A classic Dreamcast exclusive, Sonic Adventure 2 brings together iconic characters in a thrilling battle between good and evil, with a unique storyline centered around Chaos Emeralds.
Sonic Adventure 2 is a 3D platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega in 2001 for the Sega Dreamcast as part of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was the final Sonic game for the Dreamcast before Sega discontinued the console.
The game features two campaigns - Hero Side featuring Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, and Dark Side featuring Shadow the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman. Players navigate through action stages collecting rings and Chaos Emeralds while advancing the story and confronting the opposing faction. There are also mini-game stages focused on other playable characters.
SA2 has a heavier emphasis on storytelling compared to previous Sonic games. The central conflict revolves around Sonic and friends attempting to save the world while Shadow and Eggman try to conquer it using the Chaos Emeralds to power weapons of mass destruction. The game explores Shadow's mysterious backstory as well.
SA2 received critical acclaim upon release for its faster gameplay, level designs, music, story, and multiplayer mode. Many critics consider it one of the best games in the Sonic franchise. The game was ported to Nintendo Gamecube in 2002 and more recently as a HD remake on newer consoles such as Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch.