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SegaXtreme

2026-05-01T05:48:43Z

Tongara:

SegaXtreme is a very old SEGA fansite and community founded by "IceDigger (IceMan2k)". It goes back to [https://web.archive.org/web/20000303215832if_/http://litespeedcomputers.com:80/sx/indexnomidi.html at least the turn of the century], and still lives on to the present day.

{{User stats|SegaXtreme}}

SegaXtreme

2026-05-01T05:47:44Z

Tongara:

SegaXtreme

2026-05-01T05:47:05Z

Tongara: Made the page

SegaXtreme is a very old SEGA fansite founded by "IceDigger (IceMan2k)" that goes back to [https://web.archive.org/web/20000303215832if_/http://litespeedcomputers.com:80/sx/indexnomidi.html at least the turn of the century].

{{User stats|SegaXtreme}}

Pyramid Team

2026-05-01T04:49:54Z

Tongara:

Fun name for the group of people who helped in the process of "[[Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)]]" getting bought, dumped and released.

The group consisted of: Bo, Cerbero, fafling, Wesker and Tongara.

{{User stats|Pyramid Team}}

Pyramid Team

2026-05-01T04:48:30Z

Tongara: Made the page

Fun name for a group of people who helped in the process of "[[Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)]]" getting bought, dumped and released.

Consisted of: Bo, Cerbero, fafling, Wesker and Tongara.

{{User stats|Pyramid Team}}

Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)

2026-05-01T04:47:40Z

Tongara:

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Scene.png
|Page name=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)
|builddate=Mar 26, 1997
|status=Released, redump needed
|dumper=Bo102010
|releasedby=Pyramid Team
|filedumpdate=Mar 30, 2026
|filereleasedate=Apr 30, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
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|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Misc
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Pyramid (Mar 26, 1997 prototype).zip
}}
An early tech demo with basic controls implemented.
==Notes==
* Demo was implemented by Alexander Ehrath, a contract video game developer.
* One scene from the PC version is partially implemented.
* Move the pointer around with the D-pad. Pick up and put down objects with the Z button. Scroll left with L and right with R. Play a voice clip with A.
* The scene can not be completed. In the PC version, the Cistern object can fill up the bucket. In the Saturn port, it doesn't work.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="352" widths="240">
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Scene.png
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Place_Items.png
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Workers.png
</gallery>

==Videos==
Some footage of the prototype:

<youtube>XnLDeRaczEE</youtube>.

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
PyramidCotPD - Sega Saturn 970326 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Thanks to Bo, Cerbero, fafling, Wesker and Tongara

==See also==
*[https://hiddenpalace.substack.com/p/8a7477dc-c0d0-4215-b1bc-527452793d5a Hidden Palace podcast interview with the developer]
*[https://32bits.substack.com/p/55a628da-371d-467c-b990-1ebfe003d241 Rings of Saturn article about the prototype]

{{Prototype Footer}}

Clockwork Knight 2 (Aug 30, 1995 prototype)

2026-04-30T14:23:00Z

Tongara:

{{Prototype
|Page name=Clockwork Knight 2 (Aug 30, 1995 prototype)
|titlescreen=00_-_Title_Screen_-_ck2_830.png
|builddate=Aug 30, 1995 14:53:35
|status=Released
|dumper=Tongara
|releasedby=Tongara, Clockwork Knight.com
|filereleasedate=February 18, 2018
|origin_type=CD-R
|origin_labels=CK2 #3 8.30
|origin_dumpmethod=Plextor PX-708UF (DiscImageCreator 20200921 (DICUI 1.18))
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|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Action
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|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Jul 28, 1995}} {{RegionDate|US|Feb 1996}} {{RegionDate|EU|Oct 27, 1995}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Clockwork Knight 2 (US Aug 30, 1995 prototype).rar
}}
A late localization prototype of the US version of Clockwork Knight 2 for the Sega Saturn. While this version would later go on to be used for the final PAL version of the game, the final US version would be released later and be instead based on the code for the Japanese exclusive title "Clockwork Knight: Pepperouchau no Fukubukuro", making this version very different to the final US product.
==Notes==
This prototype was bought from a private seller on eBay in late 2017. The seller said they bought it from a "gentleman in Santa Cruz, Californa, who used to be a developer", along with a bunch of other games, including another Saturn production CD-R (No idea what that may be).

The date of this build appears to be 1995.08.30 (Based on the file dates), which would make this build just over 1 month newer than JP release (1995.07.28), just under 2 months before the final PAL version release (1995.10.27) and 5/6 months before the final US version release (1996.01/02).

Just to be clear, this is not simply a conversion of the later dated PAL version, as mentioned above, the file creation dates for this builds burn are 1995.08.30, where as the final PAL version's files have a creation date of 1995.09.08, making this build around 10 days earlier.

This seems to be a 95-98% copy (If not 99-100%), and is possibly the version shown in several Saturn VHS promo tapes around the time.

The game was burned to a blank Sega Saturn branded CD-R (Common at the time for proto builds), and has the following text written on the CD: JM CK2 #3 8.30

An interesting thing to note is, as this was the same version that was later used for the PAL release, it actually contains a "credits" screen after defeating the final boss and watching the ending FMV, unlike the US version of the title, which simple brings you back to the title screen after counting the cards you collected in the game (Which is the same case for Clockwork Knight: Pepperouchau no Fukubukuro). It also includes the "Crazy TV" boss fight at the start of the game, as is the case with the Japanese and PAL versions of Clockwork Knight 2.

==Screenshots==
Above mentioned "Crazy TV" mini-boss that is part of this build as standard, but is not present in the final build of the US version of the game outside of a cheat code to unlock an alternate character "Ginger":
<gallery>
File:04_-_Crazy_TV1_-_ck2_830.jpg
File:05_-_Crazy_TV2_-_ck2_830.jpg
</gallery>

==Videos==
Above mentioned "Credits" screen not present in the final version of the US version of the game:

<youtube>JWryuOp8_yk</youtube>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
01 - Front - ck2 830.jpg|Case front.
02 - Back - ck2 830.jpg|Case back.
03 - CD - ck2 830.jpg|CD front.
</gallery>

==See also==
[https://assembler-games.com/threads/clockwork-knight-2-8-30-review-beta-3-us.68495/ Original release thread.] [http://archive.is/iADJP (Archive)]

[http://redump.org/disc/76680/ "Clockwork Knight 2: Pepperouchau's Adventure Beta" Redump page.]

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Clockwork Knight 2: Pepperouchau's Adventure}}}}

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Title Screen for the Clockwork Knight 2 (Aug_30, 1995 prototype)

Clockwork Knight 2 (Aug 30, 1995 prototype)

2026-04-30T14:20:13Z

Tongara: changed file names

{{Prototype
|Page name=Clockwork Knight 2 (Aug 30, 1995 prototype)
|titlescreen=CK28303US.png
|builddate=Aug 30, 1995 14:53:35
|status=Released
|dumper=Tongara
|releasedby=Tongara, Clockwork Knight.com
|filereleasedate=February 18, 2018
|origin_type=CD-R
|origin_labels=CK2 #3 8.30
|origin_dumpmethod=Plextor PX-708UF (DiscImageCreator 20200921 (DICUI 1.18))
|game=Clockwork Knight 2: Pepperouchau's Adventure
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Action
|final_builddate={{RegionDate|JP|Jul 5, 1995}} {{RegionDate|EU|Sep 8, 1995}} {{RegionDate|US|Dec 27, 1995}}
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Jul 28, 1995}} {{RegionDate|US|Feb 1996}} {{RegionDate|EU|Oct 27, 1995}}
|unreleased=No
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{{Download
|file=Clockwork Knight 2 (US Aug 30, 1995 prototype).rar
}}
A late localization prototype of the US version of Clockwork Knight 2 for the Sega Saturn. While this version would later go on to be used for the final PAL version of the game, the final US version would be released later and be instead based on the code for the Japanese exclusive title "Clockwork Knight: Pepperouchau no Fukubukuro", making this version very different to the final US product.
==Notes==
This prototype was bought from a private seller on eBay in late 2017. The seller said they bought it from a "gentleman in Santa Cruz, Californa, who used to be a developer", along with a bunch of other games, including another Saturn production CD-R (No idea what that may be).

The date of this build appears to be 1995.08.30 (Based on the file dates), which would make this build just over 1 month newer than JP release (1995.07.28), just under 2 months before the final PAL version release (1995.10.27) and 5/6 months before the final US version release (1996.01/02).

Just to be clear, this is not simply a conversion of the later dated PAL version, as mentioned above, the file creation dates for this builds burn are 1995.08.30, where as the final PAL version's files have a creation date of 1995.09.08, making this build around 10 days earlier.

This seems to be a 95-98% copy (If not 99-100%), and is possibly the version shown in several Saturn VHS promo tapes around the time.

The game was burned to a blank Sega Saturn branded CD-R (Common at the time for proto builds), and has the following text written on the CD: JM CK2 #3 8.30

An interesting thing to note is, as this was the same version that was later used for the PAL release, it actually contains a "credits" screen after defeating the final boss and watching the ending FMV, unlike the US version of the title, which simple brings you back to the title screen after counting the cards you collected in the game (Which is the same case for Clockwork Knight: Pepperouchau no Fukubukuro). It also includes the "Crazy TV" boss fight at the start of the game, as is the case with the Japanese and PAL versions of Clockwork Knight 2.

==Screenshots==
Above mentioned "Crazy TV" mini-boss that is part of this build as standard, but is not present in the final build of the US version of the game outside of a cheat code to unlock an alternate character "Ginger":
<gallery>
File:04_-_Crazy_TV1_-_ck2_830.jpg
File:05_-_Crazy_TV2_-_ck2_830.jpg
</gallery>

==Videos==
Above mentioned "Credits" screen not present in the final version of the US version of the game:

<youtube>JWryuOp8_yk</youtube>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
01 - Front - ck2 830.jpg|Case front.
02 - Back - ck2 830.jpg|Case back.
03 - CD - ck2 830.jpg|CD front.
</gallery>

==See also==
[https://assembler-games.com/threads/clockwork-knight-2-8-30-review-beta-3-us.68495/ Original release thread.] [http://archive.is/iADJP (Archive)]

[http://redump.org/disc/76680/ "Clockwork Knight 2: Pepperouchau's Adventure Beta" Redump page.]

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Clockwork Knight 2: Pepperouchau's Adventure}}}}

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2026-04-30T14:19:45Z

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Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)

2026-04-30T14:10:19Z

Tongara: Added video.

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Scene.png
|Page name=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)
|builddate=Mar 26, 1997
|status=Released, redump needed
|dumper=Bo102010
|releasedby=Pyramid team
|filedumpdate=Mar 30, 2026
|filereleasedate=Apr 30, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
|game=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Misc
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Pyramid (Mar 26, 1997 prototype).zip
}}
An early tech demo with basic controls implemented.
==Notes==
* Demo was implemented by Alexander Ehrath, a contract video game developer.
* One scene from the PC version is partially implemented.
* Move the pointer around with the D-pad. Pick up and put down objects with the Z button. Scroll left with L and right with R. Play a voice clip with A.
* The scene can not be completed. In the PC version, the Cistern object can fill up the bucket. In the Saturn port, it doesn't work.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="352" widths="240">
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Scene.png
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Place_Items.png
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Workers.png
</gallery>

==Videos==
Some footage of the prototype:

<youtube>XnLDeRaczEE</youtube>.

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
PyramidCotPD - Sega Saturn 970326 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Thanks to Bo, Cerbero, fafling, Wesker and Tongara

==See also==
*[https://hiddenpalace.substack.com/p/8a7477dc-c0d0-4215-b1bc-527452793d5a Hidden Palace podcast interview with the developer]
*[https://32bits.substack.com/p/55a628da-371d-467c-b990-1ebfe003d241 Rings of Saturn article about the prototype]

{{Prototype Footer}}

Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)

2026-04-30T13:30:40Z

Tongara: Added some more screenshots that Bo uploaded.

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Scene.png
|Page name=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)
|builddate=Mar 26, 1997
|status=Released, redump needed
|dumper=Bo102010
|releasedby=Pyramid team
|filedumpdate=Mar 30, 2026
|filereleasedate=Apr 30, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
|game=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Misc
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Pyramid (Mar 26, 1997 prototype).zip
}}
An early tech demo with basic controls implemented.
==Notes==
* Demo was implemented by Alexander Ehrath, a contract video game developer.
* One scene from the PC version is partially implemented.
* Move the pointer around with the D-pad. Pick up and put down objects with the Z button. Scroll left with L and right with R. Play a voice clip with A.
* The scene can not be completed. In the PC version, the Cistern object can fill up the bucket. In the Saturn port, it doesn't work.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="352" widths="240">
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Scene.png
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Place_Items.png
File:PyramidCotPD_-_Sega_Saturn_970326_Prototype_Workers.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
PyramidCotPD - Sega Saturn 970326 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Thanks to Bo, Cerbero, fafling, Wesker and Tongara

==See also==
*[https://hiddenpalace.substack.com/p/8a7477dc-c0d0-4215-b1bc-527452793d5a Hidden Palace podcast interview with the developer]
*[https://32bits.substack.com/p/55a628da-371d-467c-b990-1ebfe003d241 Rings of Saturn article about the prototype]

{{Prototype Footer}}

File:Pyramid 1997-03-26 scene.png

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Pyramid (1997-03-26): main scene

File:Pyramid-workers.png

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Workers in Pyramid

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Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)

2026-04-30T13:17:20Z

Tongara:

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=Pyramid (03-26)-0000.png
|Page name=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)
|builddate=Mar 26, 1997
|status=Released, redump needed
|dumper=Bo102010
|releasedby=Pyramid team
|filedumpdate=Mar 30, 2026
|filereleasedate=Apr 30, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
|game=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Misc
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Pyramid (Mar 26, 1997 prototype).zip
}}
An early tech demo with basic controls implemented.
==Notes==
* Demo was implemented by Alexander Ehrath, a contract video game developer.
* One scene from the PC version is partially implemented.
* Move the pointer around with the D-pad. Pick up and put down objects with the Z button. Scroll left with L and right with R. Play a voice clip with A.
* The scene can not be completed. In the PC version, the Cistern object can fill up the bucket. In the Saturn port, it doesn't work.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="352" widths="240">
File:Pyramid-workers.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
PyramidCotPD - Sega Saturn 970326 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Thanks to Bo, Cerbero, fafling, Wesker and Tongara

==See also==
*[https://hiddenpalace.substack.com/p/8a7477dc-c0d0-4215-b1bc-527452793d5a Hidden Palace podcast interview with the developer]
*[https://32bits.substack.com/p/55a628da-371d-467c-b990-1ebfe003d241 Rings of Saturn article about the prototype]

{{Prototype Footer}}

User:Tongara

2026-04-30T13:15:42Z

Tongara:

A Clockwork Knight~

I'm mainly interested in Clockwork Knight Prototypes, but also Sega Saturn protos in general.

Please contact me if you need help towards funding for purchase/release of Sega Saturn protos, I might be able to contribute!

==Contributions==
In addition to the below, I've contributed to fundraising for the following releases:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Release Date
|-
| [[Life_Is_Strange_(Jun_27,_2014_prototype)|Life Is Strange (Jun 27, 2014 prototype)]] || Jun 16, 2019
|-
| [[OG_Sega_Saturn_Group_Buy_2021|OG Saturn Group Buy 2021]] || May 8, 2021
|-
| [[Destruction_Derby_2_(May_6,_1997_prototype)|Destruction Derby 2 (May 6, 1997 prototype)]] || Oct 27, 2025
|-
| [[Quake_(Aug_19,_1997_prototype)|Quake (Aug 19, 1997 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|-
| [[Dreamknight_(Sep_24,_1996_prototype)|Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|-
| [[Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)|Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)]] || Apr 30, 2026
|}

And now for the rest of the stuff~

<hr>

{{User stats|Tongara}}

User:Bo102010

2026-04-30T13:12:07Z

Tongara:

Various patches for demo discs with prototype builds: https://32bits.substack.com/p/extending-the-demo

{{User stats|Bo102010}}

User:Bo102010

2026-04-30T13:11:25Z

Tongara:

Various patches for demo discs with prototype builds: https://32bits.substack.com/p/extending-the-demo

{{User stats|Bo102010}}

User:Bo102010

2026-04-30T13:10:17Z

Tongara:

Various patches for demo discs with prototype builds: https://32bits.substack.com/p/extending-the-demo
{{User stats|Bo102010}}

Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)

2026-04-30T13:07:29Z

Tongara: Added image of the disc and added the dumper.

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=Pyramid (03-26)-0000.png
|Page name=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Mar 26, 1997 prototype)
|builddate=Mar 26, 1997
|status=Released, redump needed
|dumper=Bo102010
|releasedby=Pyramid team
|filedumpdate=March 30, 2026
|filereleasedate=April 30, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
|game=Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Misc
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Pyramid (Mar 26, 1997 prototype).zip
}}
An early tech demo with basic controls implemented.
==Notes==
* Demo was implemented by Alexander Ehrath, a contract video game developer.
* One scene from the PC version is partially implemented.
* Move the pointer around with the D-pad. Pick up and put down objects with the Z button. Scroll left with L and right with R. Play a voice clip with A.
* The scene can not be completed. In the PC version, the Cistern object can fill up the bucket. In the Saturn port, it doesn't work.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="352" widths="240">
File:Pyramid-workers.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
PyramidCotPD - Sega Saturn 970326 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Thanks to Bo, Cerbero, fafling, Wesker and Tongara

==See also==
*[https://hiddenpalace.substack.com/p/8a7477dc-c0d0-4215-b1bc-527452793d5a Hidden Palace podcast interview with the developer]
*[https://32bits.substack.com/p/55a628da-371d-467c-b990-1ebfe003d241 Rings of Saturn article about the prototype]

{{Prototype Footer}}

File:PyramidCotPD - Sega Saturn 970326 Prototype - Disc.jpg

2026-04-30T13:06:51Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Disc for Mar 26, 1997 build of Pyramid: Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream for Sega Saturn, courtesy of Bo102010

Destruction Derby 2 (May 6, 1997 prototype)

2026-04-20T19:15:32Z

Tongara: Added pictures of the discs to the page.

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=DD2SS950506 Title.png
|Page name=Destruction Derby 2 (May 6, 1997 prototype)
|builddate=May 6, 1997
|status=Released
|dumper=vbt
|releasedby=SegaXtreme, vbt
|filedumpdate=April 16, 2025
|filereleasedate=October 27, 2025
|origin_type=CD-R
|origin_labels=DD2 Saturn Frontend 6/5/97 1 CDDA Track Only, DD2 Saturn Game Section 6/5/97
|origin_dumpmethod=Plextor PX-708A (Redumper v2025.04.15 build_549)
|origin_ownership=Segafreak_NL (2005/6-2018) Unknown (2018-2025) vbt (2025-Present)
|game=Destruction Derby 2
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre=Vehicular combat, Racing
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Destruction Derby 2 - Sega Saturn Port (May 06, 1997 Prototype).zip
}}
A very early build of the unreleased Sega Saturn port of Destruction Derby 2 with one single playable track.
==Notes==
Prototype dumped from 2 discs. The two discs are separated into seperate RAR archives inside the main zip file.

The first called “DD2 frontend dump” has an intro movie and a Title Screen/Main Menu. The second called “DD2 game section dump” has the playable track.

Writing on both discs state a date of May 06, 1995, but the build date for the files on the first disc is May 8, 1997, and May 7, 1997 on the second disc.

Matches up to a build seen in a YouTube video uploaded in 2011 titled [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBu3iTtGkVk “SegaSaturn.co.uk presents a video from Segafreak, donated by forum regular Anthaemia”].

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
File:DD2SS970506_FMV.png
File:DD2SS970506_Title.png
File:DD2SS970506_Menu.png
File:DD2SS970506_Track1.png
File:DD2SS970506_Track2.png
File:DD2SS970506_Track3.png
File:DD2SS970506_Track4.png
File:DD2SS970506_Track5.png
File:DD2SS970506_Track6.png
File:DD2SS970506_Track7.png
</gallery>

==Videos==
Footage of the prototype courtesy of Frogbull on YouTube:

<youtube>6aE9cBtAte4</youtube>.

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
Destruction Derby 2 - Sega Saturn 970506 Prototype - Disc 1.jpg|Disc 1
Destruction Derby 2 - Sega Saturn 970506 Prototype - Disc 2.jpg|Disc 2
SegaXtreme_DD2QuakeDreamknight.png|Disc Collection from SegaXtreme
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Huge thanks to the contributors:

Bo Bayles, Cerbero, fafling, Frogbull, ndiddy, Pinchy, Tongara, Wesker and vbt

==See also==
[https://segaxtreme.net/threads/destruction-derby-2-prototype-sega-saturn.38103/ Original Release Thread on SegaXtreme]

[https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2025/10/27/destruction-derby-2-saturn-prototype-released/ "SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!" News Article about the Proto]

[https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/a-prototype-for-destruction-derby-2-on-saturn-just-got-released "Time Extension" News Article about the Proto]

{{Prototype Footer}}

Quake (Aug 19, 1997 prototype)

2026-04-20T19:14:20Z

Tongara: Added a picture of the disc to the page.

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=QSS65970819_TitleScreen.png
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|builddate=Aug 19, 1997
|status=Released
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|releasedby=SegaXtreme, vbt
|filedumpdate=April 16, 2025
|filereleasedate=March 25, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
|origin_labels=Quake 819 65%
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|system=Sega Saturn
|genre= First-person shooter
|final_builddate={{RegionDate|JP|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|EU|Oct 24, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|US|Nov 19, 1997 }}
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|EU|Oct 24, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|US|Oct 31, 1997 }}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Quake - 65% Sega Saturn Port (Aug 19, 1997 Prototype).rar
}}
A 65% build of Sega Saturn port of Quake with a version number of "v0.819".
==Notes==
Has a build date of Aug 19, 1997, so it's around three and a half months before the final retail Sega Saturn release.

To enter cheat codes, pause and then select '''Options'''. Highlight one of the items below and press '''L+R+C''' to activate a cheat effect:
* '''Customize Controls''': Paul mode (invincibility)
* '''Reset To Defaults''': All weapons
* '''Music Volume''' : Restore health
* '''Sound Volume''': All runes
* '''Lookspring''': Frame rate counter

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
File:QSS65970819_LevelSelect.png
File:QSS65970819_Loading.png
File:QSS65970819_TitleScreen.png
File:QSS65970819_MainMenu.png
File:QSS65970819_Level.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
Quake - Sega Saturn 9708019 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
SegaXtreme_DD2QuakeDreamknight.png|Disc Collection from SegaXtreme
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Huge thanks to the contributors:

Bo Bayles, Cerbero, fafling, Frogbull, ndiddy, Pinchy, Tongara, Wesker and vbt

==See also==
[https://segaxtreme.net/threads/probably-an-april-fools.38171/ Original Release Thread on SegaXtreme]

[https://32bits.substack.com/p/under-the-microscope-quake-v0819/ "Under the microscope: Quake v0.819 (Saturn)" Article on Bo Bayles' "Rings of Saturn"]

[https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/03/27/early-prototypes-of-quake-fantastep-dumped/ "SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!" News Article about the Proto]

{{Prototype Footer}}

Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)

2026-04-20T19:14:03Z

Tongara: /* Origin */

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=DKFSSS960924_TitleScreen.png
|Page name=Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)
|builddate=Sep 24, 1996
|status=Released
|dumper=vbt
|releasedby=SegaXtreme, vbt
|filedumpdate=April 16, 2025
|filereleasedate=March 25, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
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|origin_dumpmethod=Plextor PX-708A (Redumper v2025.04.15 build_549)
|origin_ownership=vbt (2025-Present)
|game=Fantastep
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre= Fantasy Adventure
|final_builddate={{RegionDate|JP|Mar 6, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased }}
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Apr 25, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased }}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Dreamknight - Fantastep Sega Saturn Localization (Sep 24, 1996 Prototype).rar
}}
An early, WIP Localization of the game "Fantastep (ファンタステップ)" for the Sega Saturn.
==Notes==
This game never ended up releasing outside of Japan on [https://segaretro.org/Fantastep both Sega Saturn and Playstation], despite a UK Sega Saturn brochure from 1995 stating that it was an [https://segaretro.org/images/3/39/Saturn_UK_Catalogue_1995.pdfwas "upcoming title"].

The build has the "Sep 24, 1996" date as this is the "Last modification date" of the files. The text written on the disc also confirms this date. The disc uses a default date of "Nov. 22, 1994" in the game header, which is actually the launch date of the Sega Saturn in Japan. The final build date for the game is "March 6, 1997", which gives us about 5 and a half months of dev time between this build and the final retail release.

The main menu has been translated to English, although the game logo still remains the same as the Japanese version. The game has several "invisible" strings in the options menu (which itself looks quite different to the retail game), but are still selectable such as "control setup" and "volume options". The "Sound Test" and "Return to Main Menu" options are also invisible.

In addition to this, there is a selectable "invisible" option on the options menu that isn't available in the final retail version of the game which lets you see a special image gallery. To see this menu, you simly press "Down" 3 times and then "C" while in the options menu. Pressing C on each image will bring up the title of the image, along with notes by the artist. This may or may not be an unlockable option in the final retail version of the game, but in this prototype it is there for you to view very easily.

After a quick play, it appears that the main game has yet to be translated, but that is after a very short playthrough, so it is not currently know if later parts have been translated.

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
File:DKFSSS960924_JalecoLogo.png
File:DKFSSS960924_TitleScreen.png
File:DKFSSS960924_MainMenu.png
File:DKFSSS960924_OptionsMenu.png
File:DKFSSS960924_Gallery.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
Dreamknight (Fantastep) - Sega Saturn 960924 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
SegaXtreme_DD2QuakeDreamknight.png|Disc Collection from SegaXtreme
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Huge thanks to the contributors:

Bo Bayles, Cerbero, fafling, Frogbull, ndiddy, Pinchy, Tongara, Wesker and vbt

==See also==
[https://segaxtreme.net/threads/probably-an-april-fools.38171/ Original Release Thread on SegaXtreme]

[https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/03/27/early-prototypes-of-quake-fantastep-dumped/ "SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!" News Article about the Proto]

{{Prototype Footer}}

Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)

2026-04-20T19:13:40Z

Tongara: Added a picture of the disc to the page.

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=DKFSSS960924_TitleScreen.png
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|builddate=Sep 24, 1996
|status=Released
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|releasedby=SegaXtreme, vbt
|filedumpdate=April 16, 2025
|filereleasedate=March 25, 2026
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|origin_ownership=vbt (2025-Present)
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|system=Sega Saturn
|genre= Fantasy Adventure
|final_builddate={{RegionDate|JP|Mar 6, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased }}
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Apr 25, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased }}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Dreamknight - Fantastep Sega Saturn Localization (Sep 24, 1996 Prototype).rar
}}
An early, WIP Localization of the game "Fantastep (ファンタステップ)" for the Sega Saturn.
==Notes==
This game never ended up releasing outside of Japan on [https://segaretro.org/Fantastep both Sega Saturn and Playstation], despite a UK Sega Saturn brochure from 1995 stating that it was an [https://segaretro.org/images/3/39/Saturn_UK_Catalogue_1995.pdfwas "upcoming title"].

The build has the "Sep 24, 1996" date as this is the "Last modification date" of the files. The text written on the disc also confirms this date. The disc uses a default date of "Nov. 22, 1994" in the game header, which is actually the launch date of the Sega Saturn in Japan. The final build date for the game is "March 6, 1997", which gives us about 5 and a half months of dev time between this build and the final retail release.

The main menu has been translated to English, although the game logo still remains the same as the Japanese version. The game has several "invisible" strings in the options menu (which itself looks quite different to the retail game), but are still selectable such as "control setup" and "volume options". The "Sound Test" and "Return to Main Menu" options are also invisible.

In addition to this, there is a selectable "invisible" option on the options menu that isn't available in the final retail version of the game which lets you see a special image gallery. To see this menu, you simly press "Down" 3 times and then "C" while in the options menu. Pressing C on each image will bring up the title of the image, along with notes by the artist. This may or may not be an unlockable option in the final retail version of the game, but in this prototype it is there for you to view very easily.

After a quick play, it appears that the main game has yet to be translated, but that is after a very short playthrough, so it is not currently know if later parts have been translated.

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
File:DKFSSS960924_JalecoLogo.png
File:DKFSSS960924_TitleScreen.png
File:DKFSSS960924_MainMenu.png
File:DKFSSS960924_OptionsMenu.png
File:DKFSSS960924_Gallery.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=packed>
Quake - Sega Saturn 9708019 Prototype - Disc.jpg|Disc
SegaXtreme_DD2QuakeDreamknight.png|Disc Collection from SegaXtreme
</gallery>

==Acknowledgments==
Huge thanks to the contributors:

Bo Bayles, Cerbero, fafling, Frogbull, ndiddy, Pinchy, Tongara, Wesker and vbt

==See also==
[https://segaxtreme.net/threads/probably-an-april-fools.38171/ Original Release Thread on SegaXtreme]

[https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/03/27/early-prototypes-of-quake-fantastep-dumped/ "SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!" News Article about the Proto]

{{Prototype Footer}}

Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)

2026-04-20T19:12:09Z

Tongara: Added a picture of the disc to the page.

File:Dreamknight (Fantastep) - Sega Saturn 960924 Prototype - Disc.jpg

2026-04-20T19:03:05Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Disc for Sep 24, 1996 build of Dreamknight (Fantastep) for Sega Saturn, courtesy of vbt from SegaXtreme

File:Destruction Derby 2 - Sega Saturn 970506 Prototype - Disc 1.jpg

2026-04-20T19:03:05Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Disc 1 for May 06, 1997 build of Destruction Derby 2 for Sega Saturn, courtesy of vbt from SegaXtreme

File:Quake - Sega Saturn 9708019 Prototype - Disc.jpg

2026-04-20T19:03:03Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Disc for Aug 19, 1997 build of Quake for Sega Saturn, courtesy of vbt from SegaXtreme

File:Destruction Derby 2 - Sega Saturn 970506 Prototype - Disc 2.jpg

2026-04-20T19:03:03Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Disc 2 for May 06, 1997 build of Destruction Derby 2 for Sega Saturn, courtesy of vbt from SegaXtreme

User:Tongara

2026-04-18T14:22:08Z

Tongara:

A Clockwork Knight~

I'm mainly interested in Clockwork Knight Prototypes, but also Sega Saturn protos in general.

Please contact me if you need help towards funding for purchase/release of Sega Saturn protos, I might be able to contribute!

==Contributions==
In addition to the below, I've contributed to fundraising for the following releases:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Release Date
|-
| [[Life_Is_Strange_(Jun_27,_2014_prototype)|Life Is Strange (Jun 27, 2014 prototype)]] || June 16, 2019
|-
| [[OG_Sega_Saturn_Group_Buy_2021|OG Saturn Group Buy 2021]] || May 8, 2021
|-
| [[Destruction_Derby_2_(May_6,_1997_prototype)|Destruction Derby 2 (May 6, 1997 prototype)]] || Oct 27, 2025
|-
| [[Quake_(Aug_19,_1997_prototype)|Quake (Aug 19, 1997 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|-
| [[Dreamknight_(Sep_24,_1996_prototype)|Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|}

And now for the rest of the stuff~

<hr>

{{User stats|Tongara}}

OG Sega Saturn Group Buy 2021

2026-04-15T11:48:07Z

Tongara: Fixed some dead links with archived versions.

[[File:og2020.png|right|frameless]]
A public fundraiser to secure various Sega Saturn prototype discs was conducted sometime in 2021 by [https://obscuregamers.com the Obscure Gamers community.] The builds available for purchase were primarily used for magazine reviews and previews somewhere in the PAL region. This release also contains a few PlayStation 1 and Xbox builds as well. A total of around 78 discs were acquired and dumped. The dumps were released on May 8th, 2021. 

All discs have been dumped with a Plextor PX-W4012TA on latest firmware (kindly donated by Merlin), and with DICUI unless the discs had C2 errors. In which case they're dumped with CloneCD. We tried dumping with other drives but, the Plextor still gave the best results so all are Plextor dumps.

The Saturn build dates are based on the most recent file as mastering time stamps were wrong in cases.

* A Special Thanks goes to the following people/groups,
** RacingFreak for helping manage the scans by clearing them up.
** ehw / HiddenPalace.org for double checking data.
** Merlin for donating a better Plextor than the one we had.
** All donators ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210920180512/https://builddb.obscuregamers.com/OG_Saturn_Buy_2021#Donators A full list can be found here]).

[https://web.archive.org/web/20210724085529/https://www.obscuregamers.com/threads/og-saturn-group-buy-release.3495/ Original fundraising thread on ObscureGamers.com.] 

==Prototypes Obtained (Unique Builds):==
[[Has article type::Lot| ]]
 
<center>{{#ask:
[[Has origin lot::OG Sega Saturn Group Buy 2021]]
|?Has system=System
|?Has build date=Date
|?Has final_build_date=Retail build dates
|?Has final_release_date=Retail release dates
|limit=200
}}</center> 

==Final/Matched Discs:==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! System !! Game Name !! Matches final !! Disc
|-
| Sega Saturn || Area 51 || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Area 51 (Nov 6, 1996 prototype)‎.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Black Fire || Matches final || [[File:fae92248fdd7c35e22b5ee51a5c0229a.png|220px]] [[File:09a5107ca189a929dbc02d542cca339b.png|220px]]
|-
| PlayStation || Bottom of the 9th '99 || Matches final || [[File:c73ae0a5bb1f8d9b8eff3ecdae59210f.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Chelnov || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Chelnov (Jul 23, 1997 prototype)‎.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Congo: The Movie - The Lost City of Zinj || Matches final || [[File:4089d22111f9849c754b7aa3470757c5.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Corpse Killer || Matches final - Disc 1 || [[File:88ef263c94f9ad6ad7670d7760a3807d.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Corpse Killer || Matches final - Disc 2 || [[File:bc67a76d951bfc1258bffb7c8bb3e168.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Double Switch || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Double Switch (Disc 1) (Oct 03, 1995).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Duke Nukem 3D || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Duke Nukem 3D (Sep 18, 1997 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Galactic Attack || Matches final || [[File:f6fe1eb4a792c8cf99e32511872cf9dd.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Golden Axe: The Duel || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Golden Axe - The Duel (Feb 19, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Guardian Heroes || Matches final || [[File:c63c0342274cbcd9288b44a4e54da306.png|220px]] [[File:1924c0884a0add4fa30df6ade2faa457.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Guardian Heroes || Matches final || [[File:2ea00922ab7f8d821f61a7e9eedb57d1.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Hyper 3-D Pinball || Matches final || [[File:f35cc174e1d31758f0c4fc35198a9762.png|220px]]
|-
| PlayStation || Jupiter Strike || Matches final || [[File:6b261ebbe799398d0b6f5b0f4320d1f9.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Loaded || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Loaded (Sep 3, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Lunacy || Matches dumped prototype - Disc 2 || [[File:Lunacy (Jan 11, 1997) -Disc 2-.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Machinehead || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Machine Head (May 10, 1996 prototype)‎‎.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Magic Carpet || Matches final || [[File:7af326a101595e9abe0da722d2f1da91.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Mr. Bones || Matches final - Disc 2 || [[File:ec90495cc3d170872c7d2f030738e7a2.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || NHL 97 || Matches final || [[File:c65cf4d7f9adf74c19c9e144d1dba5f4.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Panzer Dragoon II Zwei || Matches final || [[File:d648870648e1db02795ce0b7a0dac7c1.png|220px]]
|-
| Microsoft Xbox || Panzer Dragoon Orta|| Matches Japanese final || [[File:Panzer Dragoon Orta (Nov 13, 2002).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Primal Rage || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Primal Rage (Feb 6, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Primal Rage || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Primal Rage (Mar 10, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Quake || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Quake (Oct 31, 1997 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Quarterback Attack || Matches final || [[File:369e833efe95a14ef2dad7783318ffc0.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Rise 2: Resurrection || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Rise 2 - Resurrection (May 22, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Sega Touring Car Championship || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Sega Touring Car Championship (Aug 7, 1997 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Shining the Holy Ark || Matches final || [[File:9db6880eb81c117b322bcac9fe6ed0e6.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Tempest 2000 || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Tempest 2000 (May 28, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Tetris Plus || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Tetris Plus (Jul 22, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Theme Park || Matches final || [[File:efeff2c4d116fe40852ea11df7cea89b.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Tomb Raider || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Tomb Raider (Jul 22, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Virtua Cop || Matches final || [[File:7aa524ecf8298c1d809ff1f37c513b4b.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Virtual Hydlide || Matches final || [[File:08ba8f5b7f30ce7d80870314371205bd.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || VR Soccer || Matches final || [[File:1fae32a94e8ee6e75fc84a53726425bb.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Werewolf: The Apocalypse || Matches dumped prototype. || [[File:Werewolf (Jul 23, 1996 prototype).png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Wing Arms || Matches final || [[File:e2e66362e0ac858d8bb9e04567cb545d.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game || Matches final || [[File:15f8496cb35fca72e29ebe752751fc4b.png|220px]]
|-
| Sega Saturn || Shining the Holy Ark || Matches final || [[File:e8eb10f666ed8dd93557681a7874253b.png|220px]]
|}

User:Tongara

2026-04-15T11:38:12Z

Tongara:

A Clockwork Knight~

I'm mainly interested in Clockwork Knight Prototypes, but also Sega Saturn protos in general.

Please contact me if you need help towards funding for purchase/release of Sega Saturn protos, I might be able to contribute!

==Contributions==
In addition to the below, I've contributed to fundraising for the following releases:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Date
|-
| [[Life_Is_Strange_(Jun_27,_2014_prototype)|Life Is Strange (Jun 27, 2014 prototype)]] || June 16, 2019
|-
| [[OG_Sega_Saturn_Group_Buy_2021|OG Saturn Group Buy 2021]] || May 8, 2021
|-
| [[Destruction_Derby_2_(May_6,_1997_prototype)|Destruction Derby 2 (May 6, 1997 prototype)]] || Oct 27, 2025
|-
| [[Quake_(Aug_19,_1997_prototype)|Quake (Aug 19, 1997 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|-
| [[Dreamknight_(Sep_24,_1996_prototype)|Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|}

And now for the rest of the stuff~

<hr>

{{User stats|Tongara}}

User:Tongara

2026-04-15T11:37:02Z

Tongara:

A Clockwork Knight~

I'm mainly interested in Clockwork Knight Prototypes, but also Sega Saturn protos in general.

Please contact me if you need help towards funding for purchase/release of Sega Saturn protos, I might be able to contribute!

==Contributions==
In addition to the below, I've contributed to fundraising for the following releases:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Date
|-
| [[Life_Is_Strange_(Jun_27,_2014_prototype)|Life Is Strange (Jun 27, 2014 prototype)]] || June 16, 2019
|-
| [[OG_Sega_Saturn_Group_Buy_2021|OG Saturn Group Buy 2021]] || May 8, 2021
|-
| [[Destruction_Derby_2_(May_6,_1997_prototype)|Destruction Derby 2 (May 6, 1997 prototype)]] || Oct 27, 2025
|-
| [[Quake_(Aug_19,_1997_prototype)|Quake (Aug 19, 1997 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|-
| [[Dreamknight_(Sep_24,_1996_prototype)|Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)]] || Mar 25, 2026
|}

And now for the rest of the stuff~
 
<hr>

{{User stats|Tongara}}

User:Tongara

2026-04-15T11:35:01Z

Tongara:

A Clockwork Knight~

I'm mainly interested in Clockwork Knight Prototypes, but also Sega Saturn protos in general.

Please contact me if you need help towards funding for purchase/release of Sega Saturn protos, I might be able to contribute!

==Contributions==
In addition to the below, I've contributed to fundraising for the following releases:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Date
|-
| [[Life_Is_Strange_(Jun_27,_2014_prototype)|Life Is Strange (Jun 27, 2014 prototype)]] || June 16, 2019
|-
| [[OG_Sega_Saturn_Group_Buy_2021|OG Saturn Group Buy 2021]] || May 8, 2021
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| [[Destruction_Derby_2_(May_6,_1997_prototype)|Destruction Derby 2 (May 6, 1997 prototype)]] || Oct 27, 2025
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Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)

2026-04-15T11:24:36Z

Tongara: And we're done~

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=DKFSSS960924_TitleScreen.png
|Page name=Dreamknight (Sep 24, 1996 prototype)
|builddate=Sep 24, 1996
|status=Released
|dumper=vbt
|releasedby=SegaXtreme, vbt
|filedumpdate=April 16, 2025
|filereleasedate=March 25, 2026
|origin_type=CD-R
|origin_labels=Dreamknight for Saturn
|origin_dumpmethod=Plextor PX-708A (Redumper v2025.04.15 build_549)
|origin_ownership=vbt (2025-Present)
|game=Fantastep
|system=Sega Saturn
|genre= Fantasy Adventure
|final_builddate={{RegionDate|JP|Mar 6, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased }}
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Apr 25, 1997 }} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased }} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased }}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Dreamknight - Fantastep Sega Saturn Localization (Sep 24, 1996 Prototype).rar
}}
An early, WIP Localization of the game "Fantastep" for the Sega Saturn.
==Notes==
This game never ended up releasing outside of Japan on [https://segaretro.org/Fantastep both Sega Saturn and Playstation], despite a UK Sega Saturn brochure from 1995 stating that it was an [https://segaretro.org/images/3/39/Saturn_UK_Catalogue_1995.pdfwas "upcoming title"].

The build has the "Sep 24, 1996" date as this is the "Last modification date" of the files. Otherwise, it uses a default date of "Nov. 22, 1994" in the game header, which is actually the launch date of the Sega Saturn in Japan. The final build date for the game is "March 6, 1997", which gives us about 5 and a half months of dev time between this build and the final retail release.

The main menu has been translated to English, although the game logo still remains the same as the Japanese version. The game has several "invisible" strings in the options menu (which itself looks quite different to the retail game), but are still selectable such as "control setup" and "volume options". The "Sound Test" and "Return to Main Menu" options are also invisible.

In addition to this, there is a selectable "invisible" option on the options menu that isn't available in the final retail version of the game which lets you see a special image gallery. To see this menu, you simly press "Down" 3 times and then "C" while in the options menu. Pressing C on each image will bring up the title of the image, along with notes by the artist. This may or may not be an unlockable option in the final retail version of the game, but in this prototype it is there for you to view very easily.

After a quick play, it appears that the main game has yet to be translated, but that is after a very short playthrough, so it is not currently know if later parts have been translated.

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
File:DKFSSS960924_JalecoLogo.png
File:DKFSSS960924_TitleScreen.png
File:DKFSSS960924_MainMenu.png
File:DKFSSS960924_OptionsMenu.png
File:DKFSSS960924_Gallery.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
[[File:SegaXtreme DD2QuakeDreamknight.png]]

==Acknowledgments==
Huge thanks to the contributors:

Bo Bayles, Cerbero, fafling, Frogbull, ndiddy, Pinchy, Tongara, Wesker and vbt

==See also==
[https://segaxtreme.net/threads/probably-an-april-fools.38171/ Original Release Thread on SegaXtreme]

[https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/03/27/early-prototypes-of-quake-fantastep-dumped/ "SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!" News Article about the Proto]

{{Prototype Footer}}

File:Dreamknight - Fantastep Sega Saturn Localization (Sep 24, 1996 Prototype).rar

2026-04-15T11:23:16Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Sep 24, 1996 build of Dreamknight (Fantastep) - A Localization Prototype

File:DKFSSS960924 OptionsMenu.png

2026-04-15T11:14:45Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Options Menu from Sep 24, 1996 build of Dreamknight (Fantastep)

File:DKFSSS960924 Gallery.png

2026-04-15T11:14:45Z

Tongara:

== Summary ==
Hidden Gallery from Sep 24, 1996 build of Dreamknight (Fantastep)

File:DKFSSS960924 MainMenu.png

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Tongara:

== Summary ==
Main Menu from Sep 24, 1996 build of Dreamknight (Fantastep)