Proto:Manhunt/May 13, 2003 (PlayStation 2)

This is a sub-page of Proto:Manhunt.

This prototype is documented on Hidden Palace.

An early build of Manhunt dated May 14, 2003, 6 months before the game's release. According to the watermark and an in-game file, this is either version 0.69 or 0.67, as the watermark in-game shows up differently.

To do:

Add the rest of the executions.

Sub-Page

Level Differences
Ok, you ready? Camera... Action!

Debug Menu
Believe it or not, Even the debug menu has it's differences!

Startup and Menus

Legal Screen

Instead of a legal screen, an unusual tartan-patterned Rockstar North logo is used.

Prototype	Final

Startup Sequence

This version still uses the old DMA intro seen in Grand Theft Auto III from the PlayStation 2 version.

Prototype

Main Menu

Before starting the game, we are given the option to choose the difficulty, highlighting that there are 3 difficulties compared to the 2 in the final version.

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Selecting the "Easy" difficulty will activate a mini map on the radar. (Only works on some levels).

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The main menu.

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It seems like they already had a Bonus Features section planned at this point in development.

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Level Differences

The levels still did not have a unique name and instead used their internal names, in addition, their order is different.

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Loading Screens

Before a level loads, placeholder text saying "Killer Cutscene" pops up alongside some music that varies in some levels, the final game features proper cutscenes in a few levels.

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This scene in the prototype was not divided as in the final version.

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This scene was originally part of the main scenes and not a bonus scene.

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Same Loading Screen for both scenes in the prototype.

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The deleted scene.

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The next three scenes use the same loading screen in the prototype.

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Unused Weapons & Pickups

Power-ups?

It seems like they originally wanted to add Power-ups to the game, or maybe it was just for very early testing.

Weapons & Pickups

Broken Bottle's HUD icon
Exp Molotov's HUD icon
Fire Axe's HUD icon
Firework's HUD icon
First Aid Green's HUD icon
First Aid Yellow's HUD icon
Flash's HUD icon
Gasoline's HUD icon
Grenade's HUD icon
K-Dust's HUD icon
Lighter's HUD icon
Molotov's HUD icon
Night Vision's HUD icon
Painkiller's HUD icon
Teargas's HUD icon
Torch's HUD icon
Trip Wire's HUD icon
Water's HUD icon
Wooden Bar's HUD icon

Audio

Unused Music

In the game files in "AUDIO\PS2\MUSIC\" there are some unused audio files.

TEST1.VB

File dated February 24, 2002. Judging by the sound of it, it was possibly a main theme placeholder for the menu.

COMBAT1.VB

This audio is not used in the game, but based on its name, it should be used in combat. Curiously, in the PCSX2 console when starting the game, it shows a message that two audio files are missing from the CD, which are COMBAT.VB and COMBAT_A.VB, in the prototype they are named with numbers.

COMBAT3.VB

Another variation of combat audio.

COMBAT4.VB

Another audio that according to its name is for combat. It sounds the same as the main menu theme of the prototype but at a faster tempo.

Unused Sounds

In the same location in the files, there are also some unused sound files.

AMBLOOP.VB

A file that, as its name indicates, was probably used as an ambient sound effect in the early stages of development, is dated March 15, 2002.

EXECUTE1.VB

A sound file that according to its name, It was meant to be used for the executions, but in the prototype it is not used. It is repeated 4 times in the game files.

Placeholder Voicelines

Before they got Braix Cox, John Doman, etc, The voice lines had some of the developers talking over at this time.

Dialogues when executing a hunter

Audio File	Transcription
	"Ok, cut him open. Now!"

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	"We are rolling, slice him, take him dowm."

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	"Cut him open, good. I wanna see some blood."

Born Again

Audio File	Transcription
	"Come on, Cash. if we work together on this we both get the big rewards, so get you shit together, I'll try to direct you as much as I can, but you're my guy on the ground, ok? it's up to you. You ready? Camera, action!"

Audio File	Transcription
	"These streets are being patrolled by gangs. They're scum, just like you, and they're here to hunt you down and cut you up. Remember: as far as the world's concerned you're dead already so don't hold back, it's them or you."

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	"Hot damn, that's the spirit! Hot stuff, Cash, hot stuff, no wonder you were given the chair. Well, I'll be frank with you, we set that chump up to see if you had what it takes to be our leading man. A little audition, if you will. Hah hah hah."

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	"From here on in we're gonna need some fighting skills to get through the action. We're talking toe-to-toe. I know you've got the balls, so just keep give me the best you've got and you'll deal with this pussy no problem."

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	"Now take your time, Cash, I see a few Hoods around these vans. Sorry, I should explain. Each gang has their... well, let's just call it their thing. These guys call themselves "The Hoods", but none of that should bother you. As far as you're concerned, they're meat, ok? Ok, on you go."

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	"Try reaching the abandoned shops up on the next floor, the stair is right over there. Oh, and give me some more of that cut-throat psycho action you illustrated so beautifully earlier. We're talking the "money shot", you with me?"

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	"Ok, there are some more of these shitheads hanging around the exit. Give me some grade-A honest-to-god gore and you'll be buzzed through the door."

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	"One of the little freaks is still running around. I told you, you get buzzed through the door when the action's in the can."

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	"It's a WRAP!! Attaboy Cash, you're a natural, I swear to god you are! No time to hang around, time is money! Let’s see how you handle the next scene…"

Doorway Into Hell & Road to Ruin

Audio File	Transcription
	"Go through that building up ahead to get to the street."

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	"That hunter is watching the stairs, lure him downstairs by hitting a wall, then wait in a safe zone."

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	"This door is padlocked. You ever want to get outta here alive, you better find a way to bust that padlock!"

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	"Okay Cash, nice going. Now head back and smash that padlock."

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	"Okayyy, Put on a good show against this hooded fuck for me and it might help you outta here. Watch tho' this guy fights dirty."

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	"Your doing really good Cash!, It's almost over. This is the entrance to the cellar, find it."

Doing Time

Audio File	Transcription
	"Ah welcome, the idea of this little game is for you to execute all the hunters looking for you, that's if they don't find you first."

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	"Well done, you do still have some surprises left in you, make your way to the end of the cellblock, I have a few more for you."

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	"If you wanna get out of here, you gonna have to lose that guy and then make your way along the top of the cells to the shower block."

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	"If you wanna get in here, you gonna have to lose the attention of those hunters."

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	"Get outta my fucking way."

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	"Those fucking guys can't get all right."

Kill the Rabbit

Audio File	Transcription
	"Follow the White Rabbit! You're one ugly fuckin' Alice though!"

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	"Get rid of that screw and get up to that room. The rabbit has left you a gift!"

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	"A new meaning for death row! Get yourself up to that control room!"

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	"Fine shooting! Head for the door below the control room!"

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	"Watch those cells closely! Pick them all off!"

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	"Almost there, get through this last section anyway you can!"

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	"What can I say? You were a good leading man, the audience will love you... don't expect any royalty cheques where you're going though!"

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	"You did well! Very well. But every film has an ending and this is yours."

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	"Shit! The punk has survived the final cut! He gets me, he gets out! Get me some backup!"

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	"What the fuck? Who messed with the light?"

Executions

It isn't possible to change execution types via holding down the X or Square buttons, Therefore this page will compare the executions that resemble the proto's in some way or another.

Knife/Glass Shard

Prototype	Final (Hasty)

Plastic Bag

Prototype	Final (Hasty)

Baseball Bat

Prototype	Final (Violent)

Crowbar

Prototype	Final (Violent)

Final's violent execution looks somewhat inspired to proto's.

Blackjack/Nightstick

Somewhat similar to final's, except that Cash holds the hunter's throat at the end.

Prototype	Final (Hasty)

The audio of this execution was heard in one of the videos that Rockstar made for the game's promotional page. Here's a video of the prototype execution with the audio, note that it fits perfectly with the animation.