2004-04-13 Build

This is a sub-page of Proto:Resident Evil 4 (GameCube).

This prototype is documented on Hidden Palace.

There isn't much to elaborate on regarding this build, as it closely resembles the USA trial. However, it includes most of the missing files, enabling functionality for various elements such as weapons, items, treasures, enemies, and the debug menu. Fortunate enough, it also includes unused cutscene audio, music, and soundeffects.

Retail Build#

Prototype	Final

Unused Areas#

The beta ends after the church bell, yet when porting maps from the final version through modding, a total of 47 maps are playable, revealing new unseen content.

Here is a list of all functional maps.

* r100 (MORI)
* r101 (MURA)
* r108 (TOMB)
* r10a (NUMA)
* r10d (BUKI-SYOUNIN (night))
* r112 (TIKADOU (night))
* r113 (FARM (night))
* r11a (NUMA (night))
* r11d (SEKISYO (night))
* r200 (WAY TO THE CASTEL)
* r201 (HALL)
* r205 (PRISON AREA)
* r207 (kojou_07)
* r208 (kojou_08)
* r20b (kojou_11)
* r20c (kojou_12)
* r20d (SHITUZI AREA)
* r20e (UN-USING AREA)
* r20f (kojou_15)
* r210 (kojou_16)
* r211 (Main Rouka)
* r213 ((kojou_19)
* r214 (Tokeitou)
* r217 ((kojou_23)
* r215 (kojou_21)
* r218 ((kojou_24)
* r219 (kojou_25)
* r21a (kojou_26)
* r21b (kojou_27)
* r229 (YOUSUIRO)
* r221 (castle_in)
* r222 (BLAZING INFERNO)
* r223 (SAIKATU)
* r224 (YOUKOU-RO)
* r21d (NARAKU & TOMB)
* r225 (forest)
* r226 (kojou_38)
* r227 (SYMBOL TOWER)
* r228 (SYMBOL TOWER - BOSS)
* unknown (Descend to the Island area) - Where Leon descends with a rope after defeating Salazar (beginning of Island)
* r22b (Ashley Truck Area)
* r22c (Castle Shooting Range)

As the maps are ported from the final version, there are no distinct textures differences; however, there are variations in placement and absence of items in boxes or barrels. The enemy data is also present in the files, leading to the spawning of enemies within the maps. You can watch a showcase of every playable beta maps on YouTube.

Audio#

Music#

This version provides numerous unused sound effects and audio elements, including several unused soundtracks and enemy voices. Notably, Leon's voice in the cutscenes differs from the final release.

All of the other soundtracks, except for Ganado 2 & Agony, remain identical; only certain instruments are louder when compared to the final version. If not comparing it directly the difference cannot be heared unless you are intimately familiar with every aspect of Resident Evil 4.

Voice-Acting#

• The first encounter with Ashley upon entering the church room is identical. However, Leon's voice acting lacks emotion and feels as if it is being read normally. The door opening sound is slightly different, and Leon doesn't say "Ashley" after she runs into the corner.

• The encounter with the Ganado in the first cabin is notably different. Instead of Paul Mercier's voice, there is a distinct audio featuring what appears to be a developer reciting unused text

• Before the Mendez Boss Fight, the line where Leon instructs Ashley to hide is delivered by the developer.

• The cutscene preceding the cabin fight with Luis features notably distinct voice acting, with all sentences pronounced more softly and quietly.

• In Chapter 3-1, when Ashley becomes trapped due to Salazar's trap, the dialogue is pronounced way differently, Ashley doesn't shout and features unused dialogue.

Sound effects#

• When Leon jumps out of the window after defeating the Ganado in the first cabin, the shattering sound of the window is different (matching the one from early trailers), and Leon's grunt is not

implemented yet.

• This audio file appears to be from when Leon assists Ashley in climbing up to use the cranks for the bridge in Waterhall. Towards the end, there's a distinct early variation in the fanatic sounds of the enemies. Since only Zealots are in Waterhall, they were probably used for them, however it appears they were also used for the village Ganados. The voices are not playing in the correct order and are having loop issues which makes it hard to understand without getting an earbleed.

• All files of the unused enemy voices

• The Merchant has the voice replaced by the line "Es hora de rezar" by the Ganado after the church bell.

• Ashley also has an unused voiceline when screaming for help, sounding slightly different

Visual#

Items#

Given that many of the absent files in the trial version are included here, most weapons are functional, treasures can be examined, and the Debug menu is considerably more functional than its previous state. While the weapons function as intended, certain ones feature different or unused sounds. Additionally, some weapons use an unused running animation when equipped. Although a weapon glitch exists, some weapons do not work but can be made to act like it when equipping a gun that works. In order to perform this glitch, equip a functional weapon such as the default pistol, go into the inventory and equip the weapon that doesn't work (e.g. the Striker) and the pistol will act like the Striker in terms of damage and range. When doing this glitch with the normal shotgun, the bullet spread will also be the same. You will get a glitched weapon which behaves like Weapon A (Weapon A/Weapon B combo). A video of the beta weapons can be watched on YouTube and the beta treasures as well.

Enemies#

• The Zealots use a limited number of unused textures, including masks, clothing, chains, and antlers.

Weapons#

• Handgun: Shooting and reload sound compared to final

• Shotgun: Shooting and reload sound compared to final

• Red-9: Uses an unused sound effect from the Magnum seen in early trailers

• Final Magnum sound:

• Rifle: The semi-auto rifle uses the same shooting sound like the normal rifle

Gameplay#

As it is known that the beta version has Prototype Features including slow-mo mode, thermal vision, and optical camouflage, The slow-mo mode introduces a feature where Leon can peek around corners when it is active.

When equipping a specific weapon including the RPG, Chicago Typewriter, and the Rifle, the running animation is different as seen in [[Prerelease:Resident Evil 4 (GameCube)#Las Vegas 2004 trailer|early trailers].

Miscellaneous#

Demo Images#

This build contains a few residual images from "Resident Evil 3.5," which originate from a playable demo that was never released to the public.

L Trigger (Ready Shoulder Camera Gun)
Capture the enemy with a camera close to the subject.

X Button (Handled Item)
You can use the item you're handling with R (L) + X.
- Light-Element Grenade (Flash Grenade)
- Flame-Element Flame Bottle (Flame Bottle)
* By throwing the object you have [E] (Equipped), you can make enemies you can't use your gun on take tangible form!

C Stick (Stay Alert Left/Right)
While on the hunt, if you're facing a spot where an enemy seems likely to appear, you'll be able to automatically evade its surprise attack.
* You can't evade it while running, though!

From top to bottom:

人形部屋: Doll Room
鎧部屋: Armor Room
物置部屋: Store Room
食堂部屋: Dining Room
剥製廊下: Taxidermy Hall
バスルーム: Bathroom

Dummied out Image	Note
	An image showing Leon with a fully transformed and infected arm, likely related to the unused text files below noting the need to use Blue Herbs to maintain control of their infection and that they need three of an activation item to trigger the arm transformation
	The second Thank you for Playing screen shows an early version of what would become Fiona Belli and Hewie for the game Haunting Ground.
	The third Thank You for Playing screen bears some resemblance to the Hookman from the Hookman build trailer 2 but more purple than blue in coloration.
	A scrapped version of the text used in the earlier builds of the game.

Unused Text#

3.5 Leftovers#

In etc/core.das/core_006 contains early tutorial text for Resident Evil 3.5.

Translated by FAILING FORWARD.

Scrapped Choice System#

In E3-build, text files for r100 contains something related to selection system.

But more interesting text in Japan MDT.

ss_item.dat ss_item.dat / ss_item.dat_bak

The backup appears to contain an earlier revision of the item table. The character table used by ss_item.dat_bak has not been completely reconstructed. Its Japanese text has therefore been cautiously normalized from the partial decode by comparing matching IDs, repeated phrases, and the later ss_item.dat; some readings and literal translations may be inaccurate.