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This page is a list of all pre-release and betas of [[Croc: Legend of the Gobbos]].
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[[File:MVC-001S-46.jpg|thumb|250 px|]]This is a pre-release prototype of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos released in 1997. This was likely given to a game magazine for reviewing the game, although this isn't certain. It's currently owned by Wiki member [[User:Mr. Gimmick|Mr. Gimmick]]. There are many YouTube videos on the beta game, which are posted onto this page. Many of the levels have bugs and glitches which prevent the player from completing the levels.


==Dumped Prototypes==
==Differences From Final Game==
These prototypes have been preserved and released to the general public.
There are a number of interesting differences - some of the level titles are slightly different, the backgrounds are different in some areas, different enemy and item placement, etc.
===[[Croc Tech Demo]] - November 8th 1996===
*The loading screen for levels actually depicts a silhouette of Croc staring into the sunset.
([https://hiddenpalace.org/Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_(Aug_11,_1996_prototype) Link])
*Instead of Coloured Crystals, there are actually letters B O N U and S which have the same colours to unlock the Crystal Door at the end.


The Croc Tech Demo is a pre-release of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and was released on November 8th, 1996, and is the earliest release of the Croc series. The tech demo and the final release have many differences, including different sounds, including jumping, running and climbing. The demo does have a few levels similar to some of the retail ones. To complete a level, you need to get ALL Gobbos, and there are three in a level. This is different from the final game, where you can advance without collecting all the Gobbos hidden throughout the level. See the article for more details.
''This prototype is still being investigated for further differences and more info will be added to this page as it becomes available.''[[File:Gringo_Bingo.png|thumb|left|250 px|]][[File:Croc_-_Hoe_down.png|thumb||center|250 px|]]

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===[[Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - V0.16 Beta|Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - V0.12 Beta]] - March 1997===
([https://hiddenpalace.org/Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_(Feb_28,_1997_prototype) Link])

This version was released as a gift in a magazine, and was likely given to a game magazine for reviewing the game, although this isn't certain. The Level Select Menu differs significantly to the final version. See the article for more details.

===[[Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - Sep 2 Beta]] - Sega Saturn prototype===
([https://hiddenpalace.org/Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_(Sep_2,_1997_prototype) Link])

Released by Hidden Palace as part of Project Deluge. Game is around 1 month before final, dated September 2, 1997. This is the only non-PlayStation prototype of any Croc game to currently be released.

==Undumped Prototypes==
These prototypes are known to have existed at some point, but currently have not been made available to the general public.

===Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - V0.16 Beta - July 16th 1997===
This version is assumed to be a disc that was given to [[Fox Interactive]] employees to test, and compares significantly to the beta 0.12 version. It was owned by Wiki member [[User:Mr. Gimmick|Mr. Gimmick]] at some point. Unfortunately the prototype was never dumped, although the owner has provided screenshots of the prototype which detail some of its differences, as can be seen below.
There are only a few minor differences - some of the level titles are slightly different, the backgrounds are different in some areas, along with different enemy and item placement. It is considered to be the latest known prototype before the final game.

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== See also ==
* [[Croc: Legend of the Gobbos/Unused Content]]
* [[Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Demos]]

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Latest revision as of 23:23, January 18, 2022

This page is a list of all pre-release and betas of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos.

Dumped Prototypes

These prototypes have been preserved and released to the general public.

Croc Tech Demo - November 8th 1996

(Link)

The Croc Tech Demo is a pre-release of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and was released on November 8th, 1996, and is the earliest release of the Croc series. The tech demo and the final release have many differences, including different sounds, including jumping, running and climbing. The demo does have a few levels similar to some of the retail ones. To complete a level, you need to get ALL Gobbos, and there are three in a level. This is different from the final game, where you can advance without collecting all the Gobbos hidden throughout the level. See the article for more details.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - V0.12 Beta - March 1997

(Link)

This version was released as a gift in a magazine, and was likely given to a game magazine for reviewing the game, although this isn't certain. The Level Select Menu differs significantly to the final version. See the article for more details.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - Sep 2 Beta - Sega Saturn prototype

(Link)

Released by Hidden Palace as part of Project Deluge. Game is around 1 month before final, dated September 2, 1997. This is the only non-PlayStation prototype of any Croc game to currently be released.

Undumped Prototypes

These prototypes are known to have existed at some point, but currently have not been made available to the general public.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - V0.16 Beta - July 16th 1997

This version is assumed to be a disc that was given to Fox Interactive employees to test, and compares significantly to the beta 0.12 version. It was owned by Wiki member Mr. Gimmick at some point. Unfortunately the prototype was never dumped, although the owner has provided screenshots of the prototype which detail some of its differences, as can be seen below. There are only a few minor differences - some of the level titles are slightly different, the backgrounds are different in some areas, along with different enemy and item placement. It is considered to be the latest known prototype before the final game.

See also