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==Master System/Game Gear version comparisons==
 
==Master System/Game Gear version comparisons==
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| desc=Unlike the previous two 8-bit ''Sonic'' games, the Master System version of ''Sonic Chaos'' has a title screen that better fits the expanded resolution.
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| desc=Unlike the previous two 8-bit ''Sonic'' games, the Master System version of ''Sonic Chaos'' has a title screen that better fits the expanded resolution, but has a plain colour for a background instead of a checkered pattern.
 
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{{Comparison
 
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| image1=SonicChaos SMS Comparison PlayerSelect.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison PlayerSelect.png
 
| game1=Master System version
 
| game1=Master System version
 
| game2=Game Gear version
 
| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=The player select screen is different. The Game Gear has dedicated portraits of Sonic and Tails, while the Master System just uses their walking sprites on a loop.
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| desc=The player select screen is different. The Game Gear has dedicated portraits of [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], while the Master System just uses their walking sprites on a loop.
 
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{{Comparison
 
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| image1=SonicChaos SMS Comparison THZ TitleCard.png
 
| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison THZ TitleCard.png
 
| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison THZ TitleCard.png
 
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| image1=SonicChaos SMS Comparison ScoreCard.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison ScoreCard.png
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| image3=SonicChaos GG ScoreCard SpecialStage.png
 
| game1=Master System version
 
| game1=Master System version
 
| game2=Game Gear version
 
| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=As are the score cards.
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| game3=Game Gear version
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| desc=As are the score cards, although the lack of space means "[[Continue]]" is reduced to "Conti'" and multiplier info is cut in the Game Gear version. Collected [[Chaos Emeralds]] are displayed on all score cards in the Master System version, whereas the Game Gear version relegates them to [[Special Stage (Sonic Chaos)|Special Stage]] score cards. The maximum number of Continues the game can display is also halved from eight to four.
 
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{{Comparison
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| image1=SonicChaos SMS Continue.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG Continue.png
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=The Continue screen, in addition to the different font, adds an exclamation mark to "CONTINUE". The countdown removes the stars and displays as a single-digit number.
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}}
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===Bad ending===
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{{Comparison
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| image1=SonicChaos SMS Comparison BadEnding1.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison BadEnding1.png
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=The bad ending plays out with some differences. Firstly, Sonic rolls in his chase after [[Dr. Eggman]] in the Master System version, whereas he walks after him in the Game Gear version.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| image1=SonicChaos SMS Comparison BadEnding2.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison BadEnding2.png
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=After Eggman flies away, Sonic stops rolling and slows down to a stop in the Master System version, whereas the Game Gear version has him pick up speed, only to trip.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| image1=SonicChaos SMS Comparison BadEnding3.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison BadEnding3.png
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=Like all other screens in the game, the "Try Again" text uses a different font.
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}}
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===Audio comparisons===
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{{Comparison
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| audio1=SonicChaos SMSGG Music EEZ3.ogg
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| audio2=SonicChaos GG Music Intro.ogg
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=The Master System version uses the song played in [[Electric Egg Zone]] Act 3 for the opening intro. The Game Gear version was instead given a unique song for the intro.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| audio1=SonicChaos SMS Music PlayerSelect.ogg
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| audio2=SonicChaos GG Music PlayerSelect.ogg
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=The music for the Player Select screen was reworked to have a pitch shift for the second half of the melody, along with some instrumental changes.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| audio1=SonicChaos SMS Music THZ.ogg
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| audio2=SonicChaos GG Music THZ.ogg
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=The intro and backing melody in [[Turquoise Hill Zone]]'s theme were reworked.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| audio1=SonicChaos SMS Music GPZ.ogg
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| audio2=SonicChaos GG Music GPZ.ogg
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| audio3=SonicChaos GG Music GPZUnused.ogg
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version (used)
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| game3=Game Gear version (unused)
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| desc=[[Gigalopolis Zone]]'s theme in the Master System version is very similar to "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwAypkQqcBk Oh Yes!1 (SONG 0)]", a demo tune from the KORG M1 synthesizer, very probably used to compose the rest of the music in ''Sonic Chaos''. In the Game Gear version, it was replaced with a different theme entirely. The original theme remains unused in the sound test (sound code {{hex|083H}}), and plays at a lower pitch.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| audio1=SonicChaos SMS Music SEZ.ogg
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| audio2=SonicChaos GG Music SEZ.ogg
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=Certain sections of [[Sleeping Egg Zone]]'s theme were reworked in a similar case to Turquoise Hill's.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| audio1=SonicChaos SMS Music APZ.ogg
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| audio2=SonicChaos GG Music APZ.ogg
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=The main melody at the start of [[Aqua Planet Zone]]'s theme was reworked.
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| audio1=SonicChaos SMSGG Music SpecialStage.ogg
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| audio2=SonicChaos GG Music SpecialStage2.ogg
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| game1=Master System version
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| game2=Game Gear version
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| desc=In the Master System version, all [[Special Stage (Sonic Chaos)|Special Stages]] use the same song. The Game Gear version adds a second song that plays on outdoor-themed Special Stages, while the original song is still used for the crystal-themed ones.
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Additionally, the jingle played on the Special Stage results after acquiring a [[Chaos Emerald]] does not play in the Game Gear version for some reason, going unused.
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===Level comparisons===
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*[[{{PAGENAME}}/Turquoise Hill Zone|Turquoise Hill Zone]]
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*[[{{PAGENAME}}/Gigalopolis Zone|Gigalopolis Zone]]
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*[[{{PAGENAME}}/Sleeping Egg Zone|Sleeping Egg Zone]]
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*[[{{PAGENAME}}/Mecha Green Hill Zone|Mecha Green Hill Zone]]
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*[[{{PAGENAME}}/Aqua Planet Zone|Aqua Planet Zone]]
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*[[{{PAGENAME}}/Electric Egg Zone|Electric Egg Zone]]
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*[[{{PAGENAME}}/Special Stage|Special Stage]]
  
 
==Game Gear localisation comparisons==
 
==Game Gear localisation comparisons==
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{{Comparison
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| image1=Sonic&Tails GG JP SegaScreen.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG Comparison SegaScreen.png
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| game1=Japanese version
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| game2=Western versions
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| desc=The Japanese version drops the ™ symbol from the Sega logo.
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{{Comparison
 
{{Comparison
 
| image1=SonicandTails GG Title.png
 
| image1=SonicandTails GG Title.png
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| game1=Japanese version
 
| game1=Japanese version
 
| game2=Western versions
 
| game2=Western versions
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| desc=For reasons unknown, the Western versions of ''Sonic Chaos'' use a different font for the title cards (similar in design to ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', and do not show the act number. The Japanese font is still used for the score card.
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| desc=For reasons unknown, the Western versions of ''Sonic Chaos'' use a different font for the title cards (similar in design to ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''), and do not show the Act number. The Japanese font is still used for the score card.
 
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| game2=Western versions
 
| game2=Western versions
 
| desc=The decision to change the title card comes with consequences. In the West, [[Gigalopolis Zone]] becomes "Gigapolis Zone".
 
| desc=The decision to change the title card comes with consequences. In the West, [[Gigalopolis Zone]] becomes "Gigapolis Zone".
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}}
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{{Comparison
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| image1=Sonic&Tails GG JP ZoneSelect.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG LevelSelect.png
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| game1=Japanese version
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| game2=Western versions
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| desc=The change in Gigalopolis Zone's name is also reflected on the Zone Select screen.
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{{Comparison
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| image1=Sonic&Tails GG JP SonicEnding.png
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| image2=SonicChaos GG US SonicEnding.png
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| game1=Japanese version
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| game2=Western versions
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| desc=Dr. Eggman's name is localised accordingly in the credits: "Eggman" in the Japanese version, and "Robotnik" in the West.
 
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Master System/Game Gear version comparisons

Sonic Chaos title.png
Master System version
Sonic Chaos title GG.png
Game Gear version

Unlike the previous two 8-bit Sonic games, the Master System version of Sonic Chaos has a title screen that better fits the expanded resolution, but has a plain colour for a background instead of a checkered pattern.

SonicChaos SMS Comparison PlayerSelect.png
Master System version
SonicChaos GG Comparison PlayerSelect.png
Game Gear version

The player select screen is different. The Game Gear has dedicated portraits of Sonic and Tails, while the Master System just uses their walking sprites on a loop.

SonicChaos SMS Comparison THZ TitleCard.png
Master System version
SonicChaos GG Comparison THZ TitleCard.png
Game Gear version

The title cards are also optimised for the different resolutions.

SonicChaos SMS Comparison ScoreCard.png
Master System version
SonicChaos GG Comparison ScoreCard.png
Game Gear version
SonicChaos GG ScoreCard SpecialStage.png
Game Gear version

As are the score cards, although the lack of space means "Continue" is reduced to "Conti'" and multiplier info is cut in the Game Gear version. Collected Chaos Emeralds are displayed on all score cards in the Master System version, whereas the Game Gear version relegates them to Special Stage score cards. The maximum number of Continues the game can display is also halved from eight to four.

SonicChaos SMS Continue.png
Master System version
SonicChaos GG Continue.png
Game Gear version

The Continue screen, in addition to the different font, adds an exclamation mark to "CONTINUE". The countdown removes the stars and displays as a single-digit number.

Bad ending

SonicChaos SMS Comparison BadEnding1.png
Master System version
SonicChaos GG Comparison BadEnding1.png
Game Gear version

The bad ending plays out with some differences. Firstly, Sonic rolls in his chase after Dr. Eggman in the Master System version, whereas he walks after him in the Game Gear version.

SonicChaos SMS Comparison BadEnding2.png
Master System version
SonicChaos GG Comparison BadEnding2.png
Game Gear version

After Eggman flies away, Sonic stops rolling and slows down to a stop in the Master System version, whereas the Game Gear version has him pick up speed, only to trip.

SonicChaos SMS Comparison BadEnding3.png
Master System version
SonicChaos GG Comparison BadEnding3.png
Game Gear version

Like all other screens in the game, the "Try Again" text uses a different font.

Audio comparisons

Master System version
Game Gear version

The Master System version uses the song played in Electric Egg Zone Act 3 for the opening intro. The Game Gear version was instead given a unique song for the intro.

Master System version
Game Gear version

The music for the Player Select screen was reworked to have a pitch shift for the second half of the melody, along with some instrumental changes.

Master System version
Game Gear version

The intro and backing melody in Turquoise Hill Zone's theme were reworked.

Master System version
Game Gear version (used)
Game Gear version (unused)

Gigalopolis Zone's theme in the Master System version is very similar to "Oh Yes!1 (SONG 0)", a demo tune from the KORG M1 synthesizer, very probably used to compose the rest of the music in Sonic Chaos. In the Game Gear version, it was replaced with a different theme entirely. The original theme remains unused in the sound test (sound code 083H), and plays at a lower pitch.

Master System version
Game Gear version

Certain sections of Sleeping Egg Zone's theme were reworked in a similar case to Turquoise Hill's.

Master System version
Game Gear version

The main melody at the start of Aqua Planet Zone's theme was reworked.

Master System version
Game Gear version

In the Master System version, all Special Stages use the same song. The Game Gear version adds a second song that plays on outdoor-themed Special Stages, while the original song is still used for the crystal-themed ones.

Additionally, the jingle played on the Special Stage results after acquiring a Chaos Emerald does not play in the Game Gear version for some reason, going unused.

Level comparisons

Game Gear localisation comparisons

Sonic&Tails GG JP SegaScreen.png
Japanese version
SonicChaos GG Comparison SegaScreen.png
Western versions

The Japanese version drops the ™ symbol from the Sega logo.

SonicandTails GG Title.png
Japanese version
Sonic Chaos title GG.png
Western versions

In Japan, Sonic Chaos is known as Sonic & Tails. As a result, the two have slightly different title screens.

SonicChaos GG Comparison THZ JPTitleCard.png
Japanese version
SonicChaos GG Comparison THZ TitleCard.png
Western versions

For reasons unknown, the Western versions of Sonic Chaos use a different font for the title cards (similar in design to Sonic the Hedgehog 2), and do not show the Act number. The Japanese font is still used for the score card.

Gigalopolis-j-TitleCard.png
Japanese version
Gigapolis-TitleCard.png
Western versions

The decision to change the title card comes with consequences. In the West, Gigalopolis Zone becomes "Gigapolis Zone".

Sonic&Tails GG JP ZoneSelect.png
Japanese version
SonicChaos GG LevelSelect.png
Western versions

The change in Gigalopolis Zone's name is also reflected on the Zone Select screen.

Sonic&Tails GG JP SonicEnding.png
Japanese version
SonicChaos GG US SonicEnding.png
Western versions

Dr. Eggman's name is localised accordingly in the credits: "Eggman" in the Japanese version, and "Robotnik" in the West.

References


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