Sonic the Hedgehog (Prototype) LOST BITS | Altered & Unused Content [TetraBitGaming]

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Hey guys, welcome to LOST BITS! Where I will cover unused, unreleased and unseen things in various games! Back with another Sonic video and, we’re hopping right back into the original Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis ! At the end of last year a “new” prototype was shared publicly by both the Hidden Palace and Cutting Room Floor. This long sought after prototype contains a bunch of really cool changes previously only seen in pre-release screenshots, as well as a bunch of cut content to boot!
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[@calamari_fan]

Fun fact: The game 10 Super Jogos released in Brazil has Sonic 1's Press Start text issue fixed.

[@reptilesbite]

@Louquito MA when an obscure brazilian port fixes a problem you haven't for over 30 years

[@TetraBitGaming]

That's really funny haha

[@satyamSaha]

@@reptilesbite the ios & android versions of Sonic 1 also fixed the press start text thing

[@chucke.cheesesmichiganprod1254]

@@satyamSaha It didn't really fix that, all it did was add 2013 SEGA and the Tap Screen to Start to the title screen, and the menu was replaced with the same text string in the Sonic 2 mobile port's 2013 remake.

[@lysander.o.c.3580]

@@TetraBitGaming sonic 1 is probably my favorite game along with sonic 2 and 3 & knuckles, it is neat that the prototype was found, do you like movies? I am asking for an important reason

[@TetraBitGaming]

Check out my latest Sonic video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5StYZSlqZlll9E Also, looks like I goofed up the music difference at the end! The Prototype is the SLOWER one. Oopsie 😅

[@Revermb]

didn't you forget to link qumu's music? ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX-mZoaFabObic0 )

[@vikramgoel6496]

My favorite change is that spikes don't kill you, meaning that the spike bug doesn't exist! :D

[@anzonzfire7080]

you should play omori one day

[@TetraBitGaming]

@@Revermb yup, also right! Lemme go do that

[@adamkhan985]

@@TetraBitGaming nice beard mate

[@davidjr3658]

I can probably see why they changed Spring Yard Zone’s prototype background to what we have now, it is very distracting to see these beautiful flashy signs.

[@Nookimus]

I agree, it's kinda hard to look at. I think I'd get a headache trying to go through that.

[@thearbiter6350]

I thought it was dope.

[@wumpus976]

Maybe if they didn’t flash, then it would be better.

[@juliewinchester1488]

The colors don't feel so right Sonic

[@TorutheRedFox]

I don't get why people consider this distracting as people don't find Casino Night with it's flashy foreground distracting

[@bsgsmusic3451]

"These power-ups give you the ability to attract rings and *DIE* “

[@chelzpandamusic]

You need to put a space between the end star and the end quote

[@bsgsmusic3451]

@@chelzpandamusic Ah ok, thanks

[@chelzpandamusic]

@@bsgsmusic3451 your welcome

[@LasagaMan]

ah yes, the ability to die would have been very helpful in the final game, it's a shame they got rid of it sadly.

[@sillyboy54]

I seriously wish they kept it in it could have been so useful to *D I E*

[@jmsimpson581]

19:28 ("prototype" plays the final song) ("final" plays the prototype song) Yo....

[@kirby2170]

Yes OWO

[@solaris804]

:0

[@jasminefrazier8624]

@@kirby2170 Hi Kirby

[@ReReCoil]

Fun Fact: The Sonic 1 Title screen is off centered by 8 pixels to the left in the final version

[@xXTobias_Erin_RogersXx]

This will now haunt me forever

[@SMPandanic]

not on the Nintendo ds!

[@KingdomHeart556]

man...that's cruel 😖

[@sillyboy54]

unfun fact*

[@sergiorubens8475]

Unconfortable

[@ultra_magikarp3880]

2020: Luigi in Mario 64 2021: Sonic 1 prototype

[@doozy5184]

Many old mysteries finally solved, can't wait for the rest of the decade!

[@gamingwithisaac8578]

only soon we’re gonna find the tokyo toy show prototype! (I’m jk that thing is probably a long gone but who knows I mean someone found a mario bros 2 prototype at a freaking garage sale)

[@SMPandanic]

@@gamingwithisaac8578 wait WHAT how why how did they even get it AND THINK TO SELL IT AT A GRAGE SALE!?!?!?

[@gamingwithisaac8578]

@@SMPandanic I have no idea probably the people selling it probably found it in there attic or some closet and thought it was something else and didn’t realize it was actually a prototype

[@SpiralPoliFemboy]

2022: Gorochu sprite fully recovered 2023: Jeff Hardy in WWE SmackDown HCTP 2024: Mario 128 Rom resurfaces 2025: Donkey Kong Country CGI cartoon models are leaked 2026: Ura Zelda discovered 2027: Super Mario 64 Beta found 2028: Mario World Beta found 2029: Polybius found

[@Nister.N]

Who else remembers when everyone was spamming clock ork zone in chat

[@yeeoof1995]

everybody gangsta until the orks start wearing clocks

[@snowflake09161]

@@SnazzyGoober no one’s harassing you lmao

[@0vxx]

@@SnazzyGoober clock ork zone

[@hgu]

I saw the server for Hidden Palace freak out after that was leaked lol

[@ultimate_pleb]

The mobile version of sonic 2 returned hidden palace zone to its original state

[@ziggyzweets]

@@ultimate_pleb What? He’s talking about the group, not the leave...

[@ultimate_pleb]

@@ziggyzweets leave?

[@rahcassi5416]

@@ultimate_pleb level

[@ultimate_pleb]

@@rahcassi5416 oh

[@Ellie53real]

I SAW THIS HAPPENING AS SOON AS THE PROTOTYPE WAS SHOWN OFF Edit: In Green Hill act 1, if you continue standing on the checkered ball near the start, you can get it across the bridge

[@BlueYoshi]

You can also clip to the end using the ball

[@hyhylie]

The "by a whopping 6 pixels" jump height thing really got me lol

[@ultralowspekken]

it's no joke. getting the shield before the lava section in Marble is impossible when you're 6 pixels off.

[@BeckyNosferatu]

@@ultralowspekken I was just comin' down to say that. That little difference makes EVERYTHING. IIRC Knuckles can only jump that high, that's why he can climb. He can't jump as high as Sonic or Tails.

[@Unoriginality_Incarnate_stupid]

The absolute significance of difference is INSANE

[@miwiki6]

now we gotta dream about that prototype of the green hill zone mountains and the sonic weird posing we can dream can't we

[@dededesgustingtkemylife4825]

hey, Dreams Come True

[@Youtuber-xi6qo]

@@dededesgustingtkemylife4825 Dreams don’t always come true...

[@gamekid2310]

@@KZbinr-xi6qo It was a to the composer of sonic one he was in a band called dreams come true

[@anneholtsclaw6817]

Theres even an very ealy version of the sonic game where green hill was in the dark

[@paperysmm1759]

Now we've got the Sonic The Hedgehog 1 prototype all we need is the Mario 64 prototype!

[@BraveGiant22]

Ya dude

[@thepurpleshard]

@@NathanWoyessa just stop it with the spam

[@SketchrA]

@@NathanWoyessa kick gay

[@yokey._.7208]

Yeah kick this weirdo

[@Qwert2763]

@@thepurpleshard he didn't spam

[@Damian_1989]

10:43 is Sonic also gonna tell me to *SEETHE?*

[@dmuir187]

19:28 You got the final and prototype tracks mixed up

[@alextirrellRI]

Right, the lower pitched snare is the Prototype.

[@rogertheenderman2683]

You can notice the prototype by hearing the drums used in the music

[@Vaffle_1231]

@@rogertheenderman2683 Yup

[@slicklyndon1756]

I can't believe we actually found this. I'm honestly so happy that we even did. I heard that it's took almost 30 years to find this. Truly Amazing video game history.

[@GoofyAhhHandleHere]

yeah this is pretty sick

[@WiiZ_OSC]

It took almost sonics whole life to get this

[@Lim95]

I actually said in the stream “Can’t wait for the Sonic 1 prototype lost bits!” THAT WAS FAST

[@NathanWoyessa]

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[@Elec.Balloon]

@@NathanWoyessa bisexual bisexual

[@TheJinx64]

@@NathanWoyessa your stuck in 2010 my guy, gay isnt an insult anymore

[@sam4gaming135]

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[@basicallysnake]

@@sam4gaming135 pansexual pansexual

[@tutlemaster7097]

The sounds around 19:00, it sounds like they were gonna add some sort of arcade things. There is the pac man background noise, some atari noise, and arcade sounding sounds

[@auto1lija]

2:53 This happens with the Sonic 2 Nick Arcade prototype as well

[@Jawsomeworld]

18:56 A semi truck comes barreling past and crashes

[@thecunninlynguist]

i love when prototypes are discovered

[@juangutierrez5400]

Me too

[@backerson5576]

same

[@chromium9088]

me to :3

[@toast1boy]

The peach rings flavor is really good.

[@TetraBitGaming]

One of my favorites!

[@peterpumkineater69346]

@@TetraBitGaming im british thank you very much calling me a microcrisp

[@flyforce16]

Peach RING Flavor*

[@peterpumkineater69346]

@@flyforce16 the princess has been busy in green hill

[@marsybarz]

@@flyforce16 um i think both spellings are correct

[@Fodimin]

Can't believe they cut the skull that gave Sonic the ability to *die*

[@pacomatic9833]

12:59 I mean that could become a pretty cool mechanic.

[@covlf1999]

Sonic flavour G-Fuel! That sounded darker than it should...

[@smugbugunderarug7038]

lol its actually peach flavored

[@NathanWoyessa]

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[@baldingfox77558]

@@NathanWoyessa shut

[@AbsnormalCoolest]

SONIC GETTING GRINDED INTO G-FUEL RESIDUE AND MIXED WITH PEACHES

[@juangutierrez5400]

@@AbsnormalCoolest Princess Peach to be exact.

[@lets-a-go64]

Sees Tetrabitgaming's New Video *Clicks the Video in Super Sonic Speed

[@lets-a-go64]

@@NathanWoyessa grow up

[@min2793]

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[@NathanWoyessa]

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[@PosthumanHeresy]

10:55 What time traveling meme lord put a gfy obstacle with the word COPE?

[@SrinpytheMusicalTechSquirrel]

20:18 "believed to have given sonic the ability to die."

[@hypnospaceoutlaw3376]

The Sound Effects sound like something you'd hear on an Arcade Cabinet. Just Saying.

[@Avriel_Mimiga]

that one sounding like someone after running into something as they "vibrate" away from it in a cartoon (i use Vibrate loosely)

[@dglkhasdlkghjlasdjgldasjglj]

One of them sounded exactly like the one sound from Pac Man

[@alieneko_nyo]

@@dglkhasdlkghjlasdjgldasjglj fr tho

[@SuperDupTNT]

@@dglkhasdlkghjlasdjgldasjglj yeah I laughed at that

[@joaozin003]

Specially B1.

[@franklinbrooksstoppedcomme3267]

Hidden Palace: *plays prototype GHZ with included alternate palette* The chat: HYPER REALISTIC BLOOOOD

[@sky-sx5gt]

Lol

[@sonc07]

Lol

[@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy]

Lol

[@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy]

@Tucker Snow Lool

[@theformer1337agent]

Lol

[@user-br2gi8kh5s]

Commenting for the KZbin algorithm

[@imapirateYT]

First

[@user-br2gi8kh5s]

@@imapirateYT 🍪

[@NathanWoyessa]

gay gay

[@baldingfox77558]

@@NathanWoyessa shut up already

[@thunar1970]

Good idea

[@Julian_Pepper]

19:27 you accidentally swapped the tracks around, "Prototype" is actually the final version and vice versa.

[@nfus4191]

when the bits are lost

[@charliep7112]

.....we find them.

[@RoyalBananaYT]

Where’s the bits J O N

[@charliep7112]

@@RoyalBananaYT hey, we're still finding those lost bits, they will be returned to their parents soon, don't worry.

[@liamwatchesyt1236]

When the bits are lost! 😳

[@SuperTruashHumour8]

When the super are mario

[@ShockInazuma]

After starlight, when the game fades, you can see sonic's victory animation turn into a jumbled mess

[@nil8659]

His tile data gets overwritten before he gets rendered useless which makes his victory jump animation a jumbled mess

[@boneless__]

We really need to find that 1990 Tokyo Toy Show build of the game, it seems to have been FAR different from the base game and could possibly have some groundbreaking secrets.

[@GMaster4308]

When I was younger, I had this theory that suggested that Sparkling Zone was actually in the city in the background of Spring Yard Zone. I nicknamed it "Sparkling City."

[@toallaconmocos]

That’s a good theory!

[@GMaster4308]

@@toallaconmocos Thanks! Wasn't much of a theory, just a little headcanon I came up with, but thanks anyways!

[@gaminglakitu]

It should also be good to note that the Special Stage had different controls in the prototype, controlling more like the Sonic 4 Special Stages

[@johnlesher3001]

the special stage control is basically the only improved thing sonic 4 did

[@lucas_the_floofas]

Couple things for the music One sounds like the spindash/ rolling One sounds like the ghost from pac-man One sounds like Zelda 1 walking sound when entering the cave with the old man

[@Vaffle_1231]

Do you mean sounds?

[@crystalsjunkpile9533]

one sounds like monitor breaking

[@halalcomrade34]

Next thing you know the tokyo toy show demo gets leaked-

[@Swimming246]

LMAO

[@randomfloat]

11:36 "The stage use to have a more under construction aesthetic" maybe because it was

[@just_a_goose]

Lol

[@NekoArc]

my speculation for those brick areas in labyrnith zone is that was planned for open areas without water so Sonic could breathe. they were probably taken out because the devs couldn't figure a way to properly work those sections in with how the water was coded. if i remember right, that's where air bubble locations were ultimately placed

[@forhisneutralspecialhewiel4446]

Fun Fact: The unused SEGA logo was later re-used in the mobile ports of Sonic 1, 2, and CD when they were updated to be part of "SEGA Forever"

[@AwdryFan1997]

It's about time this got leaked.

[@palkiatube]

Someone really said “Sonic 1 Anti Piracy Screen” in the chat over the color pallet change clip.

[@bewearstar9462]

Lol

[@leepickek7923]

Lol

[@bluestripe_2108]

Lol

[@sonc07]

Lol

[@0rkem906]

Lol

[@DeerBonesBaby]

AW YEAH, THIS IS HAPPENIN!

[@sonc07]

the master of funny

[@irinayukor]

shut up homestuck fan

[@NoaSG08]

17:51 Sonic obtained a chaos block!

[@Ghosty_Dosty]

19:06 Sounds like Undertale's "run" sfx

[@nil8659]

More like DDLC's "run" sound effect.

[@stuff31]

19:50 sonic.exe creeps, eat your heart out.

[@sky-sx5gt]

Lol

[@memerdeedsdonerightcheap5464]

I WILL EAT YOUR HAT!

[@Eggdipie]

WELL, WELL, WELL, WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE? Looks like the 2nd place winner finally made a vid on it, also here at 4 comments, 8 likes, and 20 views

[@NathanWoyessa]

bruh

[@NathanWoyessa]

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[@AsrielTheInkling]

@@NathanWoyessa wtf

[@campfunkokoda3419]

@@NathanWoyessa ....huh?

[@yokey._.7208]

I hope everyone goes to heaven, but kick spam your going down there. :P

[@gawbe]

Mandela effect: I feel like you already did this video before.

[@moraso5513]

Same lol

[@boyfriendglitchy4723]

12:20 the thing above sonic, its sus

[@darkAlwin]

2:29 It is in the final Japan Version If you press on the title screen: C C C C C C C (7xC) Up, Down, Left, Right you can hear a ring sound. Wait to the Demo and hold in the Demo: A B C and D-Pad Down. Sonic died. Hold A B C and D-Pad Down at the SEGA Logo and the Japanese Credit Card and wait. Keep these buttons pressed until the title screen appears. Then you can let go of it and the "Press Start Button" text will appear. Only works in the Japanese version!

[@joleb4999]

All i want fo' this year is new prototyps.

[@stuff31]

7:30 or, y'know, back to the future.

[@jokenjack1841]

21:21 Reminds me of my dad

[@xjood805]

5:10 “come on now spikes” he’s so disappointed in the poor spikes

[@somerandomguyontheinternet2992]

5:23 the reason why there are no platforms and stuff is because the map has no objects at all. the actual section in-game has the objects.

[@JaysNotHere]

The music for spring yard zone goes better with the sparkling zone background.

[@thefollower2933]

"in this prototype every time you collect 50 rings you get a 1up. The Devs probably changed it to 100 because they felt that made the game too easy" If that was the motivation. I think that the Devs are wrong. I mean sonic 1 isn't REALLY that brutal with the difficulty. But if you game over you go all the way back to the beginning. I think they should've let that in or at least put a limit to it.

[@smasherthebluecat4682]

19:29, big oof! The songs were switched. I understand that nobody is perfect, yet you did a great job, aside from the errors.

[@UntalentedBrick]

its a big day for the sonic Fandom They have finally found a Sonic 1 prototype.

[@sam4gaming135]

"It gives sonic the ability to _die_ "

[@trishaann3489]

Useful ability I must say

[@fridayfunkgaming291offical]

Useful ability the best one

[@steveluvscows2490]

No one's gonna mention how Splats came in when he mentioned how you could glitch through the lava wall?

[@nightborger09]

Oh boy! Another lost bits video! I've been waitng for this!

[@GoldenPickaxe]

isn't it illegal for you to say "this video isn't sponsored or anything" and then do a sponsor spot and link your sponsor

[@roomhead1685]

He was joking lol

[@GoldenPickaxe]

@@roomhead1685 "I was joking" doesn't make it legal

[@roomhead1685]

@@GoldenPickaxe he was obviously joking about not having a sponsor

[@TetraBitGaming]

I was not paid to promote this product in this video, ergo not sponsored. I as a channel am now always sponsored, this video, is not.

[@TotallyLazlo]

@@GoldenPickaxe RAID SHADOW LEGENDS

[@rofidel178]

Very happy that this prototype was found and excited to see all the differences between the final game, one of my fav videogames of my childhood

[@NC_YT_123]

One more thing about the title screen sonic is actually a More light colored blue compared to the final release

[@orangehat1924]

What a man, thank you for covering this prototype. Still waiting for a Beta showing off the Long Spring from the early footage.

[@Pokecrafter04]

Sonic, Sonac, Soneec, Sanic, and BOOM!! Prototype! It makes no sense Ik! XD XD

[@NathanWoyessa]

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[@baldingfox77558]

@@NathanWoyessa i reported you

[@min2793]

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[@min2793]

@@chiefhydropolis you didnt get the joke lol

[@KalokesMysteries]

I love watching Lost Bits! And I also love Sonic! Learning about the differences in a newly released prototype build just makes me happy to see the love that fans have for this franchise. Also, Gotta Go FAST.

[@ryandaily8]

Fun fact: the ufos can be placed in with debug mode AND they have a new animation where fade away as they fall from the sky, so they may be added again

[@misterecgamer2824]

20:21 My favorite power up of sonic’s. The ability to die

[@djvskakdgsjxgdoe]

holy shit I've been waiting for this since the prototype dropped!! keep up the good work

[@TetraBitGaming]

Thanks :D

[@ercolevisconti1498]

@@TetraBitGaming You mixed up Final and Prototype

[@EnderElectrics]

0:46 It seems I was right. Great video!

[@TheFallenStar64]

Fun fact:if you listen to the kid part of the spring yard zone theme THAY GOT REALLY LAZY ITS A HAFE OF A RING SOUND!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@siriusxakanscaleguy7147]

and how is that lazy?

[@TheFallenStar64]

@@siriusxakanscaleguy7147 THAY COULD HAVE USED A SOUND FOR THE MUSIC BUT THAY USE A HAFE OF A RING SOUND

[@noahcool11kid68]

I've been waiting for this video since the prototype was found.

[@combatking0]

I reckon the time-travel looking effect when running through a giant ring was probably an early transition into the Special Stage.

[@ToniLeys]

9:37 good luck jumping on the barrel lmao

[@MugiwaraNoRandom]

OMG I Luv ur music

[@Itsbully06]

im proud of you guys for finding this thx cutting room floor (; you made my 2021 start off great

[@CrewieAustin]

Did anyone realize that the Chameleon Bot in Green Hill Zone had a different color ? Prototype remains blue when the Final Version remain green. As for those Chameleon Bot that chase behind you, their color in Prototype were Magenta

[@glitchinawesome7907]

Been waiting for this one!! Always love your videos keep up the awesome work!! Looking forward to your future videos!!

[@TetraBitGaming]

Thank you!

[@user-jg4br1zw5h]

@@TetraBitGaming What is the site of this in 0:35?

[@jasperderonde5895]

Take a shot everytime he says "this point in development"

[@NukeTheOG]

Finally, I've been waiting for this vid

[@Vlumpty_Vonty]

10:13 i thought it crashed there

[@vegetaYT1]

KZbin:28 views Me: DONT WORRY I CAN FIX THAT

[@wes9903]

Just so you know the Sega logo at the start of the prototype is what is used for the mobile games, it seems they just took out the animation. This might be fake just so you know 🤷🏾‍♂️ (but I want to have my hopes up)

[@Macroy64]

its hidden palace, how is it fake? the sega logo here was used in loads of other genesis games BEFORE the ports.

[@luiluiruirui]

in my imaginary game that sticking on the ceiling bug is a hand rail technique with metal ropes and you need gloves to use that so your hands can't overheat

[@RetroBreak]

Awesome video! I was watching on New Years eve! Great discovery! Seeing those level zoom outs makes me want to make my own game again!

[@thearbiter6350]

Spring yard in this version looks so dope.

[@Omar_E11]

You gotta wonder how people even found this prototype and leaked it.

[@adrielguerriero5993]

Great question!

[@PosthumanHeresy]

This prototype is 30 years old and was once owned by a gaming magazine. My theory? First an employee takes the cart home because nobody kept track. Then he dies and his cumsprite discovers it in their inheritance.

[@adrielguerriero5993]

@@PosthumanHeresy Good theory!

[@Turbulation1]

It was found in game bundle that contained bootlegs alongside the sonic 1 prototype.

[@MoonPrincess28]

I've always loved prototype and hidden/unused content. Plus Sonic 1 + 2 hold a very special place in my heart due to some great childhood memories surrounding it. This video is great. Thanks for making it.

[@gneu1527]

They should've included Sonic's victory pose atleast for the mobile port. 10:31 this background would've been 100% better The prototype background for labyrinth zone would've made the level less stressing

[@sodit150]

awesome dude hope to see more good work

[@sodit150]

@@NathanWoyessa no

[@sodit150]

@@SnazzyGoober wdym

[@baldingfox77558]

@@NathanWoyessa i reported you for spam

[@sodit150]

@@SnazzyGoober so

[@min2793]

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[@Undyne1119]

Omg. I am finally less than 10 mins late to viewing this video

[@pcrs1631]

I technically also want to point out that the themes for green hill, marble zone etc have the drums even more clean

[@jasonskerrett3826]

Starlight zone in the prototype gives me chemical plant vibes with a palette change.

[@zentendoxn8955]

2:20 I’m now wondering if anyone got stuck on the title screen and demos for hours because the message telling them to press Start didn’t arrive. Especially if they accidentally found the Level Select Code before that.

[@quasark7314]

I had to search up your channel to get to the video

[@GenGamesUniverse]

Scrap Brain Zone Act 3 was originally rumored to be a full level instead of going straight into the "Final Zone" boss, as it looks like you were to climb up the whole thing until you got to Robotnik and fought him in the final battle.

[@red-man7017]

Fun fact:The Giant green hill ball remains unused in the Mobile port of Sonic 1 and can be spawned in using the debug mode...but theres a BIG difference in the mobile version:The giant ball actually works as intended and isn't that glitchy. The ball rolls around down slopes and when you stand on it...and it can crush badniks and crush you too! Meaning these was made more dangerous