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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I (PartnerNET build)
System(s): Xbox 360
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Action

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (PartnerNET build) is a early version of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 which was released on Microsoft Xbox Lives PartnerNET service. It contains many differences to the final game and includes different level designs and physics. The iPhone/iPad port of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 shares strong simularities to this build.

Leak

In February of 2010, a build of Sonic 4: Episode 1 was submitted to Xbox Live Arcade's PartnerNET service, where developers are given access to upcoming downloadable titles for testing purposes. Soon after, screenshots, music and progressively more gameplay footage were leaked to the Internet. Eventually a playthrough of the entire game had been leaked. In responce to the leak, PartnerNET shut down for a night. The build was controversial, due to it containing "floaty" physics speculated to be due to its using the Sonic Rush engine, poor animations, and criticized level design such as gimmick-based Acts that were disliked by most fans.

On May 20, 2010, SEGA announced that, due to fan input, the game would be delayed until later in 2010, in order to extend the development of the game. They have stated in game magazines and on GameSpot's On The Spot that this was specifically done to allow various fan requests (since the game was leaked) to be implemented, including more momentum-based level designs and improved physics closer to the Mega Drive titles.

General Differences

  • Level Design is different.
    • Score Attack in Casino Street Zone is present. Not found in console releases.
    • Longer Mine Cart section in Lost Labyrinth Zone that takes up most of Act 2. Not found in console releases.
    • No torch used in Lost Labyrinth Zone.
  • Physics are different.
  • Music is different in Casino Street Zone Act 2.
  • Level select screen uses pictures of levels instead of a landscape. Also lacks music.

Gallery

  • Early Level Select screen

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