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This page is a list of all pre-release and prototypes of [[Croc 2]]. |
This page is a list of all pre-release and prototypes of [[Croc 2]]. |
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These prototypes have been preserved and released to the general public. |
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== Croc 2 - |
=== Croc 2 - April 30 1999 === |
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([https://hiddenpalace.org/Croc_2_(Apr_30,_1999_prototype) Link]) |
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== Croc 2 |
=== Croc 2 June 13 1999 === |
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([https://hiddenpalace.org/Croc_2_(Jun_13,_1999_prototype) Link]) |
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== Croc 2 - April 28 1999 Beta == |
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==Undumped Prototypes== |
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== Croc 2 - April 30 1999 == |
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These prototypes are known to have existed at some point, but currently have not been made available to the general public. |
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== Croc 2 |
=== Croc 2 - Pre-July 1998 === |
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== Croc 2 Sega Dreamcast Version == |
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| ⚫ | The Dreamcast version of Croc 2 was intended for release after the Playstation and PC versions, and was to add minigames, and a new village with presumably two more normal levels (as per "forty-two levels to play in total"). It is unknown if a prototype exists, but Jez San mentioned the port was "canned" implying development didn't get very far, if at all. It was officially cancelled in Autumn 2000. All according to the Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine. |
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=== Croc 2 - July 1998 === |
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The Windows 98 version of Croc 2 was meant to be a bridge between the Playstation and the Dreamcast version, containing many changes which may have been present in the Dreamcast version. As such, the prototype pictures of the Dreamcast version may have been pictures from the PC version. Besides having controller mapping, graphical settings and audio settings, [[Croc 2 Version Differences|click here to see the changes.]] |
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=== Croc 2 - April 28 1999 === |
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The only thing known about the minigames is that there was more than one to be available. |
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==Unknown Status== |
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=== Cowboy Village === |
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These prototypes are believed to exist, but there is no solid proof. |
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Cowboy Village was probably meant to be the new village in the Dreamcast port. It was meant to be inhabited by the Cowboy Gobbos shown in promotional images. It would have two levels |
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=== Croc 2 Sega Dreamcast Version === |
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| ⚫ | The Dreamcast version of Croc 2 was intended for release after the Playstation and PC versions, and was to add minigames, and a new village with presumably two more normal levels (as per "forty-two levels to play in total"). It is unknown if a prototype exists, but Jez San mentioned the port was "canned" implying development didn't get very far, if at all. It was officially cancelled in Autumn 2000. All according to the Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine. |
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Seen only once in promotional art for Croc 2. He was meant for the cowboy village. |
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===Croc 2 Sega Saturn Version=== |
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The back of the Sega Saturn manual touted a release for ''Croc II'' in Christmas 1998.<ref>https://archive.org/details/Croc_Legend_Of_The_Gobbos_1997_U</ref> However, a Sega Saturn release never saw the light of day. It's unknown if any development was ever made. |
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The game files indicate three levels were cut from the game. |
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== See also == |
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* [[Croc 2/Unused Content]] |
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* [[Croc 2 Demos]] |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Croc Games]] |
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[[Category:Scrapped Elements]] |
[[Category:Scrapped Elements]] |
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Revision as of 19:23, April 19, 2021
This page is a list of all pre-release and prototypes of Croc 2.
Dumped Prototypes
These prototypes have been preserved and released to the general public.
Croc 2 - April 30 1999
(Link)
Released by Hidden Palace as part of Project Deluge. A later prototype with mostly text differences.
Croc 2 June 13 1999
(Link)
Released by Hidden Palace as part of Project Deluge. A very late prototype released 17 days before final.
Undumped Prototypes
These prototypes are known to have existed at some point, but currently have not been made available to the general public.
Croc 2 - Pre-July 1998
This prototype was showcased at E3 in May of 1998, making this the earliest known release.
The title shows as Croc II, and is the only known version of the game to do so. The playable level featured is a very early version of Croc Vs. Dantini Boat Race, where Croc instead rides on a raft through the level. Early monkey and ape enemies are present throughout.
Croc 2 - July 1998
Currently owned by lead Croc designer Nic Cusworth[1]. No details about the prototype are known as of now.
Croc 2 - April 28 1999
Currently owned by lead Croc designer Nic Cusworth[2]. No details about the prototype are known as of now.
Unknown Status
These prototypes are believed to exist, but there is no solid proof.
Croc 2 Sega Dreamcast Version
The Dreamcast version of Croc 2 was intended for release after the Playstation and PC versions, and was to add minigames, and a new village with presumably two more normal levels (as per "forty-two levels to play in total"). It is unknown if a prototype exists, but Jez San mentioned the port was "canned" implying development didn't get very far, if at all. It was officially cancelled in Autumn 2000. All according to the Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine.
Croc 2 Sega Saturn Version
The back of the Sega Saturn manual touted a release for Croc II in Christmas 1998.[3] However, a Sega Saturn release never saw the light of day. It's unknown if any development was ever made.
