Seaman (May 8, 2000 prototype)

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Seaman (May 8, 2000 prototype)
Build date May 8, 2000 00:07:54
Build name 0507
Dump status Released
Released by Hidden Palace
File release date September 18, 2021
Origin GD-R
Lot Project Deluge
Labels Seaman 0507
Dump method Dreamcast (Dreamcast SD Rip v1.1)
Game Seaman
System Dreamcast
Genre Virtual Pet
Final build JP Aug 2, 1999
EU Unreleased
US Jun 9, 2000
Release date JP Jul 29, 1999
EU Unreleased
US Aug 9, 2000
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A prototype of Seaman for the Dreamcast.

Notes

  • Compiled over 9 months after the initial Japanese retail build
  • Most likely a localization intermediate
  • As it requires the microphone accessory, the game can't be played without it by regular means, and emulators without mic support will not work. This includes redream
    • Follow these steps to get it working (although actual microphone functionality, using PC mics, varies on a case-by-case basis
      • Download and extract Demul: http://demul.emulation64.com/files%2Fdemul07_111117.7z
      • Don't forget to find and download the correct Dreamcast bios file(s). Possibly look for a demul bios pack. The bios needs to be placed in the following path from the root directory of the Demul emulator: roms > dc (create the folders if you need to)
      • Once the emulator is set up, go to config > Maple Device Manager. Slot 1 of Port A should have VMU; set Slot 2 to Microphone and Slot 3 to Purupuru
      • Launch the game and it should work
  • Vivarium startup screen shows 1998 instead of 1999
  • The memory card prompt does not have the text "Do not remove the Memory Card" (which normally covers up copyright information)
    • Additionally, the warning post is noticeably different: brighter boards, the words are clearer, it says "Don't Panic!" instead of "Caution", and no TM
  • Same goes with the title screen (different copyright year, too)
  • No section to prep the water, the game begins with the tank already setup, and one fish already an adult
  • Executable information:
    • Executable Name: /1ST_READ.BIN
    • Executable checksum (MD5): f1488068f57e04f6dd2f38ce7572843f
    • Executable timestamp: 2000-05-02 02:18:00
  • Header Information (IP.BIN):
    • Header - Title: SEAMAN
    • Header - Release Date: 20000426
    • Header - Region: JUE
    • Header - Device Info: EC08 GD-ROM1/1
    • Header - Product Version: V0.800
    • Header - Maker ID: SEGA ENTERPRISES
    • Header - Product Number: MK-51048
  • Volume Information:
    • Volume Identifier: E31
    • Volume Set Identifier:
    • Volume Creation Date: 2000-05-07 21:21:06
    • Volume Modification Date: 2000-05-08 00:30:00
    • Last Modified File (if not available, then executable was the last modified file): /SPEECH/A_LEARNING0.SCL
    • Last Modified File Checksum (MD5): d69e960846ba8b705b106ae32b51939e
    • Last Modified File Time Stamp: 2000-05-08 00:07:54
  • Miscellaneous Notes:
    • Game is emulatable: Yes (as of September 12, 2021).

Screenshots

  • Seaman-1.png
  • Seaman-2.png
  • Seaman-3.png
  • Seaman-4.png

Origin

  • Disc front.

    Disc front.

Files

File Type Date Size SHA-1
ip.bin File 2021-02-03 09:31:24 32 KB 4f418b5e79bf42e345503c88c5d5538caa98f960
track01.bin File 2021-02-03 09:31:25 1.36 MB a13f10851104bca565a26e69974b003f8e625683
track03.bin File 2021-02-03 09:56:19 1.1 GB d9ae58460ffaa7c597520f2f1bc4b11972a5b83a
Seaman 0507.jpeg File 2021-03-27 13:20:32 1.83 MB 0ca9bf22c7f3233a50a4e0ae9f25a6272e3dbe47
disc.gdi File 2021-02-03 09:31:22 87 bytes 595bf24112edff3e88efe62407a36c0d47bba59a
track02.raw File 2021-02-03 09:31:27 1.18 MB b0d28980a64765c022b4b3e47244aad32a345270
info.txt File 2021-02-03 09:31:22 152 bytes 849422faf789bb07cec56a35c9e924d6c48c7251
track.txt File 2021-02-03 09:31:24 229 bytes 7c5205a71a5906318d530fcf5dcea7bf1d8663c9

Acknowledgments

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

See also





Seaman prototypes


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