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[Hot Coldman]

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/11/remastered-sonic-the-hedgehog-2-hits-android-ios-tomorrow-with/

Longtime Sonic the Hedgehog fans can look forward to a key piece of series history surfacing in the upcoming remastered iOS and Android versions of the classic 16-bit platformer Sonic the Hedgehog 2, as the new mobile ports will include a finished, playable version of the game's long-lost Hidden Palace Zone.

That's right: the original Hidden Palace Zone is finally real. Insanity.

This is the work of Christian Whitehead and his amazing Retro Engine, which you may remember from Sonic 1 (iOS/Android) and 2011's Sonic CD HD. The game hits tomorrow, and is a free update for those with the currently available Sonic 2 on iOS. Otherwise, it'll run you £1.99/$2.99 on iOS. This is the first time Sonic 2 has been available on Android too, apparently.

 

[Persona7]

I have to try this out.

 

[Ozone]

I say god damn.

 

[JordanKZ]

Christian Whitehead's Sonic CD and Sonic 1 Android/iOS ports are fantastic, another buy from me.

 

[Gunstarheroes]

Yo, where the fuck did this come from? Either way, this hype train just came speeding out the gate.

 

[Tailzo]

I assume it is awesome like the Sonic Cd remake.

 

[bigkrev]

The odds of this replacing the old Sonic 2 on XBLA/PSN are between -32 and 0, right?

Super cool though, ill probably grab on android.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Wish they could have gotten that western looking zone in as well but maaaaaaaaaaaaaan, I need to try this out badly. He's done good work.

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Wow! :O

Here's hoping it makes it into the Sonic 2 3D classic, should that ever appear.

 

[Solid SOAP]

Holy shit! Can this come to consoles? I'd buy it no doubt.

If/when I get a smart phone I'd definitely buy this. Does anybody know if games like this are playable with a controller plug in of some kind? I'd totally get a cheap little controller to make playing more cohesive and true to form.

 

[VariantX]

Fuck, i might buy this for my phone. And I absolutely despise touchscreen controls for platformers. I'll see if theres a simple way to get my dualshock 4 to work with my phone.

 

[Azure Dream]

Oh, this is gonna be awesome.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Wish they could have gotten that western looking zone in as well but maaaaaaaaaaaaaan, I need to try this out badly. He's done good work.

Sonic CD HD had a teaser that the Dust Hill Zone in Sonic 2 would be returning one day, so it's possible that it made it in after all and SEGA are just keeping it a secret.

Likewise, I expect Knuckles is probably in this as a playable character too.

 

[Tailzo]

We need Sonic 3&K also. Or a Sonic collection. 1,2,cd,3&K.

 

[theSlacker]

Wounder what they will do for the boss of the zone, since iirc the it just had the same boss as the Mystic Cave zone in the unfinished version.

 

[Geedorah]

Fuck, i might buy this for my phone. And I absolutely despise touchscreen controls for platformers. I'll see if theres a simple way to get my dualshock 4 to work with my phone.

If it's an Android phone, you can sync a DS3 to it insanely easily.

 

[The Bankslammer]

heh, that's pretty neat

i have the sonic cd port and skipped out on the sonic 1 port, but maybe i'll pick this up

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

I hate that these versions are only coming out on ios and android. Damn.

 

[>:)]

Christian Whitehead

Already have my money dude. His Sonic CD port is goddamn legendary.

 

[Odrion]

Jesus Christ, these really are a labor of fan love.

 

[Guess Who]

Wounder what they will do for the boss of the zone, since iirc the it just had the same boss as the Mystic Cave zone in the unfinished version.

Didn't have any boss in the prototypes, or even a second act. Or even a finished first act.

 

[qq more]

NVIDIA Shield + these ports = heaven <3


Picking this up tomorrow ASAP

Wounder what they will do for the boss of the zone, since iirc the it just had the same boss as the Mystic Cave zone in the unfinished version.

Are you talking about Sonic 2 Long Version? Because all of those cut levels were fanmade (in terms of layout and boss fights), not officially made by Sega. The levels themselves never had a single finished act, Hidden Palace Zone was the closest we got to a finished stage but even then its only act wasn't even probably half done.

 

[Valnen]

Damn, I might have to get the cable to hook my Dualshock 3 up to my phone. I never did beat this game as a kid because I couldn't figure out how to damage the final boss without killing myself.

 

[polyh3dron]

Day 1. The Sonic CD remake was amazing.

 

[Baleoce]

NVIDIA Shield + these ports = heaven <3


Picking this up tomorrow ASAP

I'm actually really envious of this combo. Very tempting indeed.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I hate that these versions are only coming out on ios and android. Damn.

For whatever it's worth, they have the only virtual controller set-up that I can fuck with. Sonic 1 iOS is super playable despite the touchscreen. Obviously it's not a physical controller and that'd be nice, but hey, go shout at SEGA I guess.

And hey, there's controller support for iOS nowadays, so...

 

[Mesoian]

Can I get this on something where I can use a damn controller?

 

[BocoDragon]

The first was actually a phenomenal port.

If these ever get controller support on iOS (I don't know if it's on Android already), it may be the perfect port.

 

[spindashing]

Awwwww yess.

Hidden Palace Zone's theme is GODLIKE

 

[Sciz]

You're a saint, Taxman.

 

[Sixfortyfive]

Wounder what they will do for the boss of the zone, since iirc the it just had the same boss as the Mystic Cave zone in the unfinished version.

The beta just had a half-finished single act that tapered off into the abyss.

I'd wager the design for this release is mostly original.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Will there be a console version?

 

[Shadoken]

Can I get this on something where I can use a damn controller?

ummm ouya ?

 

[C00kie M0nster]

Console and PC ports of his Sonic ports incoming?

I would definitely love to put them on console / Vita after Sonic 2 hits mobile if the opportunity arises.

I'd definitely be up for doing Steam / Consoles if the opportunity came up. We'll see I guess!

 

[Saikyo]

Again no pc ports? *sigh* fine Sega, I will buy games of other companies...

 

[Odrion]

So Taxman, how about a interpretation of Genocide City?

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

For whatever it's worth, they have the only virtual controller set-up that I can fuck with. Sonic 1 iOS is super playable despite the touchscreen. Obviously it's not a physical controller and that'd be nice, but hey, go shout at SEGA I guess.

And hey, there's controller support for iOS nowadays, so...

I guess I might try it out. And yeah, there's controller support for android and ios these days, but i really wish i could just buy this on steam or psn and play it on my tv.

 

[Valnen]

The first was actually a phenomenal port.

If these ever get controller support on iOS (I don't know if it's on Android already), it may be the perfect port.

Sonic 1 on android has controller support according to the google play website.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.sonic1

 

[Hot Coldman]

I guess I might try it out. And yeah, there's controller support for android and ios these days, but i really wish i could just buy this on steam or psn and play it on my tv.

Yeah, it'd be ideal. Especially what with trophies and all (Sonic CD HD actually had a pretty nice selection of trophies to get, really sort of tested your knowledge of the game).

 

[qq more]

The first was actually a phenomenal port.

If these ever get controller support on iOS (I don't know if it's on Android already), it may be the perfect port.

Both CD and 1 has controller support. And yeah they're all on Android!

 

[Ramune]

You even think about putting together Sonic 1, 2, CD with Sonic 3 & Knuckles getting similar treatment,packaged for consoles and or Vita and I will give you money like you wouldn't believe Sega!

Good to see Retro Engine being a success too! One of the smartest things Sonic wise Sega has done in years! And kudos to da Taxman!
Doing God's work.

 

[ash_ag]

Mein Gott. Thank you based Sega and based Christian Whitehead.

 

[Davey Cakes]

Finally something to use my iTunes credit on.

 

[BocoDragon]

I wish they'd update the ancient versions of Sonic 1-K on Xbox Live to Taxman's engine for free, as they are doing here.

 

[Spaghetti]

based taxman

 

[PetriP-TNT]

where's da WP8 version

 

[jacob armitage]

The two genesis remasters and the Sonic CD version are how classic games deserve to be treated when brought up to newer hardware. Not that Backbone garbage. This way or the superb m2 emulation only.

I really hope these get brought to the PS4 and Xbox one when the inevitable re-releases of these titles hit.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

So Taxman, how about a interpretation of Genocide City?

Isn't that just Metropolis 3?

 

[Guess Who]

Console ports of his Sonic ports incoming?

He would love to, but spoiler alert: no plans at this time.

 

[Diablohead]

my current installed 2009 emulated version is ready.