So, Sonic 2 – Advanced Edit is basically the classic Genesis Sonic 2, but with a bunch of tweaks that make it feel fresh without messing with what worked. You still get those iconic zones—Emerald Hill, Chemical Plant—but now there are little surprises, like altered level layouts or different enemy placements. It’s not a full overhaul, more like someone went in and polished the edges.

First thing I noticed? The physics feel a tiny bit smoother, especially when you’re rolling downhill. And if you’ve played the original to death, you’ll catch subtle changes—like shortcuts that weren’t there before or hidden areas that actually reward you with something useful. Tails doesn’t just awkwardly trail behind either; he’s a bit more responsive.

It’s still unmistakably Sonic 2, just… better. Perfect if you want that nostalgia hit without the jank. Definitely worth a spin if you’ve got a Genesis (or an emulator, no judgment).