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Introduction: "Sonic Boy 2 Eggmans Trap" is a ROM hack of the 8-bit Sega Master System game "Sonic the Hedgehog 2". It is not an official or bootleg release. The hack modifies the original game's levels, replacing the standard zones like Underground Zone and Sky High Zone with new layouts and palettes, though it retains the core visual style and sprite work of the original SMS title.

Gameplay & Mechanics: You control Sonic Boy, a palette-swapped version of Sonic, with the same physics and moveset as the base game. The engine is the standard 8-bit Sonic 2 build, known for its simpler, more rigid physics compared to the 16-bit titles. Momentum is less pronounced, and control feels stiffer. Sonic Boy has the standard jump and spin attack. He does not have the Spin Dash from the 16-bit Sonic 2, nor any additional abilities like a drop dash or insta-shield. The level design in the hack focuses on navigating the new trap-filled layouts.

Key Features:

• New level layouts that reimagine the original Sonic 2 SMS stages with a greater emphasis on enemy placement and environmental hazards.
• Custom color palettes applied to the levels and characters, giving the game a distinct visual tone from the original.
• A full, modified campaign that replaces the entire original game's progression, culminating in a final confrontation with Dr. Eggman.

This hack provides a fresh challenge for players familiar with the specific quirks of the 8-bit Sonic 2 engine.