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− | | credits=[[Cyan Helkaraxe]] | + | | system=[[Sega Mega Drive]] |
+ | | credits=[[User:Cyan|Cyan Helkaraxe]] | ||
+ | |originalgame=Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit) | ||
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+ | '''Sonic 1 Beta Hoax''' is a [[Hacks|ROM hack]] created by [[User:Cyan|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 Mega Drive]]. | ||
==History== | ==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 [[Hacks|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 | + | 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 | + | The release of the hoax prototype stirred up more interest in ''Sonic 1'', and when it was identified as a hoax, [[User:NO CARRIER|Andy Wolan]] invited Cyan to the [[Sonic Stuff Research Group]] for his work in creating the ROM hack. |
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
− | * No SEGA Sound | + | * No SEGA Sound. |
− | * | + | * No title cards. |
− | * No GAME OVER | + | * No "GAME OVER" text appears when you run out of lives. |
− | * | + | * Music sounds different. |
− | * Only Green Hill | + | * Only Green Hill, Sparkling, Starlight, and Final Fight work. All other zones cause emulators to stop. |
− | * Level Select has 2 renamed zones | + | * Both Labyrinth and Clock Work Zone are neither implemented. |
− | * Final Zone has | + | * Level Select has 2 renamed zones. |
− | * Special stage called Special Zone (and not implemented) | + | * Final Zone has three stages (neither implemented) and boss has its own stage: Final Fight. |
− | * Sound test unreliable | + | * Special stage is called Special Zone (and not implemented). |
− | * Zones are differently colored | + | * Sound test is unreliable. |
− | * Green Hill Zone | + | * Zones are differently colored. |
− | * Sonic | + | * Green Hill Zone appears to be at an early stage in development. |
− | * The | + | * 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|file=Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip|filesize=351KB}} | {{download|file=Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip|filesize=351KB}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
− | [http://www.emulationzone.org/projects/cyan/mainp.htm Fume Cupboard Facility] | + | [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." |
− | + | ==References== | |
+ | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Hoaxes]] | [[Category:Hoaxes]] |
Latest revision as of 19:38, 5 December 2019
Sonic 1 Beta Hoax |
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Last release: 05/10/99 |
Status: Complete |
System: Sega Mega Drive |
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 Mega Drive.
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 Sonic 1 Beta Hoax
File: Sonic_1_Beta_Hoax.zip (351 kB) (info)
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External links
Fume Cupboard Facility Cyan's website. Beta hoax is listed under "Sonic 1 Hoax" in "Coding Capers."