Sonic the Hedgehog 2 media reviews released: IGN 7 points

Media reviews for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are out, with IGN giving it a 7 out of 10. IGN said, "For better or worse, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is bigger than its predecessor in every way." Metacritic has collected scores from 14 media outlets, with an average score of 44.

IGN rating: 7 points, good

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 not only continues the humor and charm of Sonic the Hedgehog, but also stays true to the game.

Summarize:

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is an improvement over its predecessor in many ways, but there are some downsides. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 feels closer to the original game than ever before, and fans of the game should be happy to see their favorite characters so lovably remade for the big screen. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are the biggest delights, as is Jim Carrey's brilliant performance as Dr. Robotnik.

The film never quite figures out how to make sense of the other human characters, and it definitely should have been longer than it was, but overall Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is still a sweet, funny, and action-packed film that fully embraces its video game roots.