Speed Punks (Apr 4, 1999 prototype)

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Speed Punks (Apr 4, 1999 prototype)
Speed Punks (Apr 4, 1999 prototype)
Build date	Apr 4, 1999
Build name	Pre-Beta
Dumped by	Lunolith
Released by	Lunolith
File dump date	June 2, 2026
Origin	CD-R
Disc type	PlayStation Preview Version
Labels	SPEED FREAKS; Preview Version; PAL
Game	Speed Punks
System	PlayStation
Genre	Racing
Final build	JP Unreleased ; EU Jul 29, 1999 ; US Jan 20, 2000 ;
Release date	JP Unreleased ; EU Jul 29, 1999 ; US Mar 31, 2000 ;

A prototype of Speed Punks (also known as Speed Freaks in Europe) for the PlayStation.

Notes

This build still has dongle protection.
The title screen is different
A major overhaul to the game´s interface has started.
The arcade cabinet menu machine is now on a primitive state (nonexistent on alpha build). *Player selects which game mode wants to play, and the camera zooms off the arcade cabinet into the room where its located.
All players are in the room, boss players are locked, graphics, animations, and sound effects are different or nonexistent.
Choosing a player brings the player back to the arcade cabinet where design has now a primitive layout as what came to be on the final build, although its style got revamped as well.
In game changes are mostly HUD improvements such as boost bar, reflections, fonts, and track aesthetics.
This build was clearly focused on showcase the new visual art style of the tracks and main menu.
Many tracks have a way more colorful and sunnier theme, which was refined and toned down towards the final build.
A “dodge” mechanic was scrapped and early power skid is in place, but its still buggy and just forces drift the kart 90 degrees.
Boss races are present but not accessible.