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==Examples of well-known prototypes== | ==Examples of well-known prototypes== | ||
===Available on the internet=== | ===Available on the internet=== | ||
| − | * ''[[Sonic 2 Beta|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega | + | * ''[[Sonic 2 Beta|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]) |
* ''[[CD Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega CD|Sega Mega CD]]) | * ''[[CD Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega CD|Sega Mega CD]]) | ||
| − | * ''[[Sonic Crackers]]'' (Sega | + | * ''[[Sonic Crackers]]'' (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis) |
| + | * ''[[Sonic 3D Beta|Sonic 3D]]'' (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis) | ||
===Unavailable=== | ===Unavailable=== | ||
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[[Category:Definitions]] | [[Category:Definitions]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Prereleases| | + | [[Category:Prereleases| ]] |
Revision as of 20:03, 5 November 2006
A prototype is a stage of design before the final one. Prototype video games are created during development for playtesting and bug reporting purposes. Usually, a prototype game doesn't leave the developers' offices, but occasionally one finds its way out and onto the internet.
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Prototypical stages
- Alpha - the first or a very early build, demonstrating the game's engine with one or two levels.
- Beta - bearing some resemblance to the final game, often containing bugs or missing features.
- Release candidate / prerelease - outwardly identical to the final game, but may contain minor bugs which have yet to be fixed. Prereleases are often sent to journalists to preview/review, and are sometimes released as demo or shareware software.
Examples of well-known prototypes
Available on the internet
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
- CD Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega CD)
- Sonic Crackers (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
- Sonic 3D (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)