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Joust (BBC Micro prototype)

2026-05-16T00:40:29Z

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A prototype of '''''Joust''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Dated circa 1984. At the time, the game was meant to be published by Atarisoft.
** The game was later picked up by Aardvark Software, but licensing problems prevented the game from being released; programmer Stuart Cheshire then resorted to selling that version by himself. A later release by Go-Dax Software under the name "Skirmish" also exists

==See also==
* [https://www.acornelectron.co.uk/eug/45/a-unre.html Unreleased Games And Demos - Acorn Electron World]
* [https://archive.org/details/AB_Computing_1986-10_OCR/page/n20/mode/2up The Arcade: Joust] - ''A&B Computing'', Volume 3, Number 10, October 1986
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Jeremy Goes Jumping (prototype)

2026-05-16T00:40:27Z

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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Jeremy Goes Jumping''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Paul Haigh, was to be published by Superior Software.

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Ghouls (Ghoulies prototype)

2026-05-16T00:40:25Z

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A prototype of '''''Ghouls''''' for the BBC Micro, under the earlier name '''''Ghoulies'''''.

==Notes==
* Possibly an evaluation version, as there's very little differences compared to the retail game

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File:JeremyGoesJumping proto title.png

2026-05-16T00:40:03Z

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File:Joust BBCMicro title.png

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File:Ghouls Ghoulies title.png

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File:Jeremy Goes Jumping (prototype).zip

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File:Joust (BBC Micro prototype).zip

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File:Ghouls (Ghoulies prototype).zip

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Frogman (prototype)

2026-05-15T13:37:13Z

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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Frogman''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Matthew Godbolt and Richard Talbot-Watkins.
** According to Richard, the game was at one point considered by Superior Software.
* As-is, the game's code is heavily protected, and will not work in most emulators. B-em with the model configuration set to "BBC B w/1770 FDC" is known to work.

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File:Frogman proto title.png

2026-05-15T13:36:58Z

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File:Frogman (prototype).zip

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Braz (Jul 22, 1987 prototype)

2026-05-15T04:33:55Z

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{{Download
|file=Braz (Jul 22, 1987 prototype).zip
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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Braz''''' for the Acorn Electron.

==Notes==
* Developed by Mercury Microware, was to be published by LiveWire Software.
** Programming by Paul Branton.
* Surfaced from an eBay auction; acquired from the former managing director of LiveWire.

==Origin==
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Braz Jul221987 tape1.png|Cover
Braz Jul221987 tape2.png|Tape
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{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Braz}}}}

Fruit Catcher (prototype)

2026-05-15T04:33:54Z

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{{Download
|file=Fruit Catcher (prototype).zip
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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Fruit Catcher''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Was to be published by LiveWire Software.
* Surfaced from an eBay auction; acquired from the former managing director of LiveWire.
* Also compatible with the Acorn Electron.

==Origin==
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FruitCatcher proto tape1.png|Cover
FruitCatcher proto tape2.png|Tape
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File:FruitCatcher proto tape2.png

2026-05-15T04:32:31Z

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File:Braz Jul221987 tape1.png

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File:Braz Jul221987 tape2.png

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File:FruitCatcher proto tape1.png

2026-05-15T04:32:20Z

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Felix Meets the Evil Weevils (Acornsoft prototype)

2026-05-15T04:25:28Z

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A prototype of '''''Felix Meets the Evil Weevils''''' for the BBC Micro, under the earlier name '''''Felix and the Weevils'''''.

==Notes==
* At the time, the game was meant to be published by Acornsoft; it was released by Micro Power instead.
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File:Felix Meets the Evil Weevils (Acornsoft prototype).zip

2026-05-15T04:25:20Z

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File:FelixMeetstheEvilWeevils Acornsoft title.png

2026-05-15T04:25:20Z

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Braz (Jul 22, 1987 prototype)

2026-05-15T03:28:16Z

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Eyes (BBC Micro prototype)

2026-05-15T03:27:47Z

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A prototype of an unreleased port of '''''Eyes''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Was to be published by Ocean.
** Programming: Paul Proctor Music: Martin Galway

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Eyes}}}}

File:Eyes (BBC Micro prototype).zip

2026-05-15T03:27:31Z

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File:Eyes BBCMicro title.png

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Underside (prototype)

2026-05-15T03:18:47Z

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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Underside''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Peter Scott.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Underside}}}}

File:Underside (prototype).zip

2026-05-15T03:18:35Z

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File:Underside proto title.png

2026-05-15T03:18:34Z

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Daxis (Shooter prototype)

2026-05-15T02:26:00Z

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{{Download
|file=Daxis (Shooter prototype).zip
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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Daxis''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Gary Partis and Peter Scott, was to be published by Audiogenic.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Daxis}}}}

Daxis (Droids prototype)

2026-05-15T02:25:58Z

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{{Download
|file=Daxis (Droids prototype).zip
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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Daxis''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Gary Partis and Peter Scott, was to be published by Audiogenic.
* Later than the Shooter prototype

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Daxis}}}}

Daxis (Droids prototype)

2026-05-15T02:25:33Z

Tikal.: Created page with "{{Prototype |Page name=Daxis (Droids prototype) |titlescreen=Daxis Droids title.png |status=Released |releasedby=Stairway to Hell |filereleasedate=December 24, 2003 |origin_type=Floppy disk |game=Daxis |system=BBC Micro |genre=Platformer |unreleased=Yes |sortnumber=1 }} {{Download |file=Daxis (Droids prototype).zip }} A prototype of the unreleased '''''Daxis''''' for the BBC Micro. ==Notes== * Developed by Gary Partis and Peter Scott, was to be published by Audiogenic...."

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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Daxis''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Gary Partis and Peter Scott, was to be published by Audiogenic.
* Later than the Shooter prototype

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Daxis}}}}

Daxis (Shooter prototype)

2026-05-15T02:25:31Z

Tikal.: Created page with "{{Prototype |Page name=Daxis (Shooter prototype) |titlescreen=Daxis Shooter title.png |status=Released |releasedby=Stairway to Hell |filereleasedate=December 24, 2003 |origin_type=Floppy disk |game=Daxis |system=BBC Micro |genre=Shoot 'em up |unreleased=Yes |sortnumber=0 }} {{Download |file=Daxis (Shooter prototype).zip }} A prototype of the unreleased '''''Daxis''''' for the BBC Micro. ==Notes== * Developed by Gary Partis and Peter Scott, was to be published by Audioge..."

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|file=Daxis (Shooter prototype).zip
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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Daxis''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Gary Partis and Peter Scott, was to be published by Audiogenic.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Daxis}}}}

File:Daxis Shooter title.png

2026-05-15T02:24:21Z

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File:Daxis (Shooter prototype).zip

2026-05-15T02:24:20Z

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File:Daxis (Droids prototype).zip

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File:Daxis Droids title.png

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Stairway to Hell

2026-05-15T01:19:04Z

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Braz (Jul 22, 1987 prototype)

2026-05-15T01:17:13Z

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{{Download
|file=Braz (Jul 22, 1987 prototype).zip
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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Braz''''' for the Acorn Electron.

==Notes==
* Developed by Mercury Microware, was to be published by LiveWire Software.
** Programming by Paul Branton.
* Surfaced from an eBay auction; acquired from the former managing director of LiveWire.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Braz}}}}

Fruit Catcher (prototype)

2026-05-15T01:16:59Z

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{{Download
|file=Fruit Catcher (prototype).zip
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A prototype of the unreleased '''''Fruit Catcher''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Was to be published by LiveWire Software.
* Surfaced from an eBay auction; acquired from the former managing director of LiveWire.
* Also compatible with the Acorn Electron.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Fruit Catcher}}}}

Crystal Castles (BBC Micro prototype)

2026-05-15T01:15:36Z

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{{Prototype
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|unreleased=No
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{{Download
|file=Crystal Castles (BBC Micro prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of '''''Crystal Castles''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Dated circa 1984. At the time, the game was meant to be published via Atarisoft.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Crystal Castles}}}}

Crazy Balloon (BBC Micro prototype)

2026-05-15T01:15:08Z

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{{Download
|file=Crazy Balloon (BBC Micro prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of an unreleased port of '''''Crazy Balloon''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Was to be published by Acornsoft. The program listing contains the following credits:
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|<pre class="nfo">Copyright 1983 Acornsoft
Pre-release version 1.2

Copyright Acornsoft
BASIC program to be
Compiled into
Object code
When John Coll
Agrees launch date

Code : 3BALL113.1983 JAN</pre>
|}

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Crazy Balloon}}}}

Citadel (Early prototype)

2026-05-15T01:14:06Z

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{{Prototype
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{{Download
|file=Citadel (Early prototype).zip
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An early prototype of '''''Citadel''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Possibly a demonstration version sent to potential publishers?

==See also==
* [https://beebstuff.uk/w/acorn/citadel/michael-jakobsen-citadel-crypt-capers-source-v1-rc2/report/#Disc_6_An_Early_Beeb_Version The Citadel Source Discs]
{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Citadel}}}}

Citadel (Early prototype)

2026-05-15T01:13:40Z

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{{Download
|file=Citadel (Early prototype).zip
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An early prototype of '''''Citadel''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Possibly a demonstration version sent to potential publishers?

==See also==
* [https://beebstuff.uk/w/acorn/citadel/michael-jakobsen-citadel-crypt-capers-source-v1-rc2/report/#Disc_6_An_Early_Beeb_Version The Citadel Source Discs]
{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Citadel}}}}

Castle Quest (Castle Raider prototype)

2026-05-15T01:12:31Z

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{{Prototype
|Page name=Castle Quest (Castle Raider prototype)
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|status=Released
|dumper=Jonathan Irvine
|releasedby=Stairway to Hell
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{{Download
|file=Castle Quest (Castle Raider prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of '''''Castle Quest''''' for the BBC Micro, under the earlier name '''''Castle Raider'''''.

==Notes==
* May contain bugs not present in the final release.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Castle Quest}}}}

Braz (Jul 22, 1987 prototype)

2026-05-15T01:11:34Z

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{{Prototype
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{{Download
|file=Braz (Jul 22, 1987 prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of the unreleased '''''Braz''''' for the Acorn Electron.

==Notes==
* Developed by Mercury Microware, was to be published by LiveWire Software.
** Programming by Paul Branton.
* Surfaced from an eBay auction; acquired from the former managing director of LiveWire.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Braz}}}}

Danger UXB (Blockman prototype)

2026-05-15T01:08:21Z

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{{Prototype
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|titlescreen=DangerUXB Blockman title.png
|status=Released
|releasedby=Stairway to Hell
|filereleasedate=January 1, 2002
|origin_type=Floppy disk
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|release_date={{RegionDate|UK|Aug 1983}}
|unreleased=No
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{{Download
|file=Danger UXB (Blockman prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of '''''Danger UXB''''' for the BBC Micro, under the earlier name '''''Blockman'''''.

==Notes==
* Late build? Seems the only differences are in the changed title and minor bug fixes.

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Wet Zone (Arcadia prototype)

2026-05-15T01:07:46Z

Tikal.:

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|Page name=Wet Zone (Arcadia prototype)
|titlescreen=WetZone Arcadia title.png
|status=Released
|releasedby=Stairway to Hell
|filereleasedate=January 1, 2002
|origin_type=Floppy disk
|origin_files=LOAD
|game=Wet Zone
|system=BBC Micro
|genre=Shoot 'em up
|release_date={{RegionDate|UK|Jun 1985}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Wet Zone (Arcadia prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of '''''Wet Zone''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* The game was developed as an official conversion of Imagine Software's ''Arcadia'', and this prototype reflects this phase of development. After Imagine shut down in 1984, the game was renamed and picked up by Everiss Software and Tynesoft for BBC Micro and Acorn Electron releases, respectively.

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Amnesia (Dec 15, 1987 prototype)

2026-05-15T01:07:02Z

Tikal.:

{{Prototype
|Page name=Amnesia (Dec 15, 1987 prototype)
|titlescreen=Amnesia Dec151987 title.png
|version=0.0020
|builddate=Dec 15, 1987 17:02:28
|status=Released
|dumper=Kevin Edwards
|releasedby=Stairway to Hell
|filereleasedate=May 25, 2002
|origin_type=Floppy disk
|origin_files=LOAD
|game=Amnesia (Kevin Edwards)
|system=BBC Micro
|genre=Platformer
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Amnesia (Dec 15, 1987 prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of the unreleased '''''Amnesia''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Kevin Edwards.
* Scrapped due to the waning BBC Micro market.

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Crazy Painter (Amidar prototype)

2026-05-15T01:06:32Z

Tikal.:

{{Prototype
|Page name=Crazy Painter (Amidar prototype)
|titlescreen=CrazyPainter Amidar title.png
|status=Released
|releasedby=Stairway to Hell
|filereleasedate=January 1, 2002
|origin_type=Floppy disk
|origin_files=LOAD
|game=Crazy Painter (Superior Software)
|system=BBC Micro
|genre=Arcade
|release_date={{RegionDate|UK|Nov 1983}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Crazy Painter (Amidar prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of '''''Crazy Painter''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* The game was renamed to avoid legal troubles when it was published by Superior Software.

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Alien Destroyers II (prototype)

2026-05-15T01:03:35Z

Tikal.: so me not being able to access stairwaytohell appears to be a location issue

{{Prototype
|Page name=Alien Destroyers II (prototype)
|titlescreen=AlienDestroyersII proto title.png
|status=Released
|releasedby=Stairway to Hell
|filereleasedate=January 1, 2002
|origin_type=Floppy disk
|origin_files=LOAD
|game=Alien Destroyers II
|system=BBC Micro
|genre=Shoot 'em up
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Alien Destroyers II (prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of the unreleased '''''Alien Destroyers II''''' for the BBC Micro.

==Notes==
* Developed by Elliot Software, was to be published by Program Power.
* An Acorn Electron version, titled "Electron Invaders", was published.

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