Sonic The Hedgehog (1991) "Secret Anti-Piracy Screen"

[@dchuricci]

It sucks knowing that a lot of these beautiful, really well-made anti-piracy screens you see on KZbin aren't actually real.

[@theinsanegamer1024]

Yeah, honestly until the very end it was kinda believable, the grammar lined up pretty well (It's a screen most wouldn't see often and would probably not have been double checked), and the way you find it looked kinda like how people beat super mario world in less than 1 minute, by doing a series of random things and writing code into the screen. Even the slow loading, almost seeming to crash was believable, as it would load slowly as it tried to figure out "What did you do...?" before deciding "Uh... sure, this. Why not. Anti-piracy message!"

[@thecarefaker8585]

What's that program used to make these videos VHS style?

[@Joshuadagod16]

Yeah Sega wouldn't do that it's a kids game after all and there mascot

[@Theartisticyoshi]

Joshua Blauvelt Have you seen the scary screen Sega put in the sound test of Sonic CD?

[@Joshuadagod16]

Yes that was a mean employee that did that he had a nickname the devil

[@drowsypath]

That “YOU SHOULDNT BE HERE” got me

[@cyanthelouie]

because he says that u dont have to use a pirate game

[@ThatOneFordGT_0291]

That’s an unknown secret

[@robertwesley7332]

@@ThatOneFordGT_0291 clearly not unknown seeing as we're watching this video currently.

[@ThatOneFordGT_0291]

@@robertwesley7332 and why is that

[@frostyfoxteals]

yeah

[@memesmemes8542]

Every copy of Sonic The Hedgehog is personalized

[@Друг-н4с]

Everyone already knows

[@memesmemes8542]

@@Друг-н4с so the question is: how are the personalized copies of Sonic The Hedgehog?

[@Друг-н4с]

@@memesmemes8542 it will be quite psychedelic, it will just be such small fragments with my story

[@memesmemes8542]

@@Друг-н4с interesting

[@memesmemes8542]

@@chayo9146ify not funny Didn't laugh

[@oshawott773]

why would an anti-piracy screen be HIDDEN in a pirated copy of the game.

[@thomasgamer4000]

Wouldnt it be in every version? Its not like if you pirate it the screen just materialises in the code.

[@TDashLIVE]

This video was made using an official copy. That's how you access the anti-piracy screen with a normal copy, hence the "You shouldn't be here" line. Normally the screen would show up as soon as an illegal copy was detected.

[@dazigolding5814]

@@TDashLIVE So Sega added a backdoor into the anti-piracy message to make sure it worked properly? Odd Easter egg, but okay.

[@dragonborne089]

@@dazigolding5814 its not like that they have in the case the game is pirated, otherwise it should not appear, when pirated it checks certains fetaures and if it fails that should appear

[@AlphaSteam2]

@@TDashLIVE It's... not real.

[@squidiskool]

this seemed actually real until the "what are you doing here" part.

[@crinale13th25]

Yea.

[@junkiiramen]

That and Sonic’s eyes turning black. Gives me sonic.exe flashbacks back when I used to think it was scary lmao.

[@UsernameJpg-hi1fb]

Its still amazing though

[@Yui_VR.]

Bruv I agree and also there is something within me that can tell what is real and what’s fake this one got me for a sec

[@michaelmensah7440]

When his screen went black I expected a screamer.

[@laudj_art]

Everybody gangsta 'til Sonic's eyes starts turning black

[@Cbasbast]

When i saw this, i immediately thought back of Sonic.EXE. This brought a lot nostalgia back.

[@chibi_jojo9000]

Timestamp

[@Cbasbast]

@@chibi_jojo9000 1:48 It is only a few frames long

[@rmbss9203]

I read this and some second if that the black sonic eyes appear

[@Electrooplant7380]

Oh no sonic!

[@samanthearichardosn351]

Never buy a pirated game from Eggman Industries!

[@vanessalenihan5307]

Thats No Good

[@lucariothehero500]

Lol

[@bennel3588]

Do they come with a free virus to infect the game machine?

[@lucariothehero500]

Probably 😆

[@bennel3588]

@@lucariothehero500 I would not be surprised about that. Dr. Eggman is a villian. Sending viruses is also villianous.

[@CoolJeremyAnimations]

If you try to sell Illegal copies of games “That’s no good” :) Edit: why is there so much likes XD

[@Друг-н4с]

Because I'm from Russia, that's why there are a lot of Chinese who sell jailbroken and pirated cartridges with some strange covers :) Although it was in the 90s

[@sbendy6957]

Во первых,отличное начало серии,будет интересно,во вторых,у тебя был какой то другой Ник,верно?и если да,то какой?хочу вспомнитьק๏гՇєฬєєкєг

[@sbendy6957]

there are still lots of pirated copies of games sold in small shops,so,after this,I’m waiting for the Minecraft anti-piracy screenק๏гՇєฬєєкєг

[@Друг-н4с]

​@@sbendy6957 It is very difficult, I need to study the whole source in minecraft. So can someone help - my friend

[@Друг-н4с]

@@sbendy6957 Да это просто прикол с ником и он багнутый, бывает в окне буква первая бывает последней, а так (PorteWeeker или Yolkin)

[@jeanwodarczyk7930]

*0:21* Am I the only one that gets anxiety whenever I hear this? Like whenever I play underwater levels I'm the most cautious person.

[@OvertimeFS]

Relateable

[@not_meplans6989]

I fear no man.. But that thing, It scares me

[@TheMonaamohammed]

Not scary for me

[@christophermoore6110]

Jean Wodarczyk that music was literally engineered to instill fear into the hearts of children

[@sleepykanata2005]

I do also

[@Yakir_Hamama]

Colors Sonic's react: "No copyright law in the universe is going to stop me!"

[@BuckRoseYT]

Classic Sonic: are you sure about that?

[@Yakir_Hamama]

@@BuckRoseYT Satam Sonic: "Is grass green? Is water wet?"

[@rbehrend7484]

Is soup a drink? Is lava hot?

[@Yigithanpro54_TR_Yerli_Milli]

Classic Tails: I was crying when I got royalty

[@thethelog2990]

This was good, but it's impossible to top Sonic CD's anti-piracy screen

[@stevenpavelish6017]

Nightmare fuel in a nutshell!

[@tnytmytx]

There is none

[@saucymemes6696]

It wasn’t an anti-piracy screen, it was a joke put in by the developers, as the Japanese boss music is very goofy and silly.

[@garfieldandodie4evaarbuckl707]

The concept of going backwards after a certain amount of distance has been travelled in order to find something most players wouldn't find on their first play through is such a cool concept. I give this video 99/100!

[@Elitze_Real]

100th like

[@tgrey_shift..mp334]

I hope you see this comment. This VHS effect is masterful. I've seen hundreds of videos get it wrong, but to my knowledge, this has been the most accurate VHS effect I've ever seen, right down to the sound. The horror is subtle, yet effective. I love this and I sincerely hope you make more.

[@CT_Doll]

Sonic Says: If you buy my Game and try to play but is Pirated... *THAT'S NO GOOD!*

[@CoolBonesSans]

You?

[@CT_Doll]

@@CoolBonesSans yes?

[@marioandluigi2000XD]

*to

[@elchicoproplayer777]

Hi Blue Berry

[@stevenyangkun]

ok

[@apoc4lypseArisen]

What are you doing here? You shouldn’t be here. *_You shouldn’t be here._* *_You shouldn’t be here._* *_You shouldn’t be here._*

[@reneablackheart9563]

"Never should have come here" *battle music starts*

[@bluedoge7749]

Sonic:* drops ye cartridge* nah fam this game is lit but not for ya because ye be one of em scallywags

[@icyatlasartworks]

@@reneablackheart9563 damn argonian

[@oliviaaizprua5846]

Hello buddy

[@FrolicBTH_Official]

@@oliviaaizprua5846 Do you think that sonic that said you shouldn't be here is sonic.exe?

[@jamesavatar2531]

Sonic.exe: And that is how I was made. Tails: So, you're a program created by Sega, as a anti-piracy measure?

[@ivonnesaysmiau]

This has nothing to do with sonic.exe Why every sonic creepypasta has to be confused with sonic fucking exe

[@DarkLink1996.]

@@ivonnesaysmiau Eyes go black at the last moment. Only thing missing from exe is the red eyes and Kefka laugh

[@frostyfoxteals]

lol

[@AbsnormalCoolest]

Sonic.exe: exactly

[@setsers1]

@@ivonnesaysmiau grow up

[@pointless529]

that moment when sonic with no eyes is more scarier than sonic with no eyes and red pupils.

[@caterpillarmothplayz]

Dude ur right

[@theoneandonly-qs1uw]

as if it's scary

[@pointless529]

@@theoneandonly-qs1uw when tf did i make this comment lmao

[@orangepentagon9730]

"This is a Serious Crime" Sonic Colors: NO COPYRIGHT LAW IN THE UNIVERSE CAN STOP ME!

[@dominicforget2657]

But in the Kingdom of New-Quebec (claimed by Quebec), pirating video game may be punishable by death.

[@JoeForReal588]

@@dominicforget2657”this is a serious crime”

[@dominicforget2657]

Well, that's what I said. In New-Quebec, it's punishable by death.

[@caterpillarmothplayz]

@@dominicforget2657 waiiit wot the heck-

[@MINTBERRYCR]

Fr

[@itsgabenn__]

Sonic.EXE: And that I was born. Tails: So you was created as a anti-piracy program?

[@officialnyiyanmoehtet]

Me be like: 2019: *Discovers Sonic.exe* Late 2020: *Discovers Personalised copy of Sonic* Early 2021: *Discovers Anti-Piracy Screens of Sonic*

[@dogedogmanha7628]

Sonic.exe: yes but without red pupils and bleeding on my face Tails: so what happen afterwards Sonic.exe: sega then threw me out cuz they said I am too ”scary” and then some guy from the internet recreated me as a evil guy try to take over real world and instead I become a fandom and a creepypasta and it’s horrible Tails: why? Sonic.exe intense about too many theories and fandoms that are cringe Tails: ok I get that in picture also Sonic.exe: man I hope sega get me back out of the internet hell hole

[@lemonade85]

I like how sonic is dissapointed about pirating the game Than mario just litteraly make you scared

[@alonzo9940]

Sonic's all like, "And remember kids, piracy is a crime and playing on a stolen game is no good."

[@Pfournus]

Exactly

[@getjinxed101]

Piracy is a crime?

[@caterpillarmothplayz]

T H A T S N O G O O D

[@ThePurpleGremlin]

It honestly hurts to see sonic saying "You shouldn't be here" To you and it feels like he doesn't care about you. Wow You really are rebellious:|

[@deez9099]

Fun fact, the real pirated copy shows a sonic with a distorted face on it with creepy music, you can also get it by changing certain stuff in the sound test

[@valen2006]

That's in Sonic CD, and yes people, that one is real and the unlock method he's saying is true.

[@abtsproductions4024]

Kids, there's nothing more cool then getting a game from someone you like. But if someone tries to give you a game that makes you feel uncomfortable... T H A T ' S N O G O O D

[@frostyfoxteals]

lol

[@kacchaca]

"it's your videogame"

[@stevengruner4885]

First you say no then you get outta there

[@PhilMante]

Most important, ya gotta tell someone you trust. Like your parents, your teacher. A police...

[@caterpillarmothplayz]

T H A T S N O G O O D

[@michaelmensah7440]

I don’t think I’ve ever been so relieved and disappointed that a Sonic anti piracy screen didn’t have a screaming jumpscare.

[@roseannaruthlynnewyman3123]

Michael Mansah that's a pretty good idea maybe you should take your idea and suggest it to the game developers they might like that idea.

[@hayatodakarai]

This is an earlier version of the anti-piracy screen. The finished version has Sonic talking instead but no full-body. Sega, you should had kept full-body classes sonic holding Dr Eggman's pirated copy.

[@hayatodakarai]

Also, what's with his left hand?

[@hayatodakarai]

Wait, I just realized its fake.

[@true-dark-mind9681]

@@hayatodakarai bruh

[@steam-amazing0777]

@@true-dark-mind9681 mind your business

[@hayatodakarai]

Hello from the now

[@Vectorlarity]

“Are ya winning son?” “What”

[@S-Groove]

It seemed like something you take seriously until the last few text showed up. And what made this even worse is that they didn't decide to turn this into an VHS series pretty leaving us on an cliffhanger.

[@slothien6187]

Kid: Pirated? Am i A PiRAtE? Sonic: He He watch me terrorize this kid with pitch black eyes Kid: Sonic’s gonna need two eye patches

[@123mightywarrior]

As soon as Sonic's eyes turned black, I was like "Oh, so THAT'S how Sonic.exe was created! It was all over piracy!" 😂

[@birdjuice3218]

“What are you doing here?” I’m just reading the instructions manual man!

[@sovietonion._.3888]

1:50 so this is were sonic.exe was born

[@dxnnigxrcia]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@toysonictherobothedgehogbr6066]

@@ivonnesaysmiau he was joking

[@VUColonThree]

I love how Sonic just tells you piracy is not cool and shame you for that, While Nintendo basically gives you death threats.

[@caterpillarmothplayz]

Sonic is actually nice by saying that and is like you should not do that and yeah Nintendo be like UR GONNA DIE kinda thing

[@neon_1167]

1:49 That Actually Scared Me! 😨

[@alfiestudios2445]

Oh no!!!!!

[@neon_1167]

@@alfiestudios2445 Those Black Eyes Though! 😨

[@caterpillarmothplayz]

@@neon_1167 sonic with black eyes is more scary than sonic exe and stuff like that ngl

[@captaincarnation1923]

I really need to stop watching these at night

[@captaincarnation1923]

@fun gamer No

[@bartsimpsonii9936]

Captain Carnation Its good to watch these during the daytime, BUT IT”S NO GOOD TO WATCH THESE AT NIGHT

[@SANS_THE_SKELETON666]

Good job on making it seem real! The VHS effect is formatted really well to make it look real!

[@TheYoshiViking]

HEY THIS IS FANTASTIC. Actually reminds a lot of my own so one fellow trying to make sonic truly scary to another you have my ultimate respect. ...say uh- since we have the same-ish ideas- why don’t we work together on something if we can?

[@LauraOnDuty]

Sonic Says: If somebody tries to play a pirated version of my game, that’s no good!

[@lucianothewindowsfan]

Converted the hex and it says "Continue?".

[@frostyfoxteals]

the hex??? the music is literally the continue? scree n in sonic 1 and 2!

[@theultimatehomiegsenior3058]

@@frostyfoxteals yeah xD

[@dr.sploosh760]

thought it was real until sonic's eyes appeared at the end

[@luiluiruirui]

?

[@musyrifo]

I was panicking to close the tab when I hear the static and see "What are you doing here"

[@stfusoapyy]

I love this

[@KyleDangerXCW]

i swear all these anti-piracy screens always find a way to creep me out somehow.

[@CiggyRat]

Man, I wish that youtubers that make fake anti piracy screens would clarify that in the titles. Its kinda annoying not knowing if its a creepypasta or not beforehand

[@roseannaruthlynnewyman3123]

Cringy rat I agree with you however in my opinion I think the people who create these fake anti-piracy measure screens should submit them to Sega and see what they think about them I think they might actually like some of them. Because some of them are pretty cool and well made.

[@CiggyRat]

@@roseannaruthlynnewyman3123 Oh, yeah. They are very cool! But some are real and some are not and sometimes its hard to tell. Just wish they clarified

[@Darth_Vader1]

I’m confused how is that even a pirated version of the game

[@Nothinghere42345]

Its fake

[@LumanareM]

Notice how the Giant Ring appears at the beginning of the stage, instead of the End.

[@moonystar4902]

It’s all fun and games till sonic.exe is in ya console-

[@Heroheenie]

Screw off cliche creepypasta fan

[@moonystar4902]

Heroheenie let me vibe in peace please 🤠

[@bluedoge7749]

we all vibin

[@frostyfoxteals]

yep!

[@Gernou5]

Why this anti piracy screen even needs to be exist, if it's secret.

[@thatstupidthomasfan]

I Dunno. Why Are You Named Adolf Hitler?

[@greng3911]

maybe it’s a test screen? you do need to put a code in the sound test to do it

[@muchotexto4248]

Maybe it shows up instead of the game when you actually pirate it. This was done pn a legal copy

[@wiizosc]

its for people who pirate the game

[@roseannaruthlynnewyman3123]

German five h. The reason games have anti-piracy measures is because loser jerks would rather steal them then be honest and buy a legit copy of the game so developers have made anti-piracy measures to try and protect the games they work so hard on to make. Take a moment and put yourself in their shoes you just made a great game got all approved and shipped out to your fans play only to find out that some jerks stole your hard work wouldn't you be mad and want to find ways to protect it because it's not just coming up with the games idea all the games we enjoy have to go through a process of being made and it takes a long time they're just trying to protect what they rightfully work hard on and for all you guys who like the pirate things out there shame on you and for all you people who say oh it's just a game it doesn't hurt anybody it does different developers not just in the gaming industry work hard to make the things and no one has a right to take what they rightfully worked hard on away from them most of them spend thousands of dollars developing things doesn't matter what industry it is for our enjoyment but instead of being honest a lot of people like to steal things. Here's something for everyone to think about if they're thinking of pirating anything before you do ask yourself this question how would it make me feel if I had my stuff stolen from me?

[@viraenthusiast]

I love how Sonics like: *you shouldn’t be here* and it makes sense because this is an official copy..

[@rowdyreese5208]

This has some real analog horror vibes

[@miimiiandco]

When no copyright law in the universe stopped you

[@Octol1ng]

0:56 Black Sonic?!

[@seston8637]

"get an legal copy version" seems legit

[@randomthings7997]

The actual version says: "Acquire to get the obtain a official regal Sonic THE HEDGEHOG video came cart ridge adaptor game to playing an real, authentic the copy the game."

[@MetalSaucenic]

1:24 this is what it sounded like when I tried to play Sonic 1 on my very slow computer

[@gmodn]

this could be official if the end wasn't there lol keep up the great work

[@Leaf6]

1:31 Sonic Gets mad for playing a personalized copy

[@goodwill3351]

No, Because Eggman gave a player a paired game.

[@carlostheimposterfunnymeme139]

@@goodwill3351 creates a pacman copy

[@sharonyeung8230]

Yknow this does look real if only the “you shouldn’t be here” part is gone and the game shuts itself down after “what are you doing here?”

[@redzils]

PIRACY IS A CRIME

[@sonicgoodhackingplayers7820]

Friday Night Funkin': VS Sonic.EXE Rerun - Third Party

[@aight4494]

Therapist: Cursing sonic isnt real he cant hurt you Cursing sonic: HEY THERE YOU LITTLE SH*T ITS BAD TO DO CRIMES

[@GuyMotion]

Piracy is crime - Rerun

[@Mari-lg1wk]

Omg I love this so much!! I hope you make more videos like this in the future!

[@Paddylol]

Piracy is a crime... **dudududududu** aooeooeiioe-

[@vroom7128]

no rerun

[@setsers1]

Happy New Year, Dude!♥️♥️♥️

[@Zonic.Speed1]

Me:ok... Sonic: *makes scary eyes Me: AHHH!!

[@DaDanZ610]

Piracy Sonic is on the Rerun yo

[@Yellowpick10]

Therapist: Big mouthed Sonic doesn't exist, he won't hurt you. Big mouthed Sonic: Edit: I was early to this thing, I watched these screens for sonic 6 months ago. Thanks for 3 likes?

[@greenknight9000]

Aside from the brief grammatical error, this is pretty authentic! I'd love to have that Sonic sprite! I'd love to try and convert it into Master System and Game Gear versions!

[@fredk4745]

"Refer to your manual or get an illegal copy of the game." This, _is_ an illegal copy...

[@Bads08]

It says legal.

[@fredk4745]

@@Bads08 the videos been edited, you can tell because now it says "or get an legal copy of the game" which that an would mean, as I saw when this was uploaded, it _used_ to say "an illegal"

[@rbehrend7484]

I thought you were referring to there being no manual as it is an illegal copy.

[@Bads08]

@@fredk4745 Oh i just noticed that.

[@A_Lazy_Mutt]

The blue bars on the top and bottom really get you out of the video and makes it immediately obvious that you're playing on emulator.

[@ChumpX2]

Is this what inspired Third Party from Rerun?

[@withoutleo]

Amazing sprite art work tho

[@setsers1]

Okay, That Was Pretty Good.😊😉😆

[@unknownwill4th549]

@•Pixelboy127• *S I L E N C E* redditor

[@FrolicBTH_Official]

1:49 Piracy is a crime.

[@highfallthecat8393]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE 👿 YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE 😈

[@greenshyguy9732]

Sonic: That’s no good! Piracy: shut up

[@Yui_VR.]

“You Shouldn’t Be Here” (INSERT SONIC EXE LIKE EYES FOR LIKE HALF A SECOND HERE)

[@ungarssympa]

Imagine being a kid playing a Sonic he received at Christmas and seeing that

[@gone7655]

Do you like my name

[@FlamerGamer770]

The Code: 92 AC BA A4 B4 B0

[@v1nag3r]

Is this fucking code real

[@noirsasin3301]

It actually works

[@stumpyfunnelalt9920]

Tony animation. Yeah I tried it

[@stumpyfunnelalt9920]

Greenoic The Green Hedgehog r/woooosh

[@royalreigel1698]

Either it doesn’t work on an emulator or just doesn’t work

[@youngluna9521]

Someone: *Makes copy for this game* Sonic: So…..You have chosen………….D E A T H ?

[@dibbingsauce]

The description translates to "Continue?"

[@godot996]

Every copy of Sonic the Hedgehog is personalized.

[@PipewrenchNY]

everything chill until sonic turns evil

[@aservant1284]

Probably one of the best anti piracy screens I've seen

[@dialga236]

i love whoever is playing is like "i have a sudden undescribable urge to go left"

[@snail1534]

What do you mean

[@laldawmasdsadsda1148]

Imagine if some kids parents really wanted to get them this game and all they could get was a pirated copy, then when the kid plays the game he finds this.

[@Ultimatedogfan]

We all know it's fake but, it's just way too obvious,make it seem more real

[@otticstudios4425]

I like the authenticity of this Good Job!

[@CrunchyGold]

The description is hexadecimal, converted to text it's: "Continue?"

[@sei_onmusic]

Converted to text, what does 92 AC BA A4 B4 B0 mean?

[@CrunchyGold]

@@sei_onmusic nothing, but converted to hex it's; 39 32 20 41 43 20 42 41 20 41 34 20 42 34 20 42 30

[@sei_onmusic]

after converting the hexadecimal to text, what does the hexadecimal translate to?

[@CrunchyGold]

@@sei_onmusic 92 AC BA A4 B4 B0 because it's going the opposite way , because I didn't convert the hex to text, I converted it to hex, and the other way didn't give anything, so I had to put it in to hex instead

[@mr.doodytp3793]

This isnt real because it wouldnt show that sonic exe thing

[@glyphicgames7591]

The numbers and letters in the description of this video is a Hexadecimal code. When translated into english, it says, “Continue?”.

[@Tanker619]

So this is sonic.exe Origin he killed people who pirated the game

[@gabgab1240]

And that's how Sonic.EXE was born.

[@sovencho]

Nice, bro (Continue?)

[@Друг-н4с]

Ty, bro

[@fishpals7438]

Everyone is chill until sonics eyes goes black and it says “You shouldn’t be here”

[@mewity]

USSR: **falls apart** SEGA: let's release Sonic The Hedgehog

[@frostyfoxteals]

lol \

[@SHIBEKAIWASHERE]

It's all fun and games until it says "What are you doing here?" "you shouldn't be here"

[@handerhedgehog]

ОХ, ай сии...

[@handerhedgehog]

@Константин Cтранно?

[@Laurain88]

Sonic Sez: Piracy Is A Serious Crime!

[@ocefloww]

"An legal version" Nice grammar. I'm starting to think these are fake.

[@epicimages4361]

They are fake

[@cherryx132]

They are fanmade, this is just getting a trend

[@randomthings7997]

"Deveroped fol use onry with PAR and Flench SECAM Mega Dlive system."

[@ccgamer9alford64]

After a quick decoding process, I can conclude that the description contains the message "Continue?"

[@roxtarxd1895]

1:33 where's his left arm?