Sonic Advance 2
↗ 9.1%
😊 7.9/10
(GameBoy Advance - JP, Platformer)
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$48.80
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Developed by:
Dimps Corporation
Published by:
Sega
Released On:
19 Dec 2002
Sonic Advance 2 sees Sonic return for a second outing on the Game Boy Advance. Once again, Sonic is called upon to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman. On this occasion, Sonic is joined by friends Tails, Knuckles and Cream and rabbit, the latest addition to the Sonic team. Each comes with a set of unique moves, allowing you to reach certain areas through-out the levels. However, unlike Sonic Advance, you must complete the game as Sonic to unlock the other characters.
Chaos Emeralds and Special Rings litter the stages. To collect the emeralds (transforming Sonic Advance 2 into Super Sonic for the final battle with Dr. Eggman), you must find the special rings hidden in each stage to unlock the bonus stage. Complete the bonus stage and the emerald is yours.
You'll also get the chance to collect and raise chaos, and trade them over to Sonic Adventure 2: Battle on Gamecube, through the use of the GBA/GC link cable.
EAN-13:
4974365860103 (Japan)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-A2NJ-JPN (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-4 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable, GameCube Compatible, Single Cartridge Multiplayer Support
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this classic platformer, players control Sonic the Hedgehog to thwart Dr. Eggman's sinister plot to kidnap animals and build an empire. The game follows Sonic's mission to rescue his captured friends, Tails and Knuckles, by navigating through various stages and overcoming the villain's traps.
Story
Story Overview
The deranged scientist Dr. Eggman has devised another dastardly scheme. He is planning to build a Dr. Eggman Empire by kidnapping animals and turning them into robots.
This time, he has also kidnapped Knuckles and Tails. Sonic vows to rescue his pals and stop the scientist's despicable plot.
Mission
Off speeds Sonic on a new adventure to find his friends and stop the villain's evil plan.
Enemies & Characters
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic is the world's fastest supersonic hedgehog. He's basically carefree, but he can't stand evil.
Cream the Rabbit
Cream is an adorable rabbit that takes her tiny Chao Cheese wherever she goes and can fly by flapping her ears like wings.
Knuckles the Echidna
Knuckles is Sonic's friend and rival who packs a powerful punch with his enormous strength and spiked fists.
Tails the Fox
Miles Tails Prower is a gentle fox with two tails who dreams of being like Sonic and can fly by spinning his tails.
Amy Rose
Amy is a cheerful and peppy hedgehog who considers herself Sonic's girlfriend and uses the Piko Piko Hammer in battle.
Dr. Eggman
This evil genius is always hatching plots to take over the world, though his plans are always foiled by Sonic.
Controls
L Button
Not Used
Control Pad
Select Mode, Menu Items
START
Pause
SELECT
Not Used
Upper Items: Menu controls
Menu controls
Lower Items: Gameplay controls
Gameplay controls
R Button
Not Used
Mid-Air Trick Action (p.8)
Mid-Air Trick Action
A Button
Enter Selection
B Button
Cancel
START + SELECT while pressing the A and B Buttons
Return to the Title Screen
Press and hold Control Pad ◄ ►
Move left or right. Hold down to increase speed.
Press and hold Control Pad ▲
Appeal.
Press and hold Control Pad ▼
Crouch down. Press while walking/running to spin along the ground. Use this move to attack enemies directly ahead of you.
Press and hold Control Pad ▼ + A Button >> Release Control Pad ▼
Spin around in place to build up speed, then dash away.
Control Pad ▲ + R Button
Spring upwards to gain extra height and to reach areas that are difficult to get to.
Control Pad ◄► + R Button
Increase speed to gain distance and attack enemies directly ahead.
Control Pad ▼ + R Button
Stops mid-flight and attacks straight downwards.
Press the Control Pad ▲ ▼ and press the A Button
Select from the following Title Screen Menu items.
GAME START
This is the main game. Race around 7 Zones collecting Rings, avoiding traps and searching for the Chaos Emeralds (p.16).
TIME ATTACK
Try to clear each Zone in the shortest time possible (p.21).
OPTIONS
Change various game settings (p.22).
TINY CHAO GARDEN*
Raise Chao in the Tiny Chao Garden (p.29). If you have a Nintendo GameCube™ system you can transfer Chao to Sonic Adventure™ 2 Battle.
Tips & Maps
Skid Attack
Attack enemies straight ahead of you while screeching to a halt by pressing B while running.
Super Skid
Skid straight through enemies and continue running by pressing B while in Boost Mode.
Double Spin Attack
Increase attack speed and create a temporary shield of air by pressing A while jumping.
Homing Attack
Targeted dash straight towards enemies by pressing A while jumping near an enemy.
Bound
Stop mid-flight and Spin Attack straight downwards by pressing B while jumping.
Chao Attack
Send "Cheese" the Chao to focus in on nearby enemies by pressing B.
Step Attack
Take a long stride protected by "Cheese" the Chao by pressing B while in Boost mode.
Flying
Flap her ears like wings to take off by pressing A while jumping; press A repeatedly to gain extra height.
Mid-Air Chao Attack
Send "Cheese" to attack enemies ahead while in mid-air by pressing B while jumping.
Chao Rolling Attack
"Cheese" spins around Cream to protect against attacks while in mid-air by pressing Control Pad ▼ + B while jumping.
Tail Swipe
Attack enemies with a swish of his tails by pressing B.
Super Tail Swipe
Charge straight through enemies with a Tail Swipe and continue running by pressing B while in Boost Mode.
Propeller Flying
Repeatedly pressing the A Button lets Tails sustain flight for a short period of time.
Double Punch
Punch twice while advancing forwards by pressing B while running.
Spiral Attack
Spiral Attack sends Knuckles' fists forward, straight through enemies while he continues to run by pressing B while in Boost Mode.
Drill Claw
Spiral attack straight downwards fists first by pressing B while jumping.
Mid-Air Glide
Glide through the air and punch straight through enemies by holding A while jumping; press Control Pad < > to change direction.
Wall Climb
Grab onto walls and other vertical surfaces by touching them during Mid-Air Glide; press Control Pad ^ v to climb.
Hammer Attack
Attack enemies with the Piko Piko Hammer by pressing B.
Head Slide
Perform a high speed Head Slide attack and continue running by pressing B while in Boost Mode.
Super Hammer Attack
Swing the Hammer once in mid-air before skillfully returning to the ground by pressing A while jumping.
Mid-Air Hammer Swirl
Head straight downwards swirling the Hammer to destroy enemies by pressing B while jumping.
How to Play
Starting the Game
Insert the "Sonic Advance™ 2" Game Pak into the Game Boy® Advance system and turn the POWER ON. After the introduction, the Title Screen will appear. Press START on the Title Screen to enter the Mode Select Screen. Press the Control Pad ▲ ▼ and press the A Button to select SINGLE PLAYER or MULTIPLAYER.
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SINGLE PLAYER: Takes you to the Title Screen Menu for Single Player Games.
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MULTIPLAYER: Takes you to the VS Mode Selection Screen.
Single Player Modes
The first time you play, the game will automatically start with Sonic in Zone 1, Act 1. As you progress through the game, you can select the character and Act to begin at the start of each game.
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Select a Character: Press the Control Pad ◄ ► and press the A Button to choose from any available characters. This screen is hidden if no characters have been rescued.
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Select a Zone: Press the Control Pad ◄ ► and press the A Button to start in any cleared Zone or Act. This screen is hidden if no acts or zones have been cleared.
Zone Progression
Each Zone contains two Acts. Act 1 is cleared by reaching the goal. Act 2 is cleared by destroying Dr. Eggman's boss robot. After clearing the 7th Zone, you enter the Final Zone, which has only one Act. Clear the Final Zone to see the Ending.
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ZONE 1 ACT 1
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ZONE 1 ACT 2
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ZONE 1 Boss
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ZONE 2 ACT 1
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...
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Final Zone
Springs and Launchers
Each Zone has a different selection of springs and launchers for propelling characters into the air. Some require you to run towards them, some you can simply step on, while others let you build up height by bouncing repeatedly. Experiment to work out the best way to use each kind.
Special Stages
In each Zone, collect seven Special Rings to enter a Special Stage where you can obtain a Chaos Emerald. The Special Stage is set in a 3D environment. Use the Control Pad and A Button to collect the specified amount of Rings in the time provided.
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Watch out for Dr. Eggman's Guard Robot; you will lose 10 Rings if it touches you.
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Receive extra bonus Rings by collecting a series in quick succession.
Time Attack
Clear the selected Zone in the shortest time possible. The fastest three time records for each character and Zone are recorded.
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Select Zone or Boss: Choose whether you will challenge a Zone or Zone Boss. Note: This bonus feature is not available until unlocked. See p.28.
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Select Character: Choose the character you wish to control. Only characters available in the regular game mode can be selected.
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Select Zone/Boss: Choose the Zone or Boss you wish to challenge. Only Zones previously cleared in the regular game mode can be selected.
Options Menu
Change various game settings using the Control Pad and the A Button.
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Player Data: Enter a new player name using up to 6 characters.
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Time Record: See the top Time Attack scores for each player and Zone.
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VS Record: See the top MULTIPLAYER scores.
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Level: Select between NORMAL and EASY.
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Time Up: Select whether or not to lose a life when time runs out.
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Language: Set the display language.
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Button Config: Select the functions for each Button.
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Sound Test: Select a sound and press the A Button to play. (Bonus feature not available until unlocked. See p.28.)
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Delete Game Data: Deletes all game data. This will not delete data for Tiny Chao Garden.
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Cancel: Return to the Options Screen.
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End: Return to the Title Screen Menu.
Multiplayer VS Mode Connection
To play Multiplayer VS Mode, connect up to four Game Boy Advance systems with 1-4 "Sonic Advance 2" Game Paks using one or more Game Boy Advance Game Link Cables. When selecting Multi Game Pak Mode, use 2-4 Game Paks. When selecting Single Game Pak Mode, 1-4 Game Paks can be used.
Necessary Items
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Game Boy Advance systems: 2-4
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"Sonic Advance 2" Game Paks: 1-4
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Game Boy Advance Game Link Cables: 1-3
Connection Method
1. First make sure that the POWER on all Game Boy Advance systems is switched OFF, then insert the Game Paks into all systems for Multi-Game Pak Mode, or Player 1's system for Single Game Pak Mode.
2. Connect the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cables to the external connection sockets on each system.
3. Turn all systems ON.
4. Refer to p.24/26 for further information.
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When playing with 2-3 players, do not attach systems which are not used in play.
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The smaller plug must be inserted into Player 1's system.
Multiplayer Setup Steps
1. Refer to p.23 for directions on connecting all systems. After all systems are connected and switched ON, choose MULTIPLAYER from the Main Menu, then select the appropriate Game Pak Mode.
2. Once all players are ready, a Chao will appear on each player
Items & Weapons
Invincibility
Keeps you safe from traps and enemy attacks for a limited period of time.
1-Up
Increases remaining lives by 1.
Shield
Protects against damage by traps and enemy attacks one-time only.
Ring Magnet
Protects against damage by traps and enemy attacks one-time only, and draws Rings towards you.
5 Ring Bonus
Increases your Rings by 5.
10 Ring Bonus
Increases your Rings by 10.
Random Ring Bonus
Increases your Rings by a random amount.
Maximum Speed
Increases running speed to maximum.
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