Crash Bandicoot: Warped (Oct 11, 1998 prototype)

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Crash Bandicoot: Warped (Oct 11, 1998 prototype)
Crash Bandicoot: Warped (Oct 11, 1998 prototype)
Build date	Oct 11, 1998 13:22:11
Build name	Review
Dump status	Released
Dumped by	Hwd45, psx-collector
Released by	Darkaiser, Hwd45, Iniche, Niko, madmarsrocks, psx-collector
File release date	May 1, 2021
Origin	CD-R
Labels	CRASH BANDICOOT 3 REVIEW VERSION NTSC
Dump method	CloneCD (SuperMulti DVD burner); DiscImageCreator (Plextor PX-W5224TA)
Ownership	Hwd45 (2021); psx-collector (2021-Present)
Game	Crash Bandicoot: Warped
System	PlayStation
Genre	Platform
Final build	US Oct 11, 1998; EU Oct 28, 1998; JP Nov 19, 1998;
Release date	US Nov 4, 1998; EU Dec 5, 1998; JP Dec 17, 1998;
Article	Crash Landing

A late prototype of Crash Bandicoot: Warped for the PlayStation.

Notes

The Cutting Room Floor research

A very close to final build with a very narrow range of differences.

The file dates match the final game, though this is likely due to the games having inaccurate file dates more than anything. If the primary volume creation date is taken literally, this build is one second behind the final. It is speculated that this may be a first release candidate which was rejected in favor of the slightly further updated build used in the retail version.
Only the files corresponding to the title screen, the warp room, and Ski Crazed differ from the final game.
The "NEO-COR SYSTEMS" sign in the secret warp room reads "NEODYNE SYSTEMS" instead.
Dump verified using DIC.
Miscellaneous Notes:
- Game is emulatable: Yes (as of April 30, 2021).
- Game contains dongle protection: No

A huge thank you to the whole Crash Landing team, and especially Darkaiser for the help in researching the differences in this build!