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The Ooze

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The Ooze (not to be confused with the Action 52 game) is the story of Dr. Daniel Caine, who has been turned into a mass of ooze after discovering the cruel intentions of his employers...and wants not only revenge, but also a cure.

Unused Music#

Three unused songs can be accessed from the sound test, but aren't actually heard anywhere in the game. It's unknown where any of these songs were supposed to be used.

Sound Test Code: 02

Sound Test Code: 07

Sound Test Code: 0B

Secret Stage Select Menu#

To do:
Explain what each option does.

The Secret of The Ooze

In the options menu, without changing the default control method, go to the top of the screen to the sound test area. Set the following audio numbers, and press C after each entry:

  • 009
  • 019
  • 010
  • 024
  • 011
  • 013
  • 006
  • 027
  • 006
  • 088
  • 003
  • 030

The "Yes!" sound effect will confirm it was entered correctly. Now, hold A and press Start to open the menu. It can also be opened anytime during gameplay.

Unused Continue Screen#

While the game lacks a continue system, a cut continue screen can be accessed by starting the game with Game Genie code DBZT-AAH6. The text can be changed to say "DON'T CONTINUE" by using the D-Pad. It is unknown how early in development the continue system was cut, or why.

Version Differences#

Sonic Mega Collection Plus#

To do:
Does the "Start button issue" happen in other versions?
  • Possibly due to emulation issues, many of the game's backgrounds are displayed incorrectly: the intro uses blue instead of black, the title screen pulsates white and green like the Ooze's head on the same screen instead of black, and the floor in the Toxic Dump is completely black instead of brown. None of these issues were present in the Japanese version of Sonic Mega Collection.
  • In the PS2 PAL version, the Start button sometimes doesn't register (probably due to emulation issues). It also happens for Comix Zone within the same compilation.