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2007PlayStation

A 2.5D Sonic platformer where you race a rival to the finish of each stage, using power-ups to attack them. Boss fights are also races against your rival, and collectible cards add extra goals.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Sonic Rivals 2 are Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Rocket Boots Mania and Super Mario Bros. 35. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic Rivals 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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1992PCPlayStationXbox

Brings what grabs you about Sonic Rivals 2: jumping and platforming, combat with precise timing as well as a bright tone.

A blazing-fast 2D platforming classic where Sonic uses the new spin dash to tear through varied zones, with Tails tagging along as a co-op buddy. Iconic music, tricky special stages and Super Sonic make it a series high point.

Rocket Boots Mania

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced rocket-boot parkour game where you boost, slide and wallrun through over 70 handcrafted levels. A level editor, online races and asynchronous leaderboards add lots of replay value.

Super Mario Bros. 35

Jumping and platforming

A battle-royale take on the original Super Mario Bros. where 35 players race through the same stages at once. Defeating enemies buys extra time and sends hindrances to rivals until only one Mario remains.

Sonic Mania

Jumping and platforming

A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Easy to pick up

You race through colorful zones as Sonic, Tails or Knuckles, collecting rings while chasing Dr. Eggman's Chaos Emeralds. It is a classic platformer whose speed and level design still thrill today.

Sonic Heroes

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced Sonic platformer where you control a trio of speed, flight and power characters, switching between them as you race through levels. Four teams with their own campaigns add variety.

Sprint Vector

Jumping and platforming

A VR racing platformer staged like a game show, where you swing your arms to run, climb and fling yourself through obstacle courses against up to seven other players. Fast pace and physical movement are the core of the fun.

SpeedRunners

Gameplay comes before story

A fast-paced multiplayer platformer-racer where up to four players swing, jump and use nasty pick-ups to push rivals off-screen. Tight controls and chaotic head-to-head matches keep every round tense.

Giana Sisters: Dream Runners

Jumping and platforming

A fast head-to-head platform racer where you sprint through colorful dream levels against up to three other players. You switch between Giana's forms and use abilities to outpace your rivals.

Sonic Robo Blast 2

Jumping and platforming

A huge free fan project that brings Sonic to life as a fast 3D platformer on a modified Doom Legacy engine. Alongside classic speed-focused levels it offers multiplayer modes and a large modding scene.

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