Submitted by: Dream-Avenue

The Special stages in the early Alpha version were far from finished, they only had the basics down for it. Graphically it was horrible compared to the final.

Click the image for a bigger version.

Submitted by: Dream-Avenue

The special stages in the final have a water effect surrounding the cylinder, these don't.

Click the image for a larger version.

Submitted by: Dream-Avenue

Tthe "B" image next to Sonic's head is from the Gamecube version, despite this being the Xbox game.

Click the image for a larger verison.

Submitted by: Dream-Avenue

Again, backgrounds are missing and the Gamecube "B" is still there.

Click the image for a larger version.

Submitted by: Dream-Avenue

The background is also fileld with flat squares attached to each other. These are textured in the final.

Click the image for a larger version.

Submitted by: Dream-Avenue

Team Sonic seem heavily shadowed for no real reason.

Click the image for a larger version.

Submitted by: Dream-Avenue

Again, Team Sonic finish their pose.

Click the image for a larger version.