When comparing Fist of Awesome 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 Fist of Awesome is ranked 112nd. 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 Really good touch controls
For a game with fighting mechanics and many moves the touch screen controls actually work really well. Much as one would hold a controller the left hand controls movement including a jump and the right allows for punching, kicking, stomping and a combo of using both thumbs to do jumping attacks.
Pro Great sense of humor
A fist that talks, stripper bears, constantly breaking the fourth wall are all thing to be found in this game. There is an enjoyable sense of humor to be found that makes the game stand out from most beat em ups.
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 Combat feels too repetitive
Once one figures out the timing and best maneuvers the core of the fighting can feel repetitive and gets boring.
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.