Including a lovely winter level.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is well known for its cut content, and while snippets of this have been teased over the years, The Video Game History Foundation has now presented what might be the most comprehensive deep dive into Sonic 2’s lost stages (thanks, Time Extension).
According to the video, three designers had contributed content that ultimately wouldn’t make it into the Genesis / Mega Drive sequel, including Brenda Cook (formerly Ross), Craig Stitt, and Tom Payne. The reasoning behind the levels getting the chop is that Sonic 2 was originally meant to be far more ambitious than the final product, roping in time travel mechanics that would eventually be seen in Sonic CD.
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