The game features 17 total stages, but a single playthrough only takes you through 9. After the first level, stages are randomly selected, and branching paths after stages 5, 7, and 8 lead to over 70 different endings .
The tag in the filename is critical. The Japanese release retains the original lore, pilot names (like Rabio, Lepus, and the infamous "Hornet" pilots), and uncensored content. International versions often changed character names and removed certain nationalistic references. Download Sonic Wings Special -Japan-.chd