Proto:Sonic Blast (Game Gear)/Prototype 74

This is a sub-page of Proto:Sonic Blast (Game Gear).

This prototype is documented on Hidden Palace.

Gameplay Differences

Game instantly goes into level select from the beginning, but anything past Red Volcanic Zone act 3 crashes the game instantly.
There is no title screen, and instead the game boots into the level select menu.
The character select screen is text based and without character sprites.

Prototype	Final

There are still no level intros nor end title cards.
A debug mode can be activated by holding the 2 Button. This will freeze the character and allow the player to move him freely with the D-Pad.
Rings are not lost when hit, although they still fly out.
Red Volcano Zone is named Red Volcanic Zone.
After defeating the Volcanic Stage boss, one can use the debug to return to the original location of the boss to view what appears to be a bell like outline. This could be a mistake made by SEGA during the development process.
In every act 2, underneath the level is an area with garbage data everywhere.
The Level Select menu is different:

Prototype	Final

Prototype	Final