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Proto:Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Master System, Game Gear)
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This page details one or more prototype versions of Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Master System, Game Gear).
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Porting from one system to another can be tough, as can be seen with the Game Gear prototype of Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Download Sonic the Hedgehog (GG Prototype)
File: Sonic 1 proto.zip (info)
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Known Differences
- There is no Sega logo in the beginning, as with the Master System version.
- Sonic is placed further right at level startup.
- Sonic's palette changes to a darker blue when passing the end-of-Act sign.
- A strange strip appears at the top of the level briefly, probably a glitch as touching it does nothing.
- The invincibility stars are more similar to the Master System version. The final game has four stars.
- Sonic's sprite is nearly identical to the Master System version, with some minor palette alterations.
- Various things have yet to be added to accommodate the smaller screen size, such as warning signs near pits of spikes.
- The map layout is slightly different compared to the other versions.
- The Game Over screen is messed up due to some tile rearrangement.
- The mountain range has a similar hue to the Master System version.
- Act 1 is the only playable act.
