Version Differences
3 years ago
New York City, NY, USA

Hey there, is there a definitive guide on the differences between each version of the game? Graphical and audio differences aside, it seems like the SNES version has additonal levels? Also looks like some of the auto-scrolling sections are different too?

I guess I'd throw in a question as to why you all prefer one over the other as well :)

Italy

Hi, the SNES version plays quite a lot differently from Genesis/PC. Different physics, different level layouts etc. to the point where it's too many differences to list lol. Genesis/PC has some sections that SNES doesn't and viceversa. SNES does have a slightly higher screen count over Genesis/PC, but it also has more autoscrollers. Genesis/PC only has one (7-2) which is skipped in the speedrun.

Genesis and PC are pretty similar though. The game itself is nearly identical, but PC runs a little faster. On the other hand, Genesis presents more glitches that allow for skips that aren't possible on PC. For example:

  • Wedging inside a ceiling in 2-2 (there's an alternative skip that also works on PC but it's slower and more difficult)
  • 3-2 skip (double jumping over the wall on top of the slide);
  • Clips in 6-1. And possibly some other small things that I'm forgetting. On Genesis, the swings in 2-3 seem to be based on a global timer of sorts, while on PC they're on fixed patterns, and this probably extends to some other enemies/hazards. The PC version has two additional buttons for an automatic dash (on genesis you have to hold A and double tap a direction) and a quick morph. I'm actually not 100% sure if Genesis is faster or slower than PC optimally.

I like all versions honestly. Some levels I prefer on Genesis/PC, others I'm more of a fan of the SNES version. Overall I personally find Genesis/PC a little bit more interesting (especially with all the speedrun tricks it has to offer) but it's also gotten a fair share of jank mechanics.

New York City, NY, USA

Thanks for the in-depth reply, it's greatly appreciated!

Just finished a casual playthrough of the Genesis version; I had the game on my Megadrive as a kid, so if nothing else I'm partial to the Genesis (and its soundtrack) for that reason :)

I'll play the SNES version next for contrast and see how I feel about it!

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