Resident Evil 0 N64 Prototype Rom //top\\
Low-polygon, heavily pixelated, Rebecca wears her classic RE1 outfit.
In July 2015, Capcom officially released footage of the N64 prototype version as part of their promotional campaign for the Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster, giving fans a clear look at the early graphics and character models.
To understand the value of the prototype, one must rewind to the late 1990s. Capcom had just pulled off a miracle: Resident Evil 2 on the N64. Against all odds, a team led by Angel Studios (now Rockstar San Diego) compressed the entire dual-disc PS1 epic onto a 64MB cartridge, complete with full-motion video and voice acting. Resident Evil 0 N64 Prototype Rom
originally wore a beret and a different outfit that would have evolved into her RE1 look as the game progressed.
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The project was officially announced at Tokyo Game Show 1999. Capcom chose the N64 for two primary reasons:
's design was mostly established, though he was originally going to give Rebecca her iconic red bandana instead of the dog tags seen in the final game.