The Video Recreation Historical past Basis (VGHF) revealed that it has discovered proof of misplaced levels in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. As a part of the VGHF annual Winter Fundraiser donation drive, it introduced a 14-minute lengthy video of the misplaced ranges, whereas asking those that are considering preservation of video video games to assist donate to maintain the inspiration working.
Offered within the video, three designers, Brenda Cook dinner, Craig Stitt, and Tom Payne every had contributed to stage designs for the sport. Sonic 2’s focus was on the mechanics of time journey, which for these ranges didn’t fairly slot in with the sport, sadly, this meant not making the lower into the Genesis/Mega Drive sequel. You’ll be able to see the video under:
The levels had been named Winter Zone, Cyber Metropolis Zone, and Sand Bathe Zone. Due to the VGHF for digging deep into the archives, followers are in a position to see new gameplay footage and property from these levels. Each Brenda Cook dinner and Tom Payne had been additionally in a position to protect the misplaced levels for future information. Some documentation features a assortment from Payne comparable to sprite artwork and coloration palette info.
Brenda Cook dinner shares info from earlier interviews alongside along with her VHS portfolio of a few of the designs she labored on these ranges, in addition to why they didn’t make the lower. The event group was additionally in a position to partially reconstruct Cyber Metropolis Zone following Sonic 2 recreation designer Hirokazu Yasuhara’s design sketches and map for this stage, so gamers are in a position to get a glimpse of the extent.
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Supply: The Video Recreation Historical past Basis YouTube Channel