Rayman 3 (early production)

2021-02-26T14:47:23Z

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[[File:R3 LOGOBETA1.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman M]]'' font.]]
[[File:R3 LOGOBETA2.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' font.]]

''[[Rayman 3]]'' underwent numerous changes during its development. This page notes findings in regards to said changes in development, and early visual items, such as screenshots and artwork.

==Early development==
[[File:Rayman-3-beta-000001.jpg|thumb|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Count Razoff|Razoff]], showing the early HUD (head-up display).]]
During the early production stage of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', early footage, screenshots and artwork show that development initially began with [[Rayman]] utilizing his design from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', as opposed to the new redesign that debuted with the final game. Other early elements include unused areas, such as an [[Aquatic world|underwater level]], and differences with the HUD, which resembles the HUD of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' in some early screenshots. Some screenshots appear fairly similar to [[Rayman 3|the final game]], but still show some differences in aesthetic and lighting. There was also several kinds of [[Hoodlum]]s that were going to appear, but got scrapped from [[Rayman 3|the final game]].

===Ghost levels===
The third and fourth parts of [[the Bog of Murk]] appear to have originally been the same map, but ended up being separated. Both parts retained a prototype copy of the other where only a few gems are present, elements like [[meadowscrew]]s are non-functional, and there are no enemies or [[cage]]s. These areas can be accessed in-game with hacks or glitches.

===Debugging features===
There are two debugging features mistakenly left in the GameCube version of the game. The first one is in the first part of [[the Fairy Council]]: holding R + Start will cause [[Murfy]] to stop flying until the player lets go. The second is in the fourth part of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]]: pressing the same buttons will cause the text "Salle 01" (French for "Room 01") to appear in the bottom left of the screen. If the player then holds the R button and presses Up or Down on the D-Pad, the number can be changed up to 05. Holding R and pressing Left on the D-Pad will then cause [[Rayman]] to be teleported to a specific location, depending on what number was displayed.

===Screenshots===
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EarlyFC.jpg|An early screenshot of [[the Fairy Council]].
R3HH-FairyCouncil.jpg|An early version of [[the Fairy Council]].
Rayman3TheFairyCouncilBeta2.jpg|The second stage of [[the Fairy Council]].
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-1.jpg|[[Rayman]] battling [[Reflux]] in the [[Destiny Arena]].
EarlyDOTK.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Hoodmonger]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-2.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly2.jpg|The shooting range in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly3.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Heckler]] in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-3.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Bégoniax]]'s house.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-4.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
Raymanfly.jpeg|[[Murfy]] with [[Rayman]] in [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyR3-FairyCouncil.jpg|[[Podocrock]]s in [[the Fairy Council]].
R3 early production.png|[[The Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000003.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].
Go fish.jpg|[[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot which shows a map on the tree that was replaced with a wanted poster in the final version.
R3 ScrappedBog.jpg|A [[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot that features an early [[Stumbleboom]] design.
Rayman-3-beta-000004.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]].
R3-Hoodblasters-attack-Rayman-from-airship.jpg|The second stage of [[Clearleaf Forest]].
Drinky.jpg|A screenshot of [[Clearleaf Forest]] that shows 3 [[pigpot]]s that are missing from the final game.
Rayman-3-beta-000005.jpg|Debug mode.
Rayman-3-beta-000006.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
Rayman-3-beta-000007.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000008.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman-3-beta-000009.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-Hoodblaster.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-beta-000010.jpg|[[Rayman]] in an early version of [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
EarlyLOTLD.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3unknown.jpg|Screenshots of an unknown area that was scrapped.
TOLearly.jpg|[[The Tower of the Leptys|Tower of the Leptys]] screenshot that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
TeensieHighwayBeta1.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]], located in [[the Fairy Council]].
TeensieHighwayBeta2.jpg|[[Rayman]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta3.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta4.jpg|Another look of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta5.jpg|The middle part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta6.jpg|[[Rayman]], a [[Teensie]], and [[Globox]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta7.jpg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta8.jpg|The transition to the third part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta9.jpg|The third part of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta10.jpg|More [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta11.jpg|The final part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
Rayman3 2002demo1.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] from the unpublic [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo2.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo3.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo11.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo14.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo16.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo24.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo22.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion from the unpublic [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo21.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo20.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo19.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo18.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo15.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]] fights with [[Rayman]].
Rayman3 2002demo13.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo12.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo10.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo8.jpeg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[crown]]s in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo4.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] from the unpublic [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo5.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo17.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo6.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]] from the unpublic [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo7.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
Rayman3 2002demo9.jpeg|[[Rayman]] fights [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman3 2002demo23.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
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==Scrapped story==
According to scrapped dialogues found in the beta demo's game files,<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3 - Scrapped Story'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6766&p=542889</ref> the early plot differed significantly from that of the final game. Notable differences are, among others:
*[[Murfy]] stayed with [[Rayman]] for a longer period.
*A character called Ludivine also provided advice to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]]. She could have been a [[Ludiv]].
*[[Clark]] appeared in the game.
*[[Hoodlum]]s could talk.
*[[Bonton]]s appeared in the game; one could be used to destroy a wooden door.
*[[Rayman]] had to get to the top of a volcano to obtain a [[Silver Lum]]. An early version of the [[flying hook]], called the Lum Ring, was required to cross a stream and continue towards the mountain.
*[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] use a gigantic bird called the [[wooglah]] to go to the [[Clearleaf Forest]] to [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]]. But when they fly over [[the Bog of Murk]], the [[wooglah]] becomes injured, forcing them to land. [[Globox]] decides to stay with the [[wooglah]] while [[Rayman]] seeks the able antidote to treat him. [[Murfy]] comes to meet [[Rayman]] and advises him to go ask [[Bégoniax]] to help him. [[Bégoniax]] has seen the [[wooglah]] when he was injured thanks to her magic mirror. She agrees to cure the [[wooglah]], provided [[Rayman]] brings her a beauty elixir that is hidden in [[The Bog of Murk|the swamps]].
*During the final battle, [[Rayman]] had to free the [[Leptys]] from [[Reflux]]'s control by breaking the mirrors directing magic rays towards him, and then destroy the sceptre by redirecting the four rays towards it.
*[[Plum]]s could be destroyed with a fully charged [[Telescopic fist|shot]], spilling sticky juice around and allowing [[Rayman]] to climb onto otherwise slippery surfaces.
*Permanent powers were obtained through [[Silver Lum]]s. Those powers included charging [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fists]] faster, shooting with both [[Telescopic fist|fists]] (bestowed by the ambidextrous [[Silver Lum]]), strafing, and a power called the Razibus allowing [[Rayman]] to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fists]] further as well as hit multiple enemies (in order to use this power, [[Rayman]] had to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] when crouching).
*The [[Super Helicopter]] power was obtained was obtained through [[Super Helicopter]] Lums.
*An early version of the [[Shock Rocket]] was obtained through Snipe Lums.

==Scrapped levels==
===[[Aquatic world]]===
''Main article: [[Aquatic world]]''

There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.

===[[Chess minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Chess minigame]]''

There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

===[[Xowar minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Xowar minigame]]''

The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

==Scrapped characters==
[[File:R3HH-ScrappedCreaturesConceptArt.jpg|thumb|500px|Concept art of creatures that did not make to the final version of the game.]]
===[[Bonton]]===
''Main article: [[Bonton]]''

A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Clark]]===
''Main article: [[Clark]]''

[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

===[[Glute]]===
''Main article: [[Glute]]''

A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Goaty]]===
[[File:Goaty Razoff R3.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A statue of [[Count Razoff|Razoff]] and the scrapped [[Goaty]].]]
''Main article: [[Goaty]]''

A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.

===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]''

One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.

===[[Hoodloon]]===
''Main article: [[Hoodloon]]''

Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].

===[[Hoover]]===
''Main article: [[Hoover]]''

A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.

===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
''Main article: [[Kagoubinôme]]''

A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.

===[[Ly]]===
''Main article: [[Ly]]''

[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.

===[[Muddibog]]===
[[File:Muddibog.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A [[Muddibog]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].]]
''Main article: [[Muddibog]]''

[[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, but a giant variant was scrapped.

===[[Murkin]]===
''Main article: [[Murkin]]''

[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.

===[[Scaleman]]===
''Main article: [[Scaleman]]''

[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Siamese Hoodlum]]''

A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.

===[[Snoot]]===
''Main article: [[Snoot]]''

A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.

===[[Snorty]]===
''Main article: [[Snorty]]''

The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].

===[[Wooglah]]===
''Main article: [[Wooglah]]''

A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.

===[[Xowar]]===
[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]
''Main article: [[Xowar]]''

The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].

===[[Zaq]]===
''Main article: [[Zaq]]''

The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
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==Scrapped objects==
[[File:Washing machine.jpg|thumb|320px|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].]]
[[File:Hoodlum Washing Machine.png|thumb|320px|Concept designs for the Lav-O-Matic.]]
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
''Main article: [[Lav-O-Matic]]''

The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.

===[[Plum]] container===
An unused object that appeared to contain a [[plum]] was discovered by hacking the game.

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Trap Plum 1.png|A beta object which could contain [[plum]]s.
Trap Plum 2.png|[[Rayman]] could [[Telescopic fist|shoot]] the object.
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==2002 development build==
[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] user DandyGuy dumped a ''[[Rayman 3]]'' PlayStation 2 development disc online and it appears to be built on October 27, 2002. This build contains six levels each having a simple debug name and the build contains a few differences closely resembling the final game.

The level 'Intro. 10' is the first section of [[the Fairy Council]] with [[Murfy]] carrying [[Rayman]] with no arms, this version of the sections has a different voice for [[Murfy]] and he had different lines.
* Instead of "End Of Cinematic, Now it's time for some action" he says "You're Too Heavy, I'm Not Going To Hold Out Much Longer!",
* Instead of "Grab Those Red Things Okay?" he says "Grab The Red Lums, They're Bursting With Energy!"
* Instead of "Oh, No Here Comes Numbskull Again", he says "Ah Ha! A Hoodlum!"
* Instead of "Oooh, this place is crawlin’ with them." and "Aaah! They’re shootin’ at us! How original of them." he says "I Saw Everything, It's Their Chef, Andre, He Turns the Red Lums Into Hoodlums" and "If We Don't Stop Him, We'll Be Invaded!"
* Instead of "Ok, you did a little better, I'm going to reward you with your first parachute jump, parachute not included!" he says "We Shook Them Off, I'll See You On The Ground"
'SK8.00' is the debug name for the first [[Teensie Highway]] which has some minor differences compared to the final game.
* The landing sound effect when jumping from platform to platform uses the generic 'Boing!' sound.
* When jumping from platform to platform using 'X' the player gets rewarded with a bonus and a 'X2' score multiplier followed by the [[Shock Rocket]] sound effect playing in a loop.
* [[Rayman]] cheers on saying "Woohoo!" when jumping on platforms
* Some instruments in the soundtrack for the [[Teensie Highway]] are either missing or are raised or lowered in volume from the other instruments
* The final segment of the [[Teensie Highway]] has an ending music track that still remains in the final game but was left unused.
'Wood. 19' Contains two segments of [[Clearleaf Forest]], the first being the segment that introduces the player to the [[Shock Rocket]], and the following segment involving the same segment that was used in the 2002 demo.
* The [[Shock Rocket]] segment is missing cutscenes for finding the secret gems under the trap door and for opening each of the 3 steel doors. Instead [[Rayman]] just stays still for a couple of seconds.
* The hitting target sound effects uses those from [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] for [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in the final game instead of a wood breaking sound effect.
'MOOR. 60' Contains a segment from [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] where [[Rayman]] must free the 3 [[Teensie]]s and open the door to access the second [[Teensie doctor]].
* The level reuses ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
* The [[plum]] music is slightly altered containing more instruments
* The [[Teensie]]s had different voice actors and their dialogue was also shown in text.
* The level is also missing some music in the third quarter of the level
* The [[Hoodoo]]'s theme was completely different sounding dark and dramatic
* The [[Hoodstormer]] theme is also different sounding a bit silly
'Flash. 10' Contains the final segment of [[the Longest Shortcut]]
* The level shows an empty message box at the beginning
* [[Globox]] uses both French and English voices at the same time
* The entire level is missing music
* The cutscene involving the three [[Teensie doctor]]s is missing voices
'Tower .30' contains the final section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] and is almost exactly similar to its 2002 demo counterpart.

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R3 Dev Main Menu.png|thumb|This is the level select screen when choosing out of the five levels offered
R3 Different Text Window.png|thumb|When playing the intro level, [[Murfy]] and the text references the HP orbs as [[Red Lum]]s
R3 Teensie Highway Dev Build.png|thumb|Jumping with cross enables a score multiplier
R3 TLOTLD 1.png|thumb|When freeing the second [[Teensie]], his dialogue is in a text box, possibly as a placeholder
R3 TLOTLD 2.png|thumb|Second of the [[Teensie]]'s dialogue in a text box
R3 TLOTLD 3.png|thumb|Outside the tower, the posts are using unmodified ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
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=== Unused textures ===
Several unused textures can be found in the files.

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R3 Unused - Manual.png|An early design for the [[Manual]].
R3 Unused - Murfy.png|An early design for [[Murfy]], resembling his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
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The following textures are for an unused early menu, resembling that seen in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|GameBoy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

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Here are the same menu textures, but with the alpha channel removed.

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==2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]==
[[File:R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|320px|thumb|right|Several of the enemies in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' including the scrapped [[Xowar]] appeared on this early PC version loading screen.]]
In 2002, some platinum copies of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' were bundled with a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] disc of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and these were identified with a sticker in the front cover. There were other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] games for PC that bundled the same [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] too, along with a few other [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] featuring different levels than the ones seen in the PlayStation 2 version. This [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] featured some differences:

* The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] features an earlier trailer with different music and some gameplay footage with notable differences, like fire textures from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman]] with the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design in the [[Leptys]] cutscene.
* The loading screens of the PC version is an earlier version of "The Usual Suspects", featuring [[Count Razoff]] and an older design of the [[Knaaren]], the [[Hoodboom]] and the [[Muddibog]].
* The loading screen of the PlayStation 2 version features a slot machine with a rotating 3D model of a [[Hoodmonger]]. A similar style of loading screen was used in the final version of ''[[Rayman M]]'' for the PlayStation 2.
* In Dangerous Game, the old appearance of the [[pigpot]]s can be seen.
* [[Rayman]] yells like Tarzan when he grabs a [[flying hook]] with the [[LockJaw]].
* [[Globox]] and [[André]] have different voices than the ones used in [[Rayman 3|the final version]].
* The lock target image is different.
* There is different music and sound effects than in the final version.
* The points given by some actions are different, like for example, a [[Jewel|green gem]] rewards the player with 100 points instead of 1500.

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R3 -Beta- Holy Sheet.jpg|When a player scores a number of points in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the words "Holy sheet" would initially appear on the screen.
R3 -Beta- Lock Target .jpg|The design of the lock target in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
R3 -Beta- Slot Machine.jpg|The PlayStation 2 loading screen from the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
R3 -Beta- Flag.jpg|This flag has been replaced by [[:File:HoodFlag.png|this one]] who represents the most common enemies from the game: the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
Pigpot.jpg|The previous design of the [[pigpot]]s.
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===Dangerous Game===
This game mode is available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], released in 2002. It contains a sequence of the third section of the [[Clearleaf Forest]]. Many differences can be found between this version and the level of the final version. Some additional differences appear in the PlayStation 2 version. Like the musics played when [[Rayman]] is in fight with the [[Hoodlum]]s.
Before the first secret entrance of this sequence, it was initially expected that a flag representing the [[Hoodlum]] camp appeared, but it was instead replaced by a flag representing a [[Hoodmonger]]. In the PC version of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the [[pigpot]]s' previous design is used.

===[[Special Invaders]]===
[[File:SpecialInvaders-Arcade-R3HH-PC-TitleScreen.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Special Invaders]], as seen in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]
This game mode is also available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. It contains the third section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]]. Between the beta and final version of this section, the most striking differences are the sounds and musics. Some dialogs had not yet been added to the game, such as those of [[Globox]] and [[Rayman]] during the cinematic of the section. [[Globox]] does not call [[Rayman]] to get aboard his [[Armaguiddon]] but honk to get him. Also, he doesn't say anything about the enemies and do not compliment the buildings. But he is frightened at the sight of the stone gaps, when he's with [[Rayman]] in the room where they are located, [[Globox]] yells : "Ah! A mixer!". The name given to this game mode was finally used for a mini-game in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''. The name of this game mode refers to a classic, '' Space Invaders'.

===Trailer===
The trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] is different in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

For example, in the trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the old design of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s is used. Their design looks like the [[Hoodmonger]]'s one, but they wore chain mail and a kind of metal bulletproof vest.

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File:Dangerous Game.png|The logo for Dangerous Game.
File:Special Invaders.png|The logo for [[Special Invaders]].
File:Trailer.png|The logo for the trailer.
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=== Assets ===
Some early game assets have been found in the files of the demos.

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Rayman 3 Early Logo.png|An early logo.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 1.png|An orange medallion.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 2.png
Rayman 3 Unused Arcade Menu Icon.png|Unused arcade menu icon.
Rayman 3 Unused Secret Icons.png|Unused secrets menu icons.
R3 Unused - Early Menu.png|This early menu is from the PlayStation 2 demo.
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== Press kit from rayman3.com ==

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/75/Voiceovers_Release_Final.pdf Press release, December, 2002]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/2/25/DECreleaseFINAL.pdf Press release, December, 2003]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b1/Anatomy_of_a_Hero.pdf Anatomy of a Hero]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f1/FAQfinal-12-6.pdf FAQ]

Logos included in the press kit:

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Images found:

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BlackLumFAQ.png
ClearleafFAQ.png|[[Clearleaf Forest]]. Interestingly, the old design of the [[Hoodboom]] is found here.
DoctorFAQ.png|Early design for [[Roméo Patti]].
GloboxFAQ.png
HoodstylerFAQ.png|[[Hoodmonger Soldier]] with early textures.
RefluxFAQ.png|Other early design for [[Reflux]], now with white eyes.
</gallery>

== Unused minigames ==
In the PAL version of the GameCube version there exists unused Game Boy Advance ROMs for the minigames which would have the player connect their GameCube to their Game Boy Advance to play them. There are 3 of these ROMs, with the first one being an early version of the [[Mad Trax]] and [[Wheelis]] minigames, with early sprite artwork. The other two are completely unused and feature a different map and sprites.

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R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 1.png|The second minigame map
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 2.png|The third minigame map
R3 GCN - Early Mad Trax controls info.png|An early controls screen sprite for the first minigame
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigames controls info.png|The controls screen sprite for the second and third minigames
</gallery>

==''[[Rayman 3 HD]]''==
<gallery>
R3HD Cinematic 1.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] riding on a [[Wooglah]].
R3HD Cinematic 2.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing a beta design for [[Bégoniax]].
R3HD Cinematic 3.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing some scenery in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
R3HD Cinematic 4.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Gumsi]] seemingly playing with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]].
R3HD Cinematic 5.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Reflux]] obtaining the power of the [[Leptys]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 1.png
R3 HD Unused Texture 2.png
R3 HD Unused Texture 3.png
R3 HD Unused Texture 4.png
</gallery>

==Artwork==
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Concept 1.jpeg
Concept 2.jpeg
Concept 3.jpeg
Concept 4.jpeg
Concept 5.jpeg
Concept 6.jpeg
Concept 7.jpeg
Concept 8.jpeg
Concept 9.jpeg
Concept 10.jpeg
Concept 11.jpeg
Test pub 1.jpeg
Test pub 2.jpeg
Test pub 3.jpeg
R3HH-EarlyKnaarenConceptArt.jpg
EarlyPowerupConceptArt.jpg
Rayman3_conceptart1.jpg
Test rayman 3D.jpg
Crystal.png
Concept Forest 1.jpg
forêt.png
Concept Forest 2.jpg
Resting under a mushroom.png
Concept Forest 5.jpg
Concept Forest 6.jpg
Waterfall.png
Concept LOTLD 1.jpg
Concept LOTLD 2.jpg
Concept LOTLD 3.jpg
Concept LOTLD 4.jpg
Concept_Forest_4.jpg
Concept_Forest_3.jpg
Concept Forest 3 Colorless.png
Razoff Fireplace.png
Cave.png
Cathedral.jpg
R3DOTKartwork.png
Concept_DOTK_1.jpg
Concept_DOTK_2.jpg
Destiny Arena Concept Art.png
Knaaren Architecture.png
Concept DOTK 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 1.jpg
Concept HHQ 2.jpg
Concept HHQ 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 4.jpg
Concept HHQ 5.jpg
Concept HHQ 6.jpg
Concept HHQ 7.jpg
GloboxConceptArt.jpg
RaymanNewDesign1.jpg
RaymanNewDesign2.jpg
RaymanNewDesign3.jpg
RaymanNewDesign4.jpg
RaymanNewDesign5.jpg
RaymanNewDesign6.jpg
Raymanpose2.jpeg
Raymanpose1.jpeg
RaymanOnAGiantFruit.jpg
</gallery>

==Music==
In the PlayStation 2 version of the beta in Dangerous Game, only the first music of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s is used.

*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/151%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/153%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/154%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman%20~Under%20Fire~.mp3 The second old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/152%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger%20Officer.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/155%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/156%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Focused~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/157%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Frenzied~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvZHR7LkGw The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghLxch40GDg The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Trailer)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZM6o36HnnY The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFIg9TBfSQ The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Trailer)]
*[https://tcrf.net/Rayman_3_(GameCube) TCRF Page noting leftover beta content]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBIwLDP3pc&list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9CRIYkmrXal5rgsSefdLBj A playlist with IGN videos from unpublic demo]

==References==
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