Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Mega Drive prototype; 1993-08)/Comparisons/Toxic Caves

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Prototype

Final game

Rexxon has some minor palette issues.

Prototype

Final game

Touching in the water triggers an instant death in this prototype (much like toxic slime or lava). In the final, Sonic enters the water, and there is a second or two before the death sequence triggers.

Prototype

Final game

The sludge graphics surrounding the paddle-able barrels are different.

Prototype

Final game

In the final game, you can get to the "middle" emerald in a similar manner to the other two; after collecting the left and right emeralds, make your way up to the area with the minecart, except this time, Sonic will fall straight down and catch the third.

This does not happen in the prototype; Sonic will always land in a minecart and can't jump out, so he cannot reach the middle emerald. Instead, you have to access it the other way; land in one of the two barrels, paddle across, and jump into the emerald container.