The game was originally planned for release on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and featured a 2 player co-op mode and different graphics. Although it was nearly complete, Ubisoft decided to move the project to CD-ROM based consoles, and hired cartoon animators to improve the game's graphics. A prototype demo of one level from this version of the game was later officially released in 2026 as part of the game's 30th anniversary re-release compilation.