Dinosaur Planet [N64 - Unreleased]
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Dinosaur Planet was going to be Rare’s swan song on N64. However, the game was finally released in 2002 only on the Gamecube, and the title changed to Star Fox Adventures. According to many, in the porting Rare dropped some of the most interesting features, so we may never know if the Nintendo 64 version was better. Certainly much has been changed in the porting process: the main character, Saber, became Fox Mc Cloud, Crystal’s role was heavily cut (she should have been a fully playable character), and many scenes from the old Dinosaur Planet build are missing. Even more interesting are the pre-production artworks, which showed a more adult version of the characters, maybe because Saber was required to grow up during the adventure, or because there was a time travelling device like in Ocarina of Time.
For more info, check the Starfox Adventure GameCube Beta page too.
[English Translation by yota]
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36 Responses to Dinosaur Planet [N64 - Unreleased]
Robert Seddon
September 7th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
According to an old post at Lost Levels, Rare left some Dinosaur Planet dialogue in the Starfox Adventures files. Not quite the leaked ROM Monokoma mentioned, but probably the next best thing.
monokoma
September 8th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
That was an interesting post, but it seems that he did not got any replies about the unused files, i wonder if he found some more infos in the meantime.. on YouTube there are a couple of videos about those unused voices:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs4pG2sG9TY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffx_fAMai40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Im_91W-6ys
Terra
January 1st, 2009 at 2:35 am
Looks awesome, much better than Star Fox Adventures! Why do you think they didn’t do it?
Falcory
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
I wonder if anyone has a ROM of this game?
WarS1337
April 28th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
They didnt actually finish the game because a new console was coming out dead after, so it was the same reason as Starfox 2.
Chrad
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Very weird seeing this…it really is exactly like Starfox Adventures but on N64. The hero even looks like Fox! Considering that this was a straight conversion from N64 to Gamecube reusing most of the visual and level designs, I’m surprised the final game looks so good graphically, as these sorts of projects often wind up with a dated look that reveals the history of their development.
person
July 11th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Your missing the Dinosaur Planet wallpapers rare released :)
person
July 11th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
oh yeah. and besides Kyte and Tricky do we know of any other dinosaurs that were going to be in the game?
monokoma
July 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Ops! :D Do you have a link to those wallpapers?
imho they had just created 2 “sidekick” dinosaurs, one for Sabre (Fox) and one for Crystal
person
January 5th, 2010 at 1:14 am
Sadly I can’t find them any more. I know they are somewhere on the web though. I will keep looking
person
January 5th, 2010 at 1:59 am
Also I just found out that at one point in development Tricky had a brother named Rocky that would accompany Krystal during the first part of her adventure
monokoma
January 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Rocky? Interesting, was it named in some old interview?
person
January 27th, 2010 at 3:28 am
I believe it was actually. Either that or in the part of the script that was released/leaked
Stephen
February 7th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
This Game looks So Much Better Compared To The Nintendo Game Cube Version. Its a Real Shame That It Didnt Make It… I Wonder
If Nintendo has a Cartridge Of It locked Away Somewhere?.
monokoma
February 8th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
A playable demo of Dinosaur Planet does exist out there, in the hands of some collector, but it will still need more time before it could be safe to share it with the community.
Stephen
February 14th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Do You Think There Is a Possible Way To Buy a Copy Of The Demo?.
Stephen
February 21st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
For Those Of You Who Want To Know Why Dinosaur Planet Dropped Out It’s Because The New Sytem Was Coming Out & They Didn’t have
Enough Time To Finish It. Like Unseen64 Said It Was Cancelled &
The Game Was Made For The Nintendo Game Cube.
Kai
April 15th, 2010 at 5:03 am
Wow, I want this game.
Starfox never really caught my attention, but I think I would have played this if it was released.
a guy
June 17th, 2010 at 4:51 am
i would have rlly liked to play this. i just beat star fox adventures and i wonder if they wouldnt have the lame andross boss at the end and you would rlly get to fight scales becuse that dissapointed me
The Rock
July 8th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Do you guys think Rare will release this game on Xbox Live Arcade just like they did to Banjo-Kazooie and Perfect Dark?
Britt
July 11th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Guys, Starfox Adventures, aside from 64 had to be the best Star Fox out there. This is my favorite one. However, I would’ve LOVED a sequel to it. Plus if it would’ve been on N64 that would’ve been another great game to cherish right next to my Nintendo 64
The graphics is amazing I love the fur effect. The game, is amazing itself. However, I do agree with a guy I was a bit disappointed but lets not forget throughout the Star Fox series it was Andross who was the main antigonist.
Unknown.
August 21st, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I Do Not Think They Would Put It In The XBOX Arcade.
MPNagem89
September 1st, 2010 at 11:41 pm
does krystal sound and look like a 12 year old fox to you?
Forbes Longden
October 6th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
My boss played this when it was still being developed and naturally has seen the beta cart in the N64 pod they were playing so at least one exists.
Lincoln
March 28th, 2011 at 5:01 am
I really hope that someone can find this game. Because I really would like to play it and I have been a great starfox fan of all the games.
Arc
May 8th, 2011 at 3:41 am
I understand them changing systems and all, but why so drastically change the actual game?(half the awesome features here and levels seem to have vanished), more importantly, why did they have to make it Starfox? It was a great game, but as a Star Fox game it felt a little out of place. I seriously think they could’ve done a much grander job had they just kept the original idea.
some1
June 10th, 2011 at 6:34 am
There was a cart on the e3 2000… anyone have one or know someone?
if the game was near complete means that, If one gets the demo, could get more that the demo gives….maybe??
Im goin to talk with the doc, get his time-traveling car and steal a cart 11 years before I post this
LiKrySo
July 22nd, 2011 at 6:51 am
Whew… i just finished reading ALL of the comments and i really wanted to point something out:
it seems that krystal and sabre were in different areas of the planet, and the player could swap to any of them only with the “swapstone” (Not sure if that´s the name) for krystal, and his twin brother “Rocky” for sabre…
I got this file, from some webpage of krystal fans (Krystal-archive… i think). It´s basically a bunch of dialogues from star fox adventures, but it also has a LOT of Dinosaur Planet dialogues, including:
“Now, now … Don’t be scared. Krystal’s friend, Sabre, is on the other side of the planet. To complete the adventure you will have to guide both characters. To do this you must visit me, or my twin brother Rocky. Do you understand? Good, now let’s swap to Sabre.”
there was also this one:
“I wouldn’t do that. Give me the SpellStone Wait! Did the king earthwalker not tell you? If you shut down this temple how do think you are going to get back to your planet. The moment that it is placed, the power in the Communication Chamber will stop. You’ll be trapped here forever. Don’t listen to him he’s lying. You may speak the truth Scales, But I’d rather remain here and save this wonderful planet than watch you destroy it! NOOOOOOOooooooo! Close your eyes Kyte.”
Notice that Kyte was the Cloudrunner (Pterodactyl) partner of krystal.
The game Also needed the expansion Pak to work properly.
Also, this one, it´s a bit long, and i don´t even know if it´s from Dinosaur Planet or SFA (I never Played SFA… T_T).
“I can taste your fear animal It is very sweet Do not believe everything the Krazoa have told you. We Kamerians did not start the Great War. But now it is time to end it. But by defeating the Krazoa You will destroy Dinosaur Planet. Why should I, Drakor be concerned With the fate of a pitiful race of dinosaurs? I will not stop even If I must obliterate this planet and all that live here. Nothing is more important!
Even though the Dinosaurs believe in the Kamerian Dragon? They worshipped this heart as a god AAahh ..Yes, The great Kamerian Heart Though haven’t you just destroyed their God? Even If I believed that the Krazoa were an evil race, Why would the Quan Ata Lachu be asking us to complete the alignment? They talk only of peace in the universe.
You are more foolish than I thought The Quan Ata Lachu are a rare life form of pure evil Each individual spirit holds no powers But when combined they become The most deadly weapon in the Universe It will be focused through Warlock Mountain, creating the ultimate weapon of destruction
You talk of destruction and evil without once mentioning yourself My Father lies dying of wounds inflicted by you You do not understand! I understand the Krazoa have done nothing to harm us They built everything on this world Which the Dinosaurs use for peace The Quan Ata Lachu are not what you say
The alignment will finally bring peace to this Universe Your only wish is to continue the Great War The Krazoa only started the war to stop YOU from destroying us all As you wish If you will not see the truth then you must DIE!
“
choas666
July 27th, 2011 at 7:29 am
To anyone who would like too buy a copy of Dinosaur Planet i have two copies left i am selling only one
if interested call (281)867-1742
games is for the 64
i use to work for rare company when the games was being made
$200.00
Lincoln
August 6th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
my friend is giving one of his two dinosaur planet game. If anyone would like to have the other game you will have to pay up.
Lincoln
August 6th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
my friend is giving one of his two dinosaur planet game.
Ducky Wensel
October 12th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Thank you unseen64 for your help. When I was younger, I was wicked excited about this game! Years later, I decided to make a video about its demise. If anyone is interested you check it out at…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwmwsjDlm8c&feature=channel_video_title
Thanks for gathering information and cataloging it. I can’t wait to work om the next episode.
-Ducky
monokoma
October 12th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Awesome video Ducky! I’m going to add it to the Dinosaur Planet page, keep up the good work :D
WayCool64
October 25th, 2011 at 6:34 am
I really wish we could see Dinosaur Planet in its full form. That’s why I’m developing an animated fanfilm based off DP.
Ellie
December 21st, 2011 at 1:57 am
i really hope someone releases this someday. i would absolutely lovee to play it.
Geneviève
February 10th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Bonjour! I bring some awesome news from DeviantaART! An fan group of Dinosaur Planet found the old voice recording of the first (probably) cutscene of Dinosaur Planet (When Krystal first meet General Scales) deep between StarFox Adventures. The scene was seen in a extended trailer in E3, but the sound was cut after the two first dialogues. So we can finally heard the mysterious dialogue that where taking place between the two! Let me just say it’s not at all like the one we heard in StarFox Adventures!
http://imageshack.us/clip/my-videos/828/tl0w.mp4/
Here’s a writing of what we can heard! Sorry if it’s not completely accurate (my English is not perfect, but feel free to correct!
(GS = General Scales, Kr = Krystal and K = Kyte)
” – (GS) General Scales, ruler, tyrant and dictator of the SharpClaw tribe. And who might you be animal girl?
- (Kr) My name is Krystal and I’ve come for the princess!
(End of the dialogue we usually heard in trailers, but here it continue!)
- (GS) You seem a long way from home, Krystal. I can’t believe the wizard asked a girl to do it’s dirty work.
- (Kr) Who do you know the wizard?
- (GS) Let’s just say, we had a nice little chat. And he’s agreed to take a rest for a while. At least, until I’ve taken over the planet.
- (K) You coward Scales! My mother will send an army against you!
- (GS) Ah! Yes, princess Kyte. Your mother. Once I’ve deal with this… animal, then we’ll pay your mother a visit. (Krystal try to interfere between the two by engaging General Scales) Haha. Nice try. But you’ll have to kill me before you could save the princess. (The lighting hits General Scales because his claw/hook was stuck on the metal cage, as seen in the extended trailers.) Ahh!! ”
Voilà! We also ust bought Starfox Adventures… and my gosh it’s… erm special? Well, you really have to ignore it’s past to enjoy it haha!