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This article is about the Japanese-exclusive demo. For the similarly titled trial version released worldwide, see Sonic Adventure 2: The Trial.
Sonic Adventure 2: TRIAL Version is a prototype version of Sonic Adventure 2 for the Dreamcast. It was given to certain stores in Japan to generate publicity, being is the equivalent to the Western Sonic Adventure 2: Preview. It includes the same levels as the aforementioned demo, except the only playable characters in the main stages are Sonic and Shadow. There is also a multiplayer option present.
With a build date of 3 May 2001,[1] there are few differences from the final game in this demo, as well as several changes made specifically for this version. These differences give some insight into the last month of the game's development. Sonic Adventure: TRIAL Version also included Jump Pack support.
The dialogue at the start of City Escape is missing.
Like in previous demos, the area where Sonic obtains the Magic Hands is different compared to the final game, with this version also including a Wooden Container there.
The rocket in the Flame Ring area has already been activated, as opposed to the player having to first break a Steel Container and press a switch.
The area with the third collapsing pillar in Sand Ocean is similar to the layout seen in Sonic Adventure 2: Preview, except it has three single springs instead of one large one.
Trivia[]
Within the demo disc are multiple text files:
File name
Contents
ABSTRACT.TXT
< Sonic Adventure 2 > < TRIAL version >
This is the trial version of Sonic Adventure 2.
This software represents work in progress. Please understand that this title is still in development and that you may find some unexpected problems that have not been corrected at the time of release.
BIBLIOGR.TXT
SERIES TITLE:
SONIC the Hedgehog ,1991 SONIC the Hedgehog 2 ,1992 SONIC the Hedgehog 3 ,1994 SONIC and KNUCKLES ,1994 SONIC JAM ,1997 SONIC Adventure (for Japan) ,1998 SONIC Adventure ,1999 SONIC Adventure International,1999 SONIC Adventure 2 The Trial ,2000
