Biohazard 2 Beta 1 (Very first beta)

[doriantoki]

Isn't the Leon one from 1.5 though? He's wearing the civilian costume from early on in 1.5's development.

You're right. The hair style matches very well. Does anyone one what the native pixel x pixel size is for the mugshots in-game? If anyone wants, I can whip up some crisp pixel perfect recreations. Maybe if this mysterious team is interested, they could use it in their game :lol

Well boys and girls, in all probability, we've discovered a 1.5 asset without even knowing it was one. My guess is that they were pretty happy with his civilian outfit and started developing a portrait after that. Then, they changed it back to his RPD outfit, and probably figured it would be easier to finalize the portrait after they settled on his final outfit.

[Zombie_X]

Isn't the Leon one from 1.5 though? He's wearing the civilian costume from early on in 1.5's development.

With todays technology. Some very talented modder would easily make a beta 1 mod for BH 2. I dont notice alot of changes between retail and the beta.

things i noticed are:

- Some backgrounds got different angles and few different stuff on it.
-Characters got animation while they standing still. Leon has different shotgun animation related to the one he got on 1.5 (SPAS-15)
-1.5 SMG (HK something don't remember the full name)
-Different model for Sherry
-Different picture on status menu (Leon and Claire possibly Sherry and Ada)
-Zombie head falling down from the ceiling when encountering Licker.
-Marvin dialogue and possible some other dialouge (with Ada?)

BTW on those videos you notice 1.5 backgrounds those are 100% footage from 1.5 so it has nothing to do with beta 1. you notice by leon model looks different than the other part on the video.

Some minor things I know of are:

- Beta items, keys, weapons, etc
- Beta icons, animations and model textures
- Beta dialogue
- Various alterations in backgrounds and background objects (for example, Roji Bak)
- Door access to the Evidence Room is in the West Office and not the West Corridor
- Decapitated head in Licker scene
- Alternate Marvin scene in West Office
- Alternate route taken by Sherry through the RPD
- Possible beta scene with Ada in the East Office

Some major things I know of are:

- Both character scenarios are on one disc (like 1.5) instead of two (like retail)
- Leon is scenario A (normal) and Claire is scenario B (rookie)
- Underlying differences in the way the game has been coded

I believe the Ada scene in the East Office was intended as an ender for beta 1, it was later scrapped and replaced with the scene in the Stars Office for the public demo.

[doriantoki]

Those beta mugshots are like: yeah boys and girls, don't do drugs! Stay cool like us.

They do look a bit young. Maybe that was why they decided not to go with them.

I think those two are the real-life face models for Leon and Claire.

[Gemini]

Those beta mugshots are like: yeah boys and girls, don't do drugs! Stay cool like us.

[doriantoki]

Cool. Never saw that Claire one. Strange how different they are than the final ones. I prefer these ones more somewhat. Can't explain why though.

[GamerTak3r]

example these are beta status pics. I saw few different ones before including different leon but i cant find them now.

Does anyone know if the footage of the head falling down during the licker scene is the only legit video footage we have besides that rugged low qual animated gif?

[GamerTak3r]

With todays technology. Some very talented modder would easily make a beta 1 mod for BH 2. I dont notice alot of changes between retail and the beta.

things i noticed are:

-Some backgrounds got different angles and few different stuff on it.
-Characters got animation while they standing still. Leon has different shotgun animation related to the one he got on 1.5 (SPAS-15)
-1.5 SMG (HK something don't remember the full name)
-Different model for Sherry
-Different picture on status menu (Leon and Claire possibly Sherry and Ada)
-Zombie head falling down from the ceiling when encountering Licker.
-Marvin dialogue and possible some other dialouge (with Ada?)

BTW on those videos you notice 1.5 backgrounds those are 100% footage from 1.5 so it has nothing to do with beta 1. you notice by leon model looks different than the other part on the video.

[doriantoki]

It's meant to foreshadow the circuit breaker puzzle in the basement power room. It's worth noting that the evidence room originally had an auto-door with an electronic key card lock. It was changed to a regular key lock in the final version, so the need for the flavor text about the circuit breaker probably became unnecessary.

I wonder if this text changes once you correct the power in the basement? I've never checked ...

On that same note, it definitely reminds me of 1.5, where the power outages seemed to be a more important and prominent aspect for the police department.

[MiLØ]

Which is the superior port of RE3? DC or GCN?

My quick 2 cents: FMV were of higher quality in GCN. Backgrounds should be the same in terms of clarity on both consoles.

[Enigmatism415]

Funny the evidence room in RE3 on the PC actually shows the old electronic door from a distance. Hilarious how jumbled up the PC and PSX versions are.

Sorry for being off-topic, but I promise this will be quick!

Which is the superior port of RE3? DC or GCN?

[Darkside05]

Funny the evidence room in RE3 on the PC actually shows the old electronic door from a distance. Hilarious how jumbled up the PC and PSX versions are.

[Krauser90]

00:18 - 00:20 sec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr2XVQhGEKg