Area 51 (Jul 23, 2004 prototype)

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Area 51 (Jul 23, 2004 prototype)
Area 51 (Jul 23, 2004 prototype)
Build date	Jul 23, 2004 20:17:31
Build name	N/A
Dump status	Released, redump needed
Released by	Hidden Palace
File release date	September 18, 2021
Origin	DVD-R
Lot	Project Deluge
Labels	A51
Dump method	Memorex MRX-650LE v6 AM61 (PowerISO)
Game	Area 51
System	Xbox
Genre	First-Person Shooter, Survival Horror
Final build	JP Unreleased ; EU Apr 6, 2005 ; US Apr 6, 2005 ;
Release date	JP Unreleased ; EU May 27, 2005; US Apr 25, 2005 ;

A prototype of Area 51 for the Xbox.

Notes

Compiled around 9 and a half months before the final US build.
This is a demo build that would later be included on OXM Demo Disc 37.
The game initially boots to a XBE launcher.
Missing all the opening FMVs and menus.
Different title screen.
Different HUD.
Different gameplay mechanics.
Different level design and layouts.
An unused level titled The Hot Zone can be accessed via hex editing. Open Files.000 in a hex editor and replace 01_LevelBlue_SL1-2 with 01_LevelBlue_SL1-1 at 0x2A4726B.
XBE information:
- Internal Name: Area51
- Maker ID and Product Number: MW-005
- Executable Name: Area51.xbe
- Executable checksum (MD5): d454313c2f8d4e80995aafbcafd28e83
Miscellaneous Notes:
- Game is emulatable: Yes (Xemu) (as of September 12, 2021).
- Game contains dongle protection: No.

File	Type	Date	Size	SHA-1
Xbox - A51.bin	File	2021-03-09 06:42:10	3.65 GB	207cf8b83e1cfacdd27c3cb5a4a5b68b6eeb968d
Xbox - A51.cue	File	2021-03-09 06:42:10	76 bytes	2340fa6c13aa315dbacca8e338910a9a3f788d38
Xbox - A51.jpeg	File	2021-04-09 22:12:38	3.45 MB	068a1fbe8c1b3ba280eada0ad1176d9cd1f70a71

A huge thanks to ehw for researching this prototype! And a huge thanks to the anonymous donor that allowed for this release to happen!