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The '''1999-10-22 build of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]''''' is a prototype build of ''Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure'' for the [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]] that was sent to the press to generate publicity. It was found and released by [[User:Drx|drx]] on January of 2017. It's dated October 22, 1999, 1 month and 8 days before the final release. This preview has a '''lot''' of differences from the final game. The label says <span lang="ja-JP">ロックマン</span> (''Rockman'') suggesting there was some kind of ''Mega Man'' game on this cartridge.
 
 
The preview of Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure was sent to the press to generate publicity. It was found and released by [[drx]] on January of 2017. It's dated October 22, 1999, 1 month and 8 days before the final release. This preview has a '''lot''' of differences from the final game.
 
  
 
==Cheat codes==
 
==Cheat codes==
 
*'''Debug menu''': Enabled by default. Just press Option in the [[sega:Sega|Sega]] logo.
 
*'''Debug menu''': Enabled by default. Just press Option in the [[sega:Sega|Sega]] logo.
  
==Differences==
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==Comparisons==
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{{Main|{{PAGENAME}}/Comparisons}}
 
*[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] has the beta [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure)|Special Stage]] clear pose, seen in various prerelease screenshots.
 
*[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] has the beta [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure)|Special Stage]] clear pose, seen in various prerelease screenshots.
 
*Some sprites are different.
 
*Some sprites are different.
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*The Special Stage results screen is missing the gradients, and has shaded yellow instead of blue.
 
*The Special Stage results screen is missing the gradients, and has shaded yellow instead of blue.
  
==Gallery==
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==Screenshots==
 
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
PocketAdventure-PreviewSpecialStagePose.png|The different Special Stage clear pose, seen in various prerelease screenshots.
 
PocketAdventure-PreviewSpecialStagePose.png|The different Special Stage clear pose, seen in various prerelease screenshots.
 
PocketAdventure-PreviewSpecialStageResults.png|The different Special Stage results screen.
 
PocketAdventure-PreviewSpecialStageResults.png|The different Special Stage results screen.
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PocketAdventure-PreviewPaletteBug.png|The palette bug.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Physical scans==
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| cartback=PocketAdventure-PreviewCartridgeBack.jpeg
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==Downloads==
 
{{download|file=PocketAdventure-Preview.7z}}
 
{{download|file=PocketAdventure-Preview.7z}}
{{SPABetas}}
 
  
[[Category:Prereleases]]
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==External links==
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*[https://hiddenpalace.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_Pocket_Adventure_(Oct_22,_1999_prototype) Hidden Palace release page]
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==References==
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[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure prereleases]]
 
[[Category:Game demos]]
 
[[Category:Game demos]]

Latest revision as of 16:00, 16 December 2022

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Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (prototype; 1999-10-22)
Prerelease of: Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
System: Neo Geo Pocket Color
Build date: 1999-10-22
ROM size: 2.09MB
Source: Cartridge
Found by: drx
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The 1999-10-22 build of Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure is a prototype build of Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure for the Neo Geo Pocket Color that was sent to the press to generate publicity. It was found and released by drx on January of 2017. It's dated October 22, 1999, 1 month and 8 days before the final release. This preview has a lot of differences from the final game. The label says ロックマン (Rockman) suggesting there was some kind of Mega Man game on this cartridge.

Cheat codes

  • Debug menu: Enabled by default. Just press Option in the Sega logo.

Comparisons

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (prototype; 1999-10-22)/Comparisons
  • Sonic has the beta Special Stage clear pose, seen in various prerelease screenshots.
  • Some sprites are different.
  • The title screen has Sonic's and the sky's palette swapped.
  • There's a bug where wrong palettes are loaded.
  • The Special Stage results screen is missing the gradients, and has shaded yellow instead of blue.

Screenshots

Physical scans

Neo Geo Pocket Color,

PocketAdventure-PreviewCartridgeBack.jpegPocketAdventure-PreviewCartridgeFront.jpeg
Cart

Downloads

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File: PocketAdventure-Preview.7z (451 kB) (info)

External links

References


Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (prototype; 1999-10-22), prototype version of Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
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Main page | Comparisons | Maps | Hidden content

Part of Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure development

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Main page
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Manuals
Promotional material
Magazine articles
Video coverage
Reception


Development
Hidden content
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