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| − | + | '''Sonic 1 Beta Hoax''' is a [[Hacks|ROM hack]] created by [[Cyan Helkaraxe]] in 1999. When it was first released, it was purposely not described as being a hoax. As a result, many individuals mistakenly thought for a time that it was a legitimate prototype of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] for the [[Sega Genesis]]. | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | In 1999, Cyan Helkaraxe wanted to stir up more interest in ''[[Sonic 1]]'' among the Sonic community. He decided to do something which had never been done at that time: create a [[Hacks|ROM hack]]. The resulting hack would become known as the Sonic 1 Beta Hoax. | |
| − | Cyan set to work on the ''Sonic 1'' ROM, researching its internal workings primarily by a trial | + | Cyan set to work on the ''Sonic 1'' ROM, researching its internal workings primarily by a trial and error process, since there was absolutely no documentation on ''Sonic 1'' available at the time. His goal was to create a hoax prototype - a game that mimicked the behavior of a "genuine" ''Sonic 1'' prototype. |
| − | + | In May 1999, Cyan released his hack to [[Simon Wai's Sonic 2 Beta]] page. The ROM was deliberately not listed as a hoax; rather, it was released under the title "Sonic 1 beta?". | |
| − | The release of the hoax | + | The release of the hoax prototype stirred up more interest in ''Sonic 1'', and when it was identified as a hoax, [[Andy Wolan]] invited Cyan to the [[Sonic Stuff Research Group]] for his work in creating the ROM hack. |
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
| − | * No SEGA Sound | + | * No SEGA Sound. |
| − | * No title cards | + | * No title cards. |
| − | * No GAME OVER screen | + | * No GAME OVER screen. |
| − | * | + | * Music sounds different. |
| − | * Only Green Hill, Labyrinth, Sparkling, Clock Works ,Starlight, and Marble | + | * Only Green Hill, Labyrinth, Sparkling, Clock Works, Starlight, and Marble Zone work. All other zones cause emulators to stop. |
| − | * Level Select has 2 renamed zones | + | * Level Select has 2 renamed zones. |
| − | * Final Zone has two stages (neither implemented) and boss has its own | + | * Final Zone has two stages (neither implemented) and boss has its own stage: Final Fight. |
| − | * Special stage called Special Zone (and not implemented) | + | * Special stage is called Special Zone (and not implemented). |
| − | * Sound test unreliable | + | * Sound test is unreliable. |
| − | * Zones are differently colored | + | * Zones are differently colored. |
| − | * Green Hill Zone | + | * Green Hill Zone appears to be at an early stage in development. |
| − | * Sonic | + | * Sonic has a different palette. |
| − | * The | + | * The ending sequence does not work. |
| − | == | + | ==Download== |
{{download|file=Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip|filesize=351KB}} | {{download|file=Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip|filesize=351KB}} | ||
Revision as of 22:39, 30 October 2009
| Sonic 1 Beta Hoax |
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| Last release: 05/10/99 |
| System: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis |
| Original game: [[]] |
| Credits: Cyan Helkaraxe |
Sonic 1 Beta Hoax is a ROM hack created by Cyan Helkaraxe in 1999. When it was first released, it was purposely not described as being a hoax. As a result, many individuals mistakenly thought for a time that it was a legitimate prototype of Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis.
Contents
History
In 1999, Cyan Helkaraxe wanted to stir up more interest in Sonic 1 among the Sonic community. He decided to do something which had never been done at that time: create a ROM hack. The resulting hack would become known as the Sonic 1 Beta Hoax.
Cyan set to work on the Sonic 1 ROM, researching its internal workings primarily by a trial and error process, since there was absolutely no documentation on Sonic 1 available at the time. His goal was to create a hoax prototype - a game that mimicked the behavior of a "genuine" Sonic 1 prototype.
In May 1999, Cyan released his hack to Simon Wai's Sonic 2 Beta page. The ROM was deliberately not listed as a hoax; rather, it was released under the title "Sonic 1 beta?".
The release of the hoax prototype stirred up more interest in Sonic 1, and when it was identified as a hoax, Andy Wolan invited Cyan to the Sonic Stuff Research Group for his work in creating the ROM hack.
Features
- No SEGA Sound.
- No title cards.
- No GAME OVER screen.
- Music sounds different.
- Only Green Hill, Labyrinth, Sparkling, Clock Works, Starlight, and Marble Zone work. All other zones cause emulators to stop.
- Level Select has 2 renamed zones.
- Final Zone has two stages (neither implemented) and boss has its own stage: Final Fight.
- Special stage is called Special Zone (and not implemented).
- Sound test is unreliable.
- Zones are differently colored.
- Green Hill Zone appears to be at an early stage in development.
- Sonic has a different palette.
- The ending sequence does not work.
Download
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Download Sonic 1 Beta Hoax
File: Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip (351 kB) (info)
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External links
Fume Cupboard Facility - Cyan's website. Beta hoax is listed under "Sonic 1 Hoax" in "Coding Capers."