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{{Prototype
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|Page name=Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (Aug 15, 1998 prototype)
|Page name=Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (Aug 14, 1998 prototype)
|titlescreen=Crash_3_August_1998_prototype.png
|titlescreen=Crash 3 (Aug 15, 1998 prototype) - 01.png
|builddate=Aug 15, 1998
|builddate=Aug 14, 1998 18:32:40
|buildname=Alpha Demonstration
|buildname=Alpha Demonstration
|status=Released, redump needed
|status=Released, redump needed
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|system=PlayStation
|system=PlayStation
|genre=Action
|genre=Action
|final_builddate={{RegionDate|JP|Nov 19, 1998}} {{RegionDate|EU|Oct 28, 1998}} {{RegionDate|US|Oct 11, 1998}}
|final_builddate={{RegionDate|US|Oct 9, 1998}} {{RegionDate|EU|Oct 21, 1998}} {{RegionDate|JP|Nov 19, 1998}}
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Dec 17, 1998}} {{RegionDate|EU|Dec 5, 1998}} {{RegionDate|US|Oct 31, 1998}}
|release_date={{RegionDate|US|Nov 4, 1998}} {{RegionDate|EU|Dec 5, 1998}} {{RegionDate|JP|Dec 17, 1998}}
|unreleased=No
|unreleased=No
}}
}}
{{Download
{{Download
|file=Crash Bandicoot 3 - Warped (Aug 15, 1998).7z
|file=Crash Bandicoot 3 - Warped (Aug 14, 1998).7z
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A prototype of Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped for the Sony PlayStation.
A NTSC-U preview of Crash Bandicoot: Warped for the Sony PlayStation, dated close to two months before the final build.
 
Originally released anonymously, the initial dump that emerged online was missing much of the usual non-file metadata that the disc is supposed to have, such as file modification dates. A corrected dump was handed to [[Hwd45]] to release in July 2021.
 
This version requires a dongle to avoid it being used on standard consoles. Alternatively, you can patch the disc image file using an [https://mega.nz/file/kfAV2ACT#BmQBcy0acjb5Q0ykqhvHDKE1hqARAQzH3wbzpO9scsY xdelta patch].
 
==Notes==
==Notes==
{{Tcrf link| Proto:Crash_Bandicoot:_Warped/"Alpha_Demonstration"}}
{{Tcrf link| Proto:Crash_Bandicoot:_Warped/August_14th,_1998_build}}
*'''Badly dumped, as the original timestamps are not preserved. The build date is currently presumed to be August 15, 1998 as specified on the disc itself.'''
 
*This version requires a dongle to avoid it being used in standard consoles. A patched variant of the prototype has been provided alongside the original.
*The title screen has a black background.
*The title screen has a black background.
*The vortex cutscene area, intro cutscene and outro cutscenes are all missing.
*The vortex cutscene area, intro cutscene and outro cutscenes are all missing.
*A music track not used in the final version of the game plays at various areas in this build, including as the theme for the Warp Room, as well as being assigned to various levels which the music seemingly wasn't composed for yet, including.
*A music track not used in the final version of the game plays at various areas in this build, including as the theme for the Warp Room, as well as being assigned to various levels which the music seemingly wasn't composed for yet.
*The load/save screen doesn't have the load/save text imprinted on it, and has a much more basic design, with a blue border around it. Coco also stands in place on the right side of the screen.
*The load/save screen doesn't have the load/save text imprinted on it, and has a much more basic design, with a blue border around it. Coco also stands in place on the right side of the screen.
*A lot of elements present in this build are incomplete and use placeholders lifted from the previous game, like Crash's idle animations, crystal and gem particle effects and sounds, game over screen, etc.
*A lot of elements present in this build are incomplete and use placeholders lifted from the previous game, like Crash's idle animations, crystal and gem particle effects and sounds, game over screen, etc.
*The alternate entrances for level 7 and 19 exist in this build, but are still inaccessible without modding, as these two levels are still programmed to only have one entrance.
*Sapphire Relics are known as Silver Relics instead.
*Sapphire Relics are known as Silver Relics instead.
*The system behind the unlocking of the 6th Warp Room can be considered points-based, with Silver and Gold Relics being worth 1 point and Platinum Relics being worth 2 points. 25 points are required to unlock it.
*Some colored gems are in different levels.
*Some colored gems are in different levels.
*Breaking a time crate won't freeze the timer, it will take away the amount of time from the box.
*Breaking a time crate won't freeze the timer, it will take away the amount of time from the box. Breaking a time crate with external factors like TNT or Nitro explosions won't subtract any time.
*There are no specific music tracks for bonus rounds and alternate routes.
*There are no specific music tracks for bonus rounds and alternate routes.
*Makin' Waves, Sphynxinator, and Flaming Passion are called "Aye Matey", "Sphynxter", and "Crash Kabob" respectively.
*Makin' Waves, Sphynxinator, and Flaming Passion are called "Aye Matey", "Sphynxter", and "Crash Kabob" respectively.
*N. Gin, Neo Cortex, Eggipus Rex and Ski Crazed are missing from this version.
*N. Gin, Neo Cortex, Eggipus Rex and Ski Crazed are missing from this version.
*Some levels aren't possible to break all crates, making it impossible to collect gems.
*In some levels it's not possible to break all crates, making it impossible to collect gems from them.
*Gee Wiz's unreachable crates, in particular, are from an earlier version of its bonus stage, and hidden far outside the level.
*A cheat menu can be accessed by pressing Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle at the pause menu. You have access to four features, GET ALL, OPEN LEVELS, ALLOW CAM, and NO CHEATS. More information can be found in the TCRF article.
*A cheat menu can be accessed by pressing Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle at the pause menu. You have access to four features, GET ALL, OPEN LEVELS, ALLOW CAM, and NO CHEATS. More information can be found in the TCRF article.


==Videos==
==Videos==
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==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:cdcrash3alpha.jpg|200px|thumb|center]]
[[File:cdcrash3alpha.jpg|200px|thumb|center]]


This disc, owned by Mike Mika, is what is assumed to be the original source. There is no clear evidence that links the build to this disc.
==Acknowledgements==
Thanks to SolidSnake11[https://twitter.com/RSolidSnake11] for creating the dongle patch.


Mike Mika's tweet: https://twitter.com/mikejmika/status/1154170958489382912
==See also==


Dongle Patch: https://twitter.com/RSolidSnake11/status/1189183709347340289
*[https://twitter.com/mikejmika/status/1154170958489382912 Mike Mika's tweet.]
 
*[https://mega.nz/file/kfAV2ACT#BmQBcy0acjb5Q0ykqhvHDKE1hqARAQzH3wbzpO9scsY Dongle patch.] ''(slightly modified to work on the untouched disc)''
==See also==
*[https://twitter.com/RSolidSnake11/status/1189183709347340289 SolidSnake11's original dongle patch.] ''(created for a previously available, 2019 rebuilt version)''
* [https://tcrf.net/The_Cutting_Room_Floor The Cutting Room Floor]


{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Crash Bandicoot: Warped}}}}
{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Crash Bandicoot: Warped}}}}

Revision as of 10:14, August 12, 2021

Title Screen
Crash Bandicoot: Warped (Aug 14, 1998 prototype)
Build date Aug 14, 1998 18:32:40
Build name Alpha Demonstration
Dump status Released, redump needed
Dumped by Anonymous
File release date October 25, 2019
Origin CD-R
Labels Crash Bandicoot: WARPED™ PREVIEW ONLY Alpha Version Crash 3 8/15
Game Crash Bandicoot: Warped
System PlayStation
Genre Action
Final build US Oct 9, 1998
EU Oct 21, 1998
JP Nov 19, 1998
Release date US Nov 4, 1998
EU Dec 5, 1998
JP Dec 17, 1998
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A NTSC-U preview of Crash Bandicoot: Warped for the Sony PlayStation, dated close to two months before the final build.

Originally released anonymously, the initial dump that emerged online was missing much of the usual non-file metadata that the disc is supposed to have, such as file modification dates. A corrected dump was handed to Hwd45 to release in July 2021.

This version requires a dongle to avoid it being used on standard consoles. Alternatively, you can patch the disc image file using an xdelta patch.

Notes

The Cutting Room Floor research
  • The title screen has a black background.
  • The vortex cutscene area, intro cutscene and outro cutscenes are all missing.
  • A music track not used in the final version of the game plays at various areas in this build, including as the theme for the Warp Room, as well as being assigned to various levels which the music seemingly wasn't composed for yet.
  • The load/save screen doesn't have the load/save text imprinted on it, and has a much more basic design, with a blue border around it. Coco also stands in place on the right side of the screen.
  • A lot of elements present in this build are incomplete and use placeholders lifted from the previous game, like Crash's idle animations, crystal and gem particle effects and sounds, game over screen, etc.
  • The alternate entrances for level 7 and 19 exist in this build, but are still inaccessible without modding, as these two levels are still programmed to only have one entrance.
  • Sapphire Relics are known as Silver Relics instead.
  • The system behind the unlocking of the 6th Warp Room can be considered points-based, with Silver and Gold Relics being worth 1 point and Platinum Relics being worth 2 points. 25 points are required to unlock it.
  • Some colored gems are in different levels.
  • Breaking a time crate won't freeze the timer, it will take away the amount of time from the box. Breaking a time crate with external factors like TNT or Nitro explosions won't subtract any time.
  • There are no specific music tracks for bonus rounds and alternate routes.
  • Makin' Waves, Sphynxinator, and Flaming Passion are called "Aye Matey", "Sphynxter", and "Crash Kabob" respectively.
  • N. Gin, Neo Cortex, Eggipus Rex and Ski Crazed are missing from this version.
  • In some levels it's not possible to break all crates, making it impossible to collect gems from them.
  • Gee Wiz's unreachable crates, in particular, are from an earlier version of its bonus stage, and hidden far outside the level.
  • A cheat menu can be accessed by pressing Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle at the pause menu. You have access to four features, GET ALL, OPEN LEVELS, ALLOW CAM, and NO CHEATS. More information can be found in the TCRF article.

Videos

Origin

Cdcrash3alpha.jpg

Acknowledgements

Thanks to SolidSnake11[1] for creating the dongle patch.

See also