Prerelease:Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Master System, Game Gear)
This page details prerelease information and/or media for Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Master System, Game Gear).
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Concept Art
In June 2016, Yuzo Koshiro released a design document which shows an early map, and early layouts for Jungle Zone, Bridge Zone, and Green Hill Zone.
Early Screenshots
Master System Version
Unknown Builds
A few magazine screenshots that come from unknown time periods.
The unused longer copyright notice is present, and the "TM" is missing. The "Button" text is also slightly more to the left. From Supergame (BR) Issues 9 and 12.
From the game's Brazilian boxart, the life counter is more spaced out and shows Sonic having 0 lives. It's possible that it did not function. The map and Zone name are also slightly lower.
The map and Zone name are in their final location. From Supergame (BR) Issue 4.
"RING" Build
A few pictures of the Master System version which show a completely different HUD from the final: no timer is present, and "RING" is used for the ring counter rather than a ring graphic. There are also a few layout differences.
An incorrect ground tile is seen here. From Mean Machines (UK) Issue 13, cover dated October 1991.
Another shot, this one taken from the game's Brazilian boxart.
Game Gear Version
From the US manual. Notably, the copyright info uses the unused 1992 graphic.
