: Tails originally had a unique intro for Chemical Plant Zone where he would dry his fur after being hit by a chemical drop.
: Players can still access a hidden Level Select and Debug Mode by using specific button combinations on the title screen or within the "No Save" menu. sonic-mania-game
For a deep dive into these technical leftovers, you can check community-driven archives like The Cutting Room Floor or Sonic Retro . : Tails originally had a unique intro for
: A matchmaking roulette game cut from Studiopolis. : A matchmaking roulette game cut from Studiopolis
: Internally, the Lava Reef Zone boss area is referred to as "Act 3," and a corresponding title card sprite exists, suggesting some zones were originally planned to have more than two acts. Unused Objects :
: Unused text for "Hyper" and sprites for Super Emeralds indicate that Hyper Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles transformations were at one point considered, possibly tied to collecting emeralds in bonus stages. Cut Gameplay & Zones Unused Bosses :
features unused star constellations in the shape of happy and sad masks. Hidden & Beta Elements