dark story includes Shadow, Rouge and Eggman. The game also has different play styles just like the original Sonic Adventure. There are classic speed stages, treasure hunting stages and mech stages. The only part I enjoyed was the speed stages with Sonic and Shadow. They played just like a normal 3D platformer with elements of speed. The treasure hunting stages - Rouge and Knuckles - were alright. They are much more difficult than Sonic Adventure 1 due to the large areas and crappy radar system. The mech stages - Tails and Eggman - could be fun. The controls were slippery at times, but did not hold the gameplay back.
    This is the first game to introduce the characters Shadow and Rouge. They are fan favourites and are still in the franchise today. There most recent appearance was Sonic Forces (PS4/Switch/Xbox One). They are both villains at the start, but become friends with Sonic and co towards the end.

    Overall, the game is fun, but certain aspects make it difficult to come back to.

    8/10 - Great    … Expand
  8. JohnV.
    Apr 12, 2007
    0
    Sonic/Shadow: Hold up and jump occasionally. . .or grind and do nothing. Uninspired level design exasperates things. Tails/Robotnik: do the Sonic/Shadow: Hold up and jump occasionally. . .or grind and do nothing. Uninspired level design exasperates things. Tails/Robotnik: do the same with spotty jumping and gliding controls. Worry about time limit and chaining enemies with crappy A.I. Knuckles/ Rouge: Get lost in large levels with timed switches that demand percision. Wouldn't be so bad if not for horrible music and boring levels. It defines the word tedious. The only good thing would be the Boss fights. But they're too little too late. Worst. . .Game. . .IN FRANCHISE.… Expand

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#6 Best Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#1 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#1 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2001