Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is oddly minimalist and atmospheric, but also harsher than the original on the Master System. In what seemed like a last-resort for the master system, Sonic the Hedgehog was the last game released for the system in the United States, which means that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was actually a Europe exclusive in the west, at least on the master system itself, with releases happening on the Game Gear in the US. Although I wouldn't say it exceeds the spectacular highs of its predecessor, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has a great soundtrack, great controls and some really great level design that makes it feel a little lonely, quite atmospheric and really fun.
