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contains several unused assets, including bouncing newspaper stacks and printing machines labeled "Sega SP500" as a potential nod to the SG-1000.

: The game’s original working title was Sonic Discovery . Graphics for an early title screen with this name remain hidden within the game’s data. sonic-mania-game

: A scrapped boss for Studiopolis Zone that used a rock-paper-scissors mechanic. : A scrapped boss for Studiopolis Zone that

: 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 : Early Story & Concepts For a deep dive

During the development of , several early story drafts and pieces of unused content were conceptualized but eventually cut or modified for the final release. Early Story & Concepts

For a deep dive into these technical leftovers, you can check community-driven archives like The Cutting Room Floor or Sonic Retro .