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(It's not just the beginning that uses the placeholder music, and it still exists in the final game (it just doesn't get used).)
 
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* Two versions of the prototype were made available: the normal unaltered file, and one that allows you to start a game from the beginning if File 1 is selected.
* Two versions of the prototype were made available: the normal unaltered file, and one that allows you to start a game from the beginning if File 1 is selected.
* Many of the sound effects are missing.
* Many of the sound effects are missing.
** The beginning of the game uses a placeholder track that does not exist in the final game.  
** Most areas of the game use a placeholder track that does not go used in the final game.  
* Some localization work was done, mainly on the UI elements, but certain sections such as the Border Jump minigame have also been translated.
* Some localization work was done, mainly on the UI elements, but certain sections such as the Border Jump minigame have also been translated.
* The label says November 11th, 2002 although the build date of this prototype was May 3rd, 2003 suggesting that the cartridge once held a different prototype but was overwritten by this one.
* The label says November 11th, 2002 although the build date of this prototype was May 3rd, 2003 suggesting that the cartridge once held a different prototype but was overwritten by this one.

Latest revision as of 03:44, June 20, 2024

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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (May 3, 2003 prototype)
Build date May 3, 2003 15:56:48
Build name Mario and Luigi RPG
Dump status Released
Dumped by Zoda-Y13
Released by Codebound
File release date October 24, 2023
Origin PROM cartridge (E201736 AGB 128Mbit dev cart)
Labels 2002/11/11
小学館用ROM
キャラチェック用
アルファドリーム
Dump method GBA Backup Tool 0.21 (cart dip switches set to 128Mbit before dumping)
Game Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
System Game Boy Advance
Final build JP Oct 16, 2003
US Oct 4, 2003
EU Oct 4, 2003
Release date JP Nov 21, 2003
US Nov 17, 2003
EU Dec 8, 2003

A prototype of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga for Game Boy Advance.

Notes

The Cutting Room Floor research
  • Two versions of the prototype were made available: the normal unaltered file, and one that allows you to start a game from the beginning if File 1 is selected.
  • Many of the sound effects are missing.
    • Most areas of the game use a placeholder track that does not go used in the final game.
  • Some localization work was done, mainly on the UI elements, but certain sections such as the Border Jump minigame have also been translated.
  • The label says November 11th, 2002 although the build date of this prototype was May 3rd, 2003 suggesting that the cartridge once held a different prototype but was overwritten by this one.

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