Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Nick Arcade prototype)/Comparisons

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General comparisons

Sonic 2 Nick Arcade prototype

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic 2 final

Start the game and you are introduced to the Sega logo from the original Sonic the Hedgehog, as opposed to the revised variant in the final game.

Nick Arcade prototype

Final game

All early versions of Sonic 2 use a different title screen. There is no introduction, Sonic and Tails are not animated, and the background is borrowed from Emerald Hill Zone, scrolling to the left in a similar manner to the original Sonic the Hedgehog. No menu system has been implemented by this point.

Sonic 2 Nick Arcade prototype

Sonic the Hedgehog (REV01)

Sonic 2 final

Aside from the logo and palette, the level select screen hasn't changed at all from Sonic 1, and is a far cry from Sonic 2.

Level comparisons

• Green Hill Zone
• Marble Zone
• Spring Yard Zone
• Labyrinth Zone
• Star Light Zone
• Scrap Brain Zone