When comparing Dynamite Jack vs Sonic The Hedgehog 2, the Slant community recommends Sonic The Hedgehog 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is ranked 53rd while Dynamite Jack is ranked 116th. The most important reason people chose Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is:
The developers reconstructed Hidden Palace Zone - an area previously unfinished and only available in early betas of the original console game - specifically for this release.
Specs
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Pros
Pro User created levels
There are an assortment of user created levels available for download as well as any number that the user can come up with and create themselves.
Pro Looks great on AMOLED screens
Dynamite Jack uses sharp colors on a black background which look incredibly saturated when playing on an AMOLED device.
Pro Two control schemes
There are two control schemes available in the settings. The forst is drawing lines that the character follows on screen and the other is a virtual thumbstick.
Pro Hidden Palace Zone
The developers reconstructed Hidden Palace Zone - an area previously unfinished and only available in early betas of the original console game - specifically for this release.
Pro Built by prominent members of the Sonic reverse engineering community
The developers, Stealth and Taxman are not just passionate fans of the franchise, but prominent members of the reverse engineering community surrounding it. In particular, Taxman is known for having built a very accurate remake of the classic Sonic engine, and Stealth is known for building a wide range of tools and hacks, as well as building a better port of Sonic for the Gameboy Advance, with no access to the original source code.
Pro Classic platforming gameplay
Sonic the hedgehog 2 still offers on of the best plaformer gameplay experiences ever made.
Pro Has online real time multiplayer
Players can compete in online multiplayer races with their friends where they are tasked with being the first to get to the end of a chosen level.
Pro MOGA controller support
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has built in MOGA controllers support.
Cons
Con Gameplay somewhat overwhelming
When first starting out all of the pop ups on the display may be confusing or just too much for the player.
Con Touch screen controls not as accurate as using a controller.
While the touch screen controls are good compared to other games they are still not as accurate as using a controller.