Difference between revisions of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Development"
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==Development Process== | ==Development Process== | ||
| − | According to sources, such as the Japanese ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' strategy guide and [[Sonic 3 & Knuckles - Behind the Scenes (GamesTM issue 60)| | + | According to sources, such as the Japanese ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' strategy guide and [[Sonic 3 & Knuckles - Behind the Scenes (GamesTM issue 60)| issue 60 of Games TM]], ''Sonic 3'' began development as a isometric game, similar to ''[[Sonic 3D]]'', but this idea was abandoned as the development team did not want a radical departure from the traditional Sonic forumla so soon. |
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| + | ===Sonic 3 Part One=== | ||
| + | The game was envisioned to be quite large but many levels were shaved off the final release and later used in ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''. This was likely due to time constraints and the manufacturing costs of a 32 MB cartridge with battery. Thus ''Sonic 3'' became half as large as it was intended to be. Official artwork refers to this game as ''Sonic 3: Part One''. According to issue 60 of Games TM magazine the decision to split the game in two was probably made before the Alpha development stage of ''Sonic 3'', which would be quite early. | ||
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| + | ===Sonic 3 Limited Edition=== | ||
| + | There is evidence Sega planned to release a special version of ''Sonic 3'' with all the levels of ''Sonic 3'' and ''Sonic & Knuckles'' combined under the name ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition]]'' as a German magazine referring to it has been found as well as internal Sega papers. More info is available on the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition article. | ||
==Original Celebrity Composer== | ==Original Celebrity Composer== | ||
[[Michael Jackson]] was originally onboard to compose ''Sonic 3'''s soundtrack, but those plans fell through upon news of child molestation allegations at the time. [[Michael_Jackson#Sonic_3_Soundtrack_Involvement|It is believed]] that his work may not have completely been removed from the game, however. A [[Sonic 3 & Knuckles - Behind the Scenes (GamesTM issue 60)|GamesTM magazine]] claims that the soundtrack was fully implemented in the game before having to be hastily rewritten. | [[Michael Jackson]] was originally onboard to compose ''Sonic 3'''s soundtrack, but those plans fell through upon news of child molestation allegations at the time. [[Michael_Jackson#Sonic_3_Soundtrack_Involvement|It is believed]] that his work may not have completely been removed from the game, however. A [[Sonic 3 & Knuckles - Behind the Scenes (GamesTM issue 60)|GamesTM magazine]] claims that the soundtrack was fully implemented in the game before having to be hastily rewritten. | ||
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==Concept Art== | ==Concept Art== | ||
Revision as of 10:02, 3 October 2008
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has gone through several changes over its development process. There are several rejected ideas, levels, and other things that were left on the cutting room floor. The following details several of these things.
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Development Process
According to sources, such as the Japanese Sonic Jam strategy guide and issue 60 of Games TM, Sonic 3 began development as a isometric game, similar to Sonic 3D, but this idea was abandoned as the development team did not want a radical departure from the traditional Sonic forumla so soon.
Sonic 3 Part One
The game was envisioned to be quite large but many levels were shaved off the final release and later used in Sonic & Knuckles. This was likely due to time constraints and the manufacturing costs of a 32 MB cartridge with battery. Thus Sonic 3 became half as large as it was intended to be. Official artwork refers to this game as Sonic 3: Part One. According to issue 60 of Games TM magazine the decision to split the game in two was probably made before the Alpha development stage of Sonic 3, which would be quite early.
Sonic 3 Limited Edition
There is evidence Sega planned to release a special version of Sonic 3 with all the levels of Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles combined under the name Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition as a German magazine referring to it has been found as well as internal Sega papers. More info is available on the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition article.
Original Celebrity Composer
Michael Jackson was originally onboard to compose Sonic 3's soundtrack, but those plans fell through upon news of child molestation allegations at the time. It is believed that his work may not have completely been removed from the game, however. A GamesTM magazine claims that the soundtrack was fully implemented in the game before having to be hastily rewritten.
Concept Art
The following are images which do not really fit with any other section.
Sonic in Ice Level.
Appears to be icicles falling.
Sonic snowboarding.
- S3 concept-.gif
Just some concept art.
Early Game Design
These scans come from various magazines. They display different aspects that were removed from the game before release.
Angel Island Zone
- S3 AngelIsland1.jpg
Sonic 2-ish sprites.
Sonic 2-ish sprites again.
Green HUD due to Knuckles shoe pallette.
Hydrocity Zone
- S3 Hydrocity.gif
What's with the bubbles?
Sonic Spinning out of wall.
Carnival Night Zone
- S3 CarnivalNight1.jpg
Sonic 2-ish sprites.
Ice Cap Zone
Sonic running down hill instead of snowboarding.
2 Player Mode
Blue countdown number instead of red.
