Prototype 74

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

This prototype is documented on Hidden Palace.

Gameplay Differences#

General#

• 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:

Proto	Final

• There are still no level intros nor end title cards.
• A debug mode can be activated by holding 2. 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 Red 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 during the development process.
• In every Act 2, underneath the level is an area with garbage data everywhere.
• The Level Select menu is different:

Proto	Final

Audio Differences#

The death sound is the title screen music.