[Toasty]

I was here the day the NA beta was released (election day), and it was a very awesome day.

I can't wait to see this new proto; it looks like it's worth a wait.

[Sz]

Sonic 3 beta => fantastic.

(PS: hey guys what's goin' on)

[PsychoSk8r]

Haha, I must be insane, but ever since reading this I've been hyped =P
I'm guessing I'm not the only one who is looking forward to the 23rd
(23th in DRX's post, wth?)

[FraGag]

It's better not be hoaxes! I, like everybody, am very interested in looking into these prototypes.

Quick note: by looking closely at the HUD in the Lava Reef screenshot, I think I see that it was "fading in", as if level transitions were not implemented (or the level was entered by the Level Select (very likely), or it was just after losing a life).

Sonic 65, on Feb 16 2008, 08:38 PM, said:

also, how early are these protos? Obviously the S2 one is after the S2NA proto, but what about the S3 and Chaotix ones?

I'd say the S2 one is later than Wai's proto, because of the 1 Player/2 Player VS menu which wasn't in that version.

[Slingerland]

Amazing. DRX wins again.

I have much anticipation to see these in action!

[Neo]

Dark Sonic, on Feb 17 2008, 01:13 AM, said:

More complete Hidden Palace?

Obligatory facepalm because Hidden Palace obviously had changes other than the autospin on the pipe between the Wai proto and the final, etc.

Obviously there's nothing I can say without sounding extremely corny so, uh, I eagerly await the 23rd.

[sebmal]

oh my fuck

(Damn, this even got me to log in...)

[King]

Sonic 3 beta with Lava Reef. Must be a prototype of the level before the time constraints forced Sega to split it to S&K. Drx, you are a gawd among men.

[JoseTB]

Awesomeness. I can't really think of another word right now.

[Vaiz]

FUCK.
Now that that is out of the way:

This goes without saying but holy shit, you are like a god amongst mere mortals. I am now eagerly awaiting an otherwise ordinary day.

[GerbilSoft]

Obligatory:

OMFG YUO GTOS TEH BAEAEAEAEAEAEAEAEAEAEATA

Nice find, though I'm thinking that the Chaotix betas might not work correctly on most emulators (and maybe even actual hardware?) because the game was developed side-by-side with the hardware, so some older versions might be written to use a function that no longer exists or is accessed differently on the final 32X.

This post has been edited by GerbilSoft: 16 February 2008 - 11:29 PM

[roxahris]

HOLY SHIT

Wow, this is fucking awesome.

[Aquaslash]

Hmm..I tell you what. I'm gonna do what I always do...let everyone else play, and if there's anything remotely interesting, I'll download.

[Delta]

What everyone else said.

Posting in a legendary topic. :)

[King]

Just wondering, drx, do you have official names for the other 2 dumped Sonic 2 protos as well? Nonetheless, I tip my black hat to you kind sir.