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| title=Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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| final=Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
| publisher=[[Sega]]
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| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
| developer=[[Sonic Team]],<br/>[[Sega Technical Institute]]
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| date=1992-09-21
| system=[[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]
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| romsize=1 MB
| genre=2D Platform
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| source=[[February 23, 2008 Proto Release|Sega ROM Archive CD-R disc]]
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| foundby=[[User:Drx|drx]]
 
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'''''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''''' '''Beta 5''' is a prototype version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It is also known as S2BETA5.
  
'''''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''''' '''Beta 5''' for the [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] was released by [[drx]] during the [[February 23rd 2008 Proto Release|February 23rd, 2008 proto release]]. It is also known as S2BETA5.
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This prototype was released by [[User:Drx|drx]] during the [[February 23rd 2008 Proto Release|February 23rd, 2008 proto release]]. It is the first version with the final title screen style (choice between 1 and 2 player); it's also the last without an Options selection on it. It uses the old ''Sonic 1''-style level select with the same [[Zone]] names as [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Beta 4|Beta 4]], but the level select appears behind Sonic and Tails. Sonic on the title screen turns black when the player goes into the level select.
  
This is the first version with the final title screen style (choice between 1 and 2 player); it's also the last without an Options selection on it. It uses the old Sonic 1 style level select with the same zone names as [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Beta 4|Beta 4]], but the level select appears behind Sonic and Tails. Sonic on the title screen turns black when you go into the level select.
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==Cheat codes==
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*Level select is activated with {{a}} + {{Start}}.
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*Debug is activated by holding {{a}} when selecting a level at the title screen.
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*Debug can also be activated by holding {{a}} when you die.
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*Debug can also be activated by holding {{a}} when a level begins.
  
{{Download|file=Sonic_The_Hedgehog_2_(Beta_5_-_Sep_21,_1992,_12.06)_(hidden-palace.org).zip|filesize=727KB}}
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==Comparisons==
 
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{{Main|{{PAGENAME}}/Comparisons}}
==General Differences==
 
*"Sonic and "Tails" In" (or Sonic and Miles, depending on territory)
 
*Level select is activated with {{a}} + {{Start}}.
 
*As in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Beta 4|Beta 4]], debug mode is present, but in the debug counter only. You can't turn into anything.
 
*It is not possible to transform into [[Super Sonic]] without hacking, even with all 7 Chaos Emeralds.
 
*Sonic no longer dies if he touches spikes while invincible.
 
*Hidden Palace is still missing, it's still listed on the level select screen but selecting it does nothing.
 
*The item placement in [[Aquatic Ruin Zone]] isn't complete.
 
*[[Metropolis Zone]] Act 1 does not have a end level panel, leaving it impossible to finish.
 
*[[Wing Fortress Zone]] is different in the beginning, and contains a cheap death. This is the last beta where it is different from the final.
 
*In [[Death Egg Zone]] it is possible to run completely past Robotnik's mech before he gets in, debug not required. If you die, he'll keep doing whatever it is he was doing.
 
*In the ending (ending is available in this version) after Tails catches Sonic on the wing of the plane, they fly off to the right and then the game starts over.
 
  
 
==Bugs==
 
==Bugs==
*Sometimes, when you do the spindash, Sonic will do it with the running animation.
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*Sometimes, when performing a [[Spin Dash]], Sonic will do it with the running animation.
 
*A silly [[Chemical Plant Zone]] glitch related to the camera scrolling after death is in this beta.[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-773845508784286894&hl=en]
 
*A silly [[Chemical Plant Zone]] glitch related to the camera scrolling after death is in this beta.[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-773845508784286894&hl=en]
 
*In the boss arena of [[Oil Ocean Zone]]'s boss, the oil acts as a bottomless pit.
 
*In the boss arena of [[Oil Ocean Zone]]'s boss, the oil acts as a bottomless pit.
 
*In [[Sky Chase Zone]], stand on a turtle, and Sonic can scroll off screen if you wait.
 
*In [[Sky Chase Zone]], stand on a turtle, and Sonic can scroll off screen if you wait.
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*When Tails gets hurt and lands in Sonic and Tails mode, he uses Sonic's height properties.
  
==External Links==
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==Downloads==
{{LinkRetro|topic=9973|title=Sonic Retro discussion thread}}
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{{Download|file=Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 5 - Sep 21, 1992, 12.06) (hidden-palace.org).zip|filesize=727KB}}
  
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==External links==
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*{{LinkRetro|topic=9973|title=Sonic Retro discussion thread}}
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*[https://hiddenpalace.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2_(Sep_21,_1992_prototype_-_Beta_5) Hidden Palace Release Page]
  
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==References==
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[[Category:Sonic 2 (16-bit) Prereleases]]
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[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) prereleases]]

Latest revision as of 11:18, 21 November 2020

Sonic2Beta5 MD TitleScreen.png
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 5)
Prerelease of: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
System: Sega Mega Drive
Build date: 1992-09-21
ROM size: 1 MB
Source: Sega ROM Archive CD-R disc
Found by: drx

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Beta 5 is a prototype version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Mega Drive. It is also known as S2BETA5.

This prototype was released by drx during the February 23rd, 2008 proto release. It is the first version with the final title screen style (choice between 1 and 2 player); it's also the last without an Options selection on it. It uses the old Sonic 1-style level select with the same Zone names as Beta 4, but the level select appears behind Sonic and Tails. Sonic on the title screen turns black when the player goes into the level select.

Cheat codes

  • Level select is activated with A + Start.
  • Debug is activated by holding A when selecting a level at the title screen.
  • Debug can also be activated by holding A when you die.
  • Debug can also be activated by holding A when a level begins.

Comparisons

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 5)/Comparisons

Bugs

  • Sometimes, when performing a Spin Dash, Sonic will do it with the running animation.
  • A silly Chemical Plant Zone glitch related to the camera scrolling after death is in this beta.[1]
  • In the boss arena of Oil Ocean Zone's boss, the oil acts as a bottomless pit.
  • In Sky Chase Zone, stand on a turtle, and Sonic can scroll off screen if you wait.
  • When Tails gets hurt and lands in Sonic and Tails mode, he uses Sonic's height properties.

Downloads

Download.svg Download Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (beta 5)
File: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Beta 5 - Sep 21, 1992, 12.06) (hidden-palace.org).zip (727 kB) (info)

External links

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