When we think about popular 2D platform titles of the early 90’s the Somewhat the Hedgehog trilogy normally comes to mind. While its generally debatable on which game it of three was the successful many can agree that they were some of the best games the Sega had produced ever. Out of the 16 bit Sonic trilogy the second installment seems to standout a lot due to the fact that it was the game where the iconic duo Sonic & Tails became popular. In fact, a television show entitled the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog was made and aired about a year after Sonic 2 was released for the Sega Genesis. There was no doubt Sonic 2 was one of the best platform games that Sega had ever made despite its level of difficulty towards the end.

Sonic Mania is a game that many people believe should have been released much sooner than it was. Ever since, last year Sonic Mania has managed to become one of the most popular 2D platform titles within the gaming world. Also, the graphics and the visuals for Sonic Mania are highly reminiscent of the older Sonic games from the early 90’s. Since its release back in the summer of last year the game has managed to sell over one million copies worldwide and was praised for its gameplay along having an outstanding soundtrack.

However, as popular as Sonic Mania is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was a classic and without it there there most likely would not be a Sonic Mania. In terms of quality Sonic Mania might be a superior game but retro gamers who are long time fans of the series would probably favor Sonic the Hedgehog 2 slightly more. However, Sonic Mania is basically the game that fans of the Sonic series had been waiting to see since 1994 so its very hard to choose one over the other.