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This article contains information on the manuals that were included with copies of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit).

English[]

The English story prologue found in the original Western manuals:

Robotnik Returns!
All was peace and quiet on South Island after Sonic the Hedgehog crushed the plans of the diabolical Dr. Ivo Robotnik for the first time. Far too quiet, in fact, for a hyper young hedgehog who craves action. So Sonic left South Island in search of other adventures.
When he returned, Sonic found no sign of his friends anywhere. Confused, he went back to his digs to think, and found a note waiting for him. It was from Miles (or "Tails" as he is called), a two-tailed fox who is one of Sonic's closest friends.
"Dear Sonic,
"Robotnik is back, and he's captured all the animals on the island! He is holding me in a place called the Crystal Egg. In order to free me, you have to find and bring the six Chaos Emeralds.
"Robotnik made me write this. He says he's waiting for you, and he's created six really nasty robots in order to 'Get rid of you once and for all'. I don't know what he has planned, but Sonic, please be careful!
Sincerely, Tails."
There was no time to waste! The letter fluttered to the floor as Sonic dashed off to find the Chaos Emeralds and save his friends.

Zone descriptions[]

Zone Description
Under Ground Zone Hop on a runaway railcart for the ride of your life through showers of spikes and over daredevil jumps. Buzz-saw your way through to secret tunnels and hidden Monitors. Sometimes it's hard to get enough momentum for a good ground attack, but get a running start and keep trying!
Sky High Zone Race over collapsing bridges and grab lots of Rings while you can. Springs bounce you through underground passages, then send you toward the clouds. Grab a hang glider and ride the storm winds over deadly spikes.
Aqua Lake Zone Pick up speed and skim the surface of the lake, picking up Rings as you go. When you go under, don't go for too long without air, or you'll lose a Chance. Take a deep breath from bubbles that float up from some of the blocks. Or when a big bubble comes your way, use it to float toward the top of the screen.
Green Hills Zone Race through loops and hidden passageways. Ride moving platforms over pits filled with spikes. Spring high in the air over traps and terrain. Grab those Rings and items, and keep on the lookout for Robotnik's badniks!
Gimmick Mountain The inside of this metallic mountain is filled with moving conveyor belts and platforms, and whirling flywheels. Catch a ride on a wheel, and sling yourself along. Timing is very important! Walking Bombs and Burrowbots roam through this Zone, making your travels treacherous.
Scrambled Egg Zone Shoot through twisting, turning pipes that lead to traps or treasure. Use the D-Button to make turns at the junctions.
It is in this Zone that you come face to face with Robotnik's baddest creation, the Silver Sonic! It has the Super Spin Attack, and a bunch of dirty tricks to do in our hero. But does it have what it takes?
Crystal Egg Zone Rush through a land of sparkling crystal. Break through crystal blocks to find treasure. Use a floating orb to sling you to higher ground.

Here you'll meet with Robotnik himself, in an arena he has prepared especially for you...

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Japanese[]

A translation of the story prologue from the Japanese manual:[1]

Peace returned to South Island by Sonic's heroic activities, but again the evil hand of the world-conquest-plotting Doctor Eggman was already closing in.
That day, after one of his usual carefree adventures, Sonic returned to find a letter from his small companion 'Miles….'
Dear Sonic:
All the Animal friends on South Island were captured by Doctor Eggman.
I'm being imprisoned at a place called 'Crystal Egg,' where I wrote this letter. But in order to get here, you need six Chaos Emeralds!
Doctor Eggman built six scary robots, and they're waiting for you to arrive, Sonic! Be careful...
From Miles
And the fate of Miles and the island's Animal friends? The whereabouts of six Chaos Emeralds? After reading the letter, Sonic immediately set off to find out...

Zone descriptions[]

Zone Description
Under Ground Lava rocks and needles fall from the ceiling, awaiting Sonic as he borrows through the depths of the ground.
If you make good use of the "Hole-Digging Sonic" and the "High-Speed Trolley" and do your best... Hey, it's easy.
Sky High Sonic challenges the terrain of an alpine area where a sea of clouds spreads.
Overcome thunderstorms and strong winds that block Sonic's path with "Hang Gliders" and continuous jumps.
Aqua Lake A labyrinthic Zone that spreads to the bottom of the lake.
Sonic has learned to move of the surface of the water, but when he falls underwater, it's still as usual. When you run out of breath, it counts down, so don't forget to use big bubbles to refresh yourself.
Green Hills A Zone of lush green meadows in a tropical style.
An undulating course with jumps and loops is perfect for making the most of Sonic's specialty, speed. Dare to run with all your might!!
Gimmick Mountain Gimmick Mountain is a strange mountain.
The caverns in the mountains are full of modern machines. Use gears and Conveyor Belts to advance. But be careful not to go too fast.
Scranbled Egg[sic] Pipes and traps stretched inside the hidden base.
Defeat Doctor Eggman's super-secret weapon that awaits Sonic at the top of the Zone, and aim for the mysterious final Zone "Crystal Egg"!!

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