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− | The '''''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' | + | The '''''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' "Alpha" prototype''' is a [[prototype]] build of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. The EPROMs it was contained on claim it to be an "Alpha" dated August 21, 1992. |
This build places itself after the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|Simon Wai prototype]], even containing most of the leftovers such as cut [[Zone]]s still being accessible. This is the first known build to feature the finalised sprites for [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], and the soundtrack is mostly finalised. | This build places itself after the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|Simon Wai prototype]], even containing most of the leftovers such as cut [[Zone]]s still being accessible. This is the first known build to feature the finalised sprites for [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], and the soundtrack is mostly finalised. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | This prototype was discovered and acquired by [[User:Drx|drx]] of [[Hidden Palace]] in conjunction with [https://tcrf.net/The_Cutting_Room_Floor The Cutting Room Floor], along with other prototypes of ''Sonic'' games, and dumped as part of "Sonic Month 2019" from October to November 2019{{ref|https://hiddenpalace.org/Sonic_Month_2019}}. This prototype was released to the public on November 10, 2019, one day after the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (prototype; 1992-09-14)| | + | This prototype was discovered and acquired by [[User:Drx|drx]] of [[Hidden Palace]] in conjunction with [https://tcrf.net/The_Cutting_Room_Floor The Cutting Room Floor], along with other prototypes of ''Sonic'' games, and dumped as part of "Sonic Month 2019" from October to November 2019{{ref|https://hiddenpalace.org/Sonic_Month_2019}}. This prototype was released to the public on November 10, 2019, one day after the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (prototype; 1992-09-14)|Pre-beta prototype]]. |
==Comparisons== | ==Comparisons== |
Revision as of 16:22, 11 November 2019
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 "Alpha" |
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive |
Publisher: Sega |
Developer: Sonic Team, Sega Technical Institute |
ROM size: 1 MB |
Genre: Action |
The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 "Alpha" prototype is a prototype build of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Mega Drive. The EPROMs it was contained on claim it to be an "Alpha" dated August 21, 1992.
This build places itself after the Simon Wai prototype, even containing most of the leftovers such as cut Zones still being accessible. This is the first known build to feature the finalised sprites for Sonic, and the soundtrack is mostly finalised.
History
This prototype was discovered and acquired by drx of Hidden Palace in conjunction with The Cutting Room Floor, along with other prototypes of Sonic games, and dumped as part of "Sonic Month 2019" from October to November 2019[1]. This prototype was released to the public on November 10, 2019, one day after the Pre-beta prototype.
Comparisons
Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (alpha)/Comparisons |
Images
External links
- Sonic Retro discussion thread
- Hidden Palace release page
- Hidden Palace news page: Filling Blanks With Sonic 2 (MD)
References
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) | |
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