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During the development of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]'', numerous level ideas were debated upon, and by the time of cancellation some had come along more than others. Jade Gully and Red Sands, for example, were given extensive production time, while others like Metal Blade and Candy Mountain are only mentioned in production documents, with nothing yet released showing if these zones went beyond the conceptual phase.
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During the development of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]'', numerous level ideas were debated upon, and by the time of cancellation some had come along more than others. [[Jade Gully]], [[Crystal Frost]], [[Red Sands]] and [[Galaxy Fortress|Galaxy Fortress/Death Egg]] made it past the conceptual phase and were at one point reasonably established, playable levels. This page details other stages which did not make it as far.
  
 
Most of the concept art and screenshots that follow below were taken from the [[Sonic Xtreme Compendium]].
 
Most of the concept art and screenshots that follow below were taken from the [[Sonic Xtreme Compendium]].
  
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==Jade Gully==
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===Metal Blade===
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Metal Blade is a level referenced heavily in Chris Senn's documentation, though the only evidence of its existence is some released conceptual music for the stage. At least three acts to the zone were planned, named "Nightmare Bridge," "Sewer Shock" and "Necropolis", respectively.
  
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Jade Gully was intended to be the [http://info.sonicretro.org/Category:Levels_with_a_tropical_island_theme tropical island] level of the game. Meant to be the first level players would encounter, the art and level design was to hearken back to the classic games in the series, to ease those into the three-dimensional world of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. There were intended to be at least three acts, whose names would have been "Emerald Clouds," "Wolf Den" and "Bamboo Transit."
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==Blue Ocean==
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Blue Ocean failed to make it past the testing stage, however the fact it was given a name suggests the level was intended to be developed further, possibly into an [http://info.sonicretro.org/Category:Levels_with_an_underwater_theme underwater level].  
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===Concept Art===
 
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==Crystal Frost==
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==Christmas Level==
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Much like the calendar-based levels of ''[[Christmas NiGHTS]]'', ''Sonic X-treme'' at one point considered having a "bonus" level that would be themed around Christmas. However, not much work was completed as the rest of the game took precedence.
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Crystal Frost was the game's [http://info.sonicretro.org/Category:Levels_with_a_winter_theme winter themed] level, full of ice and snow upon a treacherous mountain. There were intended to be at least three acts, whose names would have been "Prism Chorus," "Cryogenesis" and "Icegates." Early concept art also shows it was meant to be part of the ruins of an ancient society.
 
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Red Sands was designed to look like it was an [http://info.sonicretro.org/Category:Levels_with_an_underground/cave_theme underground cave], with plenty of dark passages that Sonic was meant to explore, lit only by spare torches found within. There were intended to be at least three acts, which would have been called "Giza Speedway," "Pyro Pools" and "Tombs 'n Traps."
 
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Galaxy Fortress and Death Egg are both parts of the (appropriately named) [http://info.sonicretro.org/Category:Levels_with_a_Death_Egg_theme Death Egg theme], taking place in outer space on the edge of Dr. Eggman's latest and greatest creation. There were intended to be at least three acts, which would have been named "Factory Robo," "Proving Grounds" and "Megabase Control."
 
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More a test level than anything else, being named meant the level was intended to be developed further, possibly into an [http://info.sonicretro.org/Category:Levels_with_an_underwater_theme underwater level]. However, such progress never occurred due to the cancellation of ''Sonic X-treme'', making it one of the lesser-along "developed" stages.
 
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Through the course of creating and showcasing [[Ofer Alon]]'s engine for ''Sonic X-treme'', numerous test levels{{fileref|HobbyConsolas ES 059.pdf|page=27}} were built by both Ofer and [[Chris Senn]]. Some of these were meant to be expanded into full levels, while others were simply examples of what could be done with the engine.
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Through the course of creating and showcasing [[Ofer Alon]]'s engine for ''Sonic X-treme'', numerous test levels were built by both Ofer and [[Chris Senn]]. Some of these were meant to be expanded into full levels, while others were simply examples of what could be done with the engine.
 
  
 
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SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage09.jpg|An Egyptian-themed test level.
 
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Image:SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot09.jpg|"SONIC"
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Image:SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot10.jpg|"SONIC"
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==External Links==
 
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*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAv-gNaBn_w Sonic X-treme: Jade Gully]'' - Video footage of Jade Gully in action.
 
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAv-gNaBn_w Sonic X-treme: Jade Gully]'' - Video footage of Jade Gully in action.
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*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzvS_beXtXk Sonic X-treme: Crystal Frost]'' - Video footage of Crystal Frost in action.
 
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZb7LE6G5Gg Sonic X-treme: Red Sands]'' - Video footage of Red Sands in action.
 
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZb7LE6G5Gg Sonic X-treme: Red Sands]'' - Video footage of Red Sands in action.
 
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nto4ctFSWkc Sonic X-treme: Death Egg]'' - Video footage of Death Egg in action.
 
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nto4ctFSWkc Sonic X-treme: Death Egg]'' - Video footage of Death Egg in action.
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*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWq4gtN-vEs Sonic X-treme: New Paths]'' - A presentation video created specifically for the pitch to Sega's PC division.
 
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWq4gtN-vEs Sonic X-treme: New Paths]'' - A presentation video created specifically for the pitch to Sega's PC division.
  
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During the development of Sonic X-treme, numerous level ideas were debated upon, and by the time of cancellation some had come along more than others. Jade Gully, Crystal Frost, Red Sands and Galaxy Fortress/Death Egg made it past the conceptual phase and were at one point reasonably established, playable levels. This page details other stages which did not make it as far.

Most of the concept art and screenshots that follow below were taken from the Sonic Xtreme Compendium.

Metal Blade

Metal Blade is a level referenced heavily in Chris Senn's documentation, though the only evidence of its existence is some released conceptual music for the stage. At least three acts to the zone were planned, named "Nightmare Bridge," "Sewer Shock" and "Necropolis", respectively.

Blue Ocean

Blue Ocean failed to make it past the testing stage, however the fact it was given a name suggests the level was intended to be developed further, possibly into an underwater level.

Map

  • SonicXtremeBlueOceanScreenshot01.jpg

Christmas Level

Much like the calendar-based levels of Christmas NiGHTS, Sonic X-treme at one point considered having a "bonus" level that would be themed around Christmas. However, not much work was completed as the rest of the game took precedence.

  • SonicXtremexmas01.png
  • SonicXtremexmas02.png

Test Levels

Through the course of creating and showcasing Ofer Alon's engine for Sonic X-treme, numerous test levels[1] were built by both Ofer and Chris Senn. Some of these were meant to be expanded into full levels, while others were simply examples of what could be done with the engine.

Promotional Images

  • SegaForeverYT Sonic X-treme Screenshot-1 no scan 600x464.png
  • SegaForeverYT Sonic X-treme Screenshot-2 no scan 600x464.png
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage01.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage07.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage02.gif
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage03.gif
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage04.gif
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage05.gif
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage06.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelpromotionalimage08.jpg
  • SonicXtreme SAT TestAct1.png
  • SonicXtreme SAT TestAct2.png

  • An Egyptian-themed test level.

Maps

  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot01.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot02.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot03.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot04.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot05.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot06.jpg

  • An Egyptian-themed test level; it is possible this art was to be used in the final product.

  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot08.jpg

  • "SONIC"

  • "SONIC"

  • "SONIC"

  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot12.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot13.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot14.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot15.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot16.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot17.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot18.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot19.jpg

  • Test level designed by Ofer Alon.

  • The Egyptian-themed test level again.

  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot22.jpg
  • SonicXtremeTestLevelScreenshot23.jpg

External Links

(Upload original versions please)

References

  1. ↑ File:HobbyConsolas ES 059.pdf, page 27


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