Crash Bandicoot (Apr 8, 1996 prototype)

Crash Bandicoot (Apr 8, 1996 prototype)
Crash Bandicoot (Apr 8, 1996 prototype)
Build date	April 8, 1996
Dump status	Released
Dumped by	drx
Released by	drx
File release date	October 12, 2011
Origin	CD-R
Labels	Crash Bandicoot Pre-Beta :)
Dump method	CloneCD
Ownership	drx (2009-present)
Game	Crash Bandicoot
System	PlayStation
Genre	Action
Final build	JP Oct 1, 1996; EU Sep 16, 1996; US Jul 31, 1996;
Release date	JP Dec 6, 1996; EU Nov 8, 1996; US Sep 9, 1996;

A prototype of Crash Bandicoot for the PlayStation.

Notes

The Cutting Room Floor research

The original preview copy from SCEA was given to a magazine for only a few hours for preview purposes. They weren't allowed to keep the original disc, so the disc was returned back to SCEA. This dump was made from a copy (see scan) of that disc made by someone of the magazine staff.
The music is completely absent from this build, though data for some tracks can be found in the game files.
The level-completion screen is absent. The game simply sends the player back to the map.
There are no gems in this build, and as such there are no gem paths.
Press R1 + L1 in the main menu to unlock all levels.
Pressing R1 + L1 in-game makes Crash invincible to all dangers, except for pits and water/acid.