User:StretchyGoose/TGS Move Demo Level List

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Main article: Build:LittleBigPlanet (2009-09-17) TGS Move Demo.

The mythical TGS Move Demo Prototype of LittleBigPlanet for the PlayStation 3, is considered to be a treasure trove of unreleased and scrapped contents of varying qualities and quantities relating to the development of the first LittleBigPlanet title. One of the most striking discoveries is the over-abundance of mostly playable Levels ranging from rigid to well-developed gameplay concepts, early variants of both pre-existing and forgotten Story and DLC Levels, palette grids of contents for various Themes and downloadable contents, and so much more.

There is much information to go over, and this page aims to document every single unique instance that can be possibly explored.

Legend

Overview

In this Prototype Build, there is estimated to be around 1920+ BIN Files to document. Due to the amount of Levels and the stipulations around the way some of them tend to function, there will be a list detailing the format in which this documentation will be informed below.

folder/directory

Directory Description

Here will be a short description for the directory as a whole. Every Level will be sorted by the oldest GUID available. Some retail Levels are contained within these directories already, so those will not be listed if they are the exact same as their already released counterparts.

Sub-Directory Description

A second description to describe another, smaller directory located within the major directory.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
bin_filenames	The exact filename of the BIN (Level) file in question.	g00000
descriptions	A general description of the Level in question. Try to note: Simple information regarding the Level and its design. Points of interest (if any) Historical/developmental importance (if any) Any strange oddities that are visible. A Gallery is also included for Levels that need more visual representation. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g00000
level_status_1_completable	The level loads and can be completed through a Scoreboard or game ender.	g00000	Completable
level_status_2_working	If the level loads but cannot be completed through regular means.	g00000	Working
level_status_3_loadable	The level loads, but cannot be entered without the use of cheats (IE; if there is not a spawn point for the player to enter from.)	g00000	Loadable
level_status_3_loadable_PS3	Ditto, but loads exclusively on real PS3 hardware.	g00000	Loadable PS3 Only
level_status_3_loadable_RPCS3	Ditto, but loads exclusively on the RPCS3 emulator. (Results may vary due to RPCS3 being in active development.)	g00000	Loadable RPCS3 Only
level_status_4_crashes	The level will not load at all without external modifications.	g00000	Crashes

Level Lists

game_play_concepts

game_play_concepts

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01_blu-ray2_kengo_ideas

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Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
temp_name.bin	TEMP DESC	g00000	Completable

00_developer_levels_episode_1

00_developer_levels_episode_1

The directory where all finalized Story Themes are located. While this is where the retail release Levels for the Story Mode can be found, there are also plenty of scrapped Levels and oddities to document here.

england_garden

The directory for Levels relating to The Gardens Story Theme. This Build contains a few extra Levels in this folder that are not present within the retail release of the game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
pal_england_garden_mg_skipping.bin	Duplicate of a Level with the same filename within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. Nothing to note outside of the fact that this is a Palette Level.	g26357	Loadable
england_garden_ml_mushroom.bin	Duplicate of a Level with the same filename within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. Nothing to note outside of the possibility that this Level was being reconsidered for the game, hence why it can be found in this directory as it is.	g26377	Working
england_garden_ml_see_saw_2.bin	This Mini-Level is a finalized and much more polished version of a Mini-Level by the same filename within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. Dumpty is present within this Level; though using the finalized design, hasn't yet been replaced by Little Xim. Dumpty mentions that this is the second Castle Climb, confirming that there would have been more Levels past the first Castle Climb Challenge from retail. Outside the Level in Create Mode, you can see a large floating ring of decorations, the same pattern and items used for the scoreboard's decorations.	g26379	Completable
england_garden_ml_see_saw_3.bin	This Mini-Level is a similar case to the instance above, this time adding a small set of hazardous waters at the bottom for an extra challenge. Dumpty is once again present and claims that this is the third and final Castle Climb Challenge. The ring of floating decorations is still present; but this time to the left of the Level near the entrance if out of bounds, one can discover a mushroom tree, a Basic Sponge block and Basic Wood platform if in Create Mode.	g26380	Completable
england_garden_ml_stars.bin	Duplicate of a Level with the same filename within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. Nothing to note outside of the possibility that this Level was being reconsidered for the game, hence why it can be found in this directory as it is.	g26381	Completable
england_garden_ml_pull_cart.bin	Main article: TEMP LINK. This is a new and unique Mini-Level possibly developed sometime during the spring/summer of 2008 due to the early model of Dumpty being present. Despite Dumpty being able to be cracked open, no score bubbles are found within. This Level is referenced as the Horse Play Challenge, and is likely the actual name of this Level. The goal is to drag and use the Small Wooden Steed to collect many score bubbles and reach the end as fast as you can. Out of bounds, you can find a series of hill assets made up of both Basic Wood and Green Floral Fabric Materials, though they are floating and the fabric is not grabbable. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g30454	Completable
england_garden_cc_birdshoot.bin	Main article: TEMP LINK. This is another unique Mini-Level intended for The Gardens, where you'll have to use a Sticker (seemingly any Sticker) to try and knock multiple Birdy on String that are attached to balloons out of the sky and collect Score Bubbles. However, if you miss the birds approximately seven times, you'll fall to the bottom of the map and the challenge is over. There is no Scoreboard present, so falling to the bottom will be considered the end of the Level. The numbers that warn the player on how many attempts they have left are unique, and are made out of the Black Scribble Sticker. A Prize Bubble for the Fired Egg Sticker is also present within the playable area. At the bottom you may find a Smart Hovel Object clipping with the rest of the structure, and an early version of the attempt wheel mechanism hidden behind it. Oddly enough, beyond the playable area to the left of the level, you can actually find a featureless layout of the beginning segment of the First Steps Main Level. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g41671	Completable

africa

The directory for Levels relating to The Savannah Story Theme. This Build contains a few extra Levels in this folder that are not present within the retail release of the game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
africa_mg_hippos.bin	Duplicate of a Level with the same filename within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. Still no hippos. :(	g26600	Working
africa_ml_giraffes.bin	An updated version of its predecessor within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. This time around. the Level is set during the day, and 'Tapha Niang' plays with the finalized Boombox Object design. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g26733	Completable
africa_ml_meerkat_smash.bin	Extremely similar to its predecessor within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. Only difference is that 'Tapha Niang' plays within this Level. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g26940	Completable

england_seaside

The directory for Levels relating to the scrapped Seaside Story Theme. This directory isn't found anywhere in the retail game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
england_seaside_main_sand_castle.bin	Almost identical to the variant found in the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. One thing to note is that the early Boombox Gameplay Object was replaced with its retail iteration, this time playing the English Seaside IntMusic track (which later became 'Tea By The Sea'), instead of My Patch.	g27221	Working

japan_zen_garden

The directory for Levels relating to The Islands Story Theme. This Build contains a few extra Levels in this folder that are not present within the retail release of the game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
japan_zen_ml_hopity_hop.bin	A slightly updated variant of its predecessor within the wip_developer_levels_episode_1 directory. This time, the Islands Background is used with its nighttime lighting, and multiple instances of the Fire Hazard is present.	g29832	Completable
japan_zen_ml_climb_the_tower.bin	Seemingly an early variant of the Roller Castle Mini-Level. It is pretty similar to the retail variant, though the green wheels are gone and are instead red, and like most of the Mini-Levels of this era, Little Xim is nowhere to be seen. The ground also has a unique structure made up of Basic Stone cut up into slices, which adds a kind of cracked stone aesthetic. There are also a few palette wheels outside of the playable area, that also includes a shuriken wheel, meaning that there may have been dangers planned to be present within the Level; yet none are present in the playable area.	g42362	Completable
japan_zen_main_2_opt.bin	This level needs to be looked further into by the Page Authors. Seems to be a slightly earlier variant of Sensei's Lost Castle. The Level is mostly the same other than a few small differences such as the Flame Throwing Cat Object having vibrant blue fur instead of its usual orange coloring, and the Sumo Wrestlers at the end of the Level are already active before they drop own into the playable area.	g56524	Completable

russia_snow_wilderness

The directory for Levels relating to The Wilderness Story Theme. This Build contains a few extra Levels in this folder that are not present within the retail release of the game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
russia_snow_mg_tetris.bin	This one is a unique Mini-Game that is based off of the iconic gameplay of Tetris. It uses a complex logic system to determine when a row of blocks are filled, and which shapes will spawn. The player will be stuck in the middle of it using a Jetpack, and trying to fit in the blocks before you get squashed. If you do manage to lose, you will spawn at the Scoreboard. This Level is also entirely unfurnished, and uses a blank background set in the nighttime lighting. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g39242	Completable
russia_snow_ml_jumper_tank.bin	This is also a unique Mini-Level where you must use the Jumper Tank Object to roll, blast and jump your way through the snowy tundra! There are two tanks present, the main retail version and an older unfinished model missing the jump mechanic. The only issue is that the main tank also cannot jump, due to the mechanism being broken; although once you blast your way through a few set of walls in the first half of the Level, you can simply walk the rest of your way to the Scoreboard without too much trouble. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g50892	Completable
end_and_start.bin	This Level only contains the singular scoreboard area of The Bunker Main Level. There is a bit of snow built around it, suggesting that this may have originated from an earlier variant of the Level. Despite the fact that the Checkpoint is right next to the Scoreboard, the flooring that holds the Scoreboard is too high up to reach by any normal means.	g56220	Working

mexico_desert

The directory for Levels relating to The Canyons Story Theme. This Build contains a few extra Levels in this folder that are not present within the retail release of the game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
temp_name.bin	TEMP DESC	g00000	Completable

mexico_graveyard

The directory for Levels relating to The Wedding Story Theme. This Build contains a few extra Levels in this folder that are not present within the retail release of the game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
temp_name.bin	TEMP DESC	g00000	Completable

usa_new_york

The directory for Levels relating to The Metropolis Story Theme. This Build contains a few extra Levels in this folder that are not present within the retail release of the game.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
temp_name.bin	TEMP DESC	g00000	Completable

introduction

A directory simply containing both the retail Introduction and an earlier variant that is fairly unique.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
intro_level_photos.bin	Main article: TEMP LINK. This level seems to be an unfinished and early variant of the retail Introduction; with the layout being very different, having many empty cardboard polaroids at the beginning of the Level, with no developer face stickers in sight. Some interesting things to note is that there are many more arrows than normal, and the scrapped Doodled PlayStation 3 sticker is present. The end of the level is where it starts to resemble the final variant, though the LittleBigPlanet sign is different, and even uses a Basic Sponge material with a different bevel. BRONTOSAURUS BRONTOSAURUS 2 BRONTOSAURUS 3 BRONTOSAURUS 86	g56222	Working

levels_for_tutorial_videos

TEMP TEXT.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
temp_name.bin	TEMP DESC	g00000	Completable

tutorials

TEMP TEXT.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
temp_name.bin	TEMP DESC	g00000	Completable

00_developer_levels_episode_3

00_developer_levels_episode_3

A selection of Levels relating to both concepts for LittleBigPlanet 2 Grapple Hook gameplay, and Motion Controller functionality that would later be refined and used for Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves.

Bin Filename	Description	GUID	Status
grapple_test_1.bin	A short but fun Level that demonstrates various gameplay concepts for the Grapple Hook. N/A	g71203	Completable
grapple_test_2.bin	Another much longer Level that demonstrates various gameplay concepts for the Grapple Hook. Though the last obstacle is impossible to pass due to broken Emitters, the Level up to that point is completely playable. N/A	g71455	Working
motion_controller.bin	A whiteboxed concept of a Level that uses and demonstrates Motion Controller functionality in LittleBigPlanet's engine. Ironically, Motion Controller functions do not work in the Build, thus it is impossible get past the first obstacle. Notably, the Level uses occasional assets from very early LittleBigPlanet 2, such as the White Plastic Material and various Arcade Kit Logic parts.	g83376	Working
motion_controller_palette.bin	Palette Level for motion_controller.bin.	g83377	Loadable
motion_controller_palette_2.bin	Palette Level for motion_controller_2.bin.	g84392	Loadable
motion_controller_2.bin	Second revision of motion_controller_2.bin, now art passed with a theme set in a Savannah-esque Level. Like the first revision, early LittleBigPlanet 2 content is still utilized - and though the Level is still broken due to the lack of Motion Controller functionality in the Build, a working version of the Level can be seen in an upload by Janglez311 on Youtube.com. where the Level was used to showcase Motion Controller functionality in LittleBigPlanet at Sony's 2009 Tokyo Game Show. This is also the exact Level the Build boots into by default. A screenshot of the level's entrance.	g84393	Working