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I hated that 1st stage boss in Sonic 2. You have to dodge those bouncy bomb. On Game Gear small screen, it's tough. I do wished that they would give you some rings to give you an extra hits. Maybe there's a game genie code that let you start off in levels with rings. I don't recall there being a code, but I did have game genie for game gear.

The Game Genie code book came with it. There is no "official" code for starting off levels with rings.

Sonic 2 is the only Game Gear Sonic platformer game I never beaten. Tail's Adventure should be fun and easy. It forces you to explore the levels to find treasure or power-up that helps you on your adventure. It's like a Metroid game, where you find weapon or power up to help you on your quest. It does have password save. I do hope you do enjoy this one. I only borrowed that game like 15-20 years ago and only had one item, I couldn't find, left to collect. It is my favorite Game Gear game.

You can use it with an Everdrive...

Here are 2 versions level select cheat that does not require a game genie. Good luck!

 

Level Select

To unlock level select, push the d-pad LEFT at the opening intro (the one that says "Sega") then simultaneously press button-1 and button-2 when Tails winks his eye the third time. Now push Start.

 

Level Select

On the title screen, hold Left+Down on the D-Pad as well as the A and B buttons. When you see Tails blink for the third time (he first blinks one time, then two times quickly), press Start on the *third* time while his eye is closed. If done correctly, you will reach the level select screen.