Sonic Adventure 2 Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Platformer

Sonic Adventure 2

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2001
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSonic Team
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSonic Adventure
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 29

Sonic Adventure 2 is a platformer released in 2001 for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.

It landed about 2 years into the Dreamcast's life. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2001 include Shenmue II, Crazy Taxi 2 and Segagaga. Among the 13 Dreamcast platformers in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Sonic Adventure series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Sonic Adventure. Sonic Team also made Sonic Shuffle, Space Channel 5 and Phantasy Star Online for the Dreamcast.

Sonic Adventure 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Sonic Adventure 2 is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Sonic Adventure 2 gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Sonic Adventure 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Sonic Adventure 2 FAQ

When did Sonic Adventure 2 come out on the Dreamcast?

Sonic Adventure 2 was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2001.

Who made Sonic Adventure 2?

It was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.

Is Sonic Adventure 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Sonic Adventure 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Sonic Adventure 2 take to play?

As a platformer, Sonic Adventure 2 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sonic Adventure 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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