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| credits=[[Cyan Helkaraxe]]
 
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To try and stir up a bit more interest in [[Sonic 1]], [[Cyan Helkaraxe]] decided to do something which had never been done at that time - create a [[Hacks|ROM hack]]. The resulting hack would become known simply as the '''Sonic 1 Beta Hoax'''.
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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 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] for the [[Sega Genesis]].
  
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), with the goal of creating a hoax beta - a ROM that mimicked the behaviour of a "genuine" Sonic 1 beta.
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==History==
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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.
  
Finally, in May 1999, the ROM hack was released to [[Simon Wai]]'s Sonic 2 beta page. The ROM was deliberately not listed as a hoax, but rather released under the title "Sonic 1 beta?".
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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.
  
The release of the hoax beta stirred up more interest in Sonic 1, and when it was identified as a hoax, [[Andy Wolan]] invited Cyan to the SSRG for his work in creating the ROM hack.
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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?".
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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
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* No SEGA Sound.
* No stage titles
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* No title cards.
* No GAME OVER screen
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* No "GAME OVER" text appears when you run out of lives.
* Different sounding music
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* Music sounds different.
* Only Green Hill, Sparkling, Starlight, and Final Fight work—all other zones cause emulators to stop
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* Only Green Hill, Sparkling, Starlight, and Final Fight work.  All other zones cause emulators to stop.
* Level Select has renamed zones
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* Both Labyrinth and Clock Work Zone are neither implemented.
* Final Zone has two stages (neither implemented) and boss has its own stage—Final Fight
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* Level Select has 2 renamed zones.
* Special stage called Special Zone (and not implemented)
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* Final Zone has three stages (neither implemented) and boss has its own stage: Final Fight.
* Sound test unreliable
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* Special stage is called Special Zone (and not implemented).
* Zones are differently colored
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* Sound test is unreliable.
* Green Hill Zone is at night (although the rolling ball isn't there)
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* Zones are differently colored.
* Sonic is differently colored
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* Green Hill Zone appears to be at an early stage in development.
* The end boss works, although the end sequence doesn't.
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* Sonic has a different palette.
 
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* The ending sequence does not work.
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* Beating the boss of some levels, including Green Hill Zone and Star Light Zone, results in the game crashing with an Address Error.
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* Waiting on the Stage Select screen too long will cause the game to crash.
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* The "TIME OVER" text doesn't appear on the screen when the player reaches 10 minutes.
  
{{download|version=only version|file=Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip|filesize=351KB}}
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==Download==
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{{download|file=Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip|filesize=351KB}}
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
[http://www.emulationzone.org/projects/cyan/mainp.htm Fume Cupboard Facility] - Cyan's website. Beta hoax is listed under "Sonic 1 Hoax" in "Coding Capers."
 
[http://www.emulationzone.org/projects/cyan/mainp.htm Fume Cupboard Facility] - Cyan's website. Beta hoax is listed under "Sonic 1 Hoax" in "Coding Capers."
[[Category:Hacks]]
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[[Category:Hacks|Beta Hoax, Sonic 1]]
 
[[Category:Hoaxes]]
 
[[Category:Hoaxes]]

Revision as of 15:20, 17 April 2017

Sonic1 title.png
Sonic 1 Beta Hoax
Last release: 05/10/99
Status: Complete
System: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Original game: Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)
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.

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" text appears when you run out of lives.
  • Music sounds different.
  • Only Green Hill, Sparkling, Starlight, and Final Fight work. All other zones cause emulators to stop.
  • Both Labyrinth and Clock Work Zone are neither implemented.
  • Level Select has 2 renamed zones.
  • Final Zone has three 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.
  • Beating the boss of some levels, including Green Hill Zone and Star Light Zone, results in the game crashing with an Address Error.
  • Waiting on the Stage Select screen too long will cause the game to crash.
  • The "TIME OVER" text doesn't appear on the screen when the player reaches 10 minutes.

Download

Download.svg Download Sonic 1 Beta Hoax
File: Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip (351 kB) (info)

External links

Fume Cupboard Facility - Cyan's website. Beta hoax is listed under "Sonic 1 Hoax" in "Coding Capers."