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

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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.

Screenshots

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  CDX menu
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  Title screen
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  Loading
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  Gameplay
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  Gameplay
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  Gameplay
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  Gameplay
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  Gameplay
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  Gameplay
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  Gameplay
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  Gameplay
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  The Hot Zone - unused level
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  The Hot Zone - unused level

Origin

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  Disc front.

Files

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

Acknowledgments

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

See also

• Project Deluge: Xbox and Dreamcast (September 18, 2021)
• The Cutting Room Floor (TCRF)
• Internet Archive (IA)