The Hidden Secrets of Alien Resurrection on the PS1

The video reveals hidden features of Alien Resurrection for the PlayStation 1, including a secret cheat code for booting backup discs.

Summary

  • Alien Resurrection was developed by Argonaut Games and released three years after the film, at the end of the PlayStation 1's life cycle.
  • The game is remembered for pioneering modern analog controls in FPS games and pushing the PS1 hardware to its limits.
  • Mixed reviews at release, with some praising it as the best FPS on the system and others criticizing its difficulty and controls.
  • Developer Martin Piper provided information on hidden secrets in the game, including a cheat code that allows the game to boot backup discs without a mod chip.
  • The video demonstrates how to unlock the cheat menus and use the secret code to boot a backup copy of Silent Hill.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Alien Resurrection

0:00 - 40 sec

Overview of Alien Resurrection's development and its significance in FPS control evolution.

Overview of Alien Resurrection's development and its significance in FPS control evolution.

  • Alien Resurrection was developed by Argonaut Games, based on the 1997 film and released for PS1 in 2000.
  • It's known for being one of the first FPS games with modern analog controls.
  • The game pushed the PS1 to its limits and is remembered fondly despite its high difficulty.

Chapter 2

Reception and Legacy

0:40 - 27 sec

Mixed critical reception and personal reflections on the game's lasting impact.

Mixed critical reception and personal reflections on the game's lasting impact.

  • Alien Resurrection received mixed reviews, with some praising and others criticizing it.
  • The game's difficulty and control system were points of contention among reviewers.
  • Despite the mixed reception, the game is seen as having aged well.

Chapter 3

Hidden Secrets Revealed

1:07 - 55 sec

Unveiling previously undisclosed secrets within Alien Resurrection.

Unveiling previously undisclosed secrets within Alien Resurrection.

  • Developer Martin Piper provided new information about hidden secrets in the game.
  • The game contains a secret that allows it to act as a boot disc for playing backup copies of games.
  • This feature was never made public before and was not disclosed to Sony.

Chapter 4

Demonstration of the Secret Cheat Code

2:01 - 1 min, 0 sec

Step-by-step guide to using the cheat code to boot backup discs.

Step-by-step guide to using the cheat code to boot backup discs.

  • The cheat code allows Alien Resurrection to wait for a disc swap and boot any new disc.
  • This effectively turns the game into a boot disc for playing backups on a PS1 without modding.
  • The process involves entering a specific cheat code and swapping the game disc with a backup CDR.

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3:02 - 47 sec

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Chapter 6

Live Demonstration of the Boot Disc Feature

3:49 - 4 min, 21 sec

Real-time demonstration of using Alien Resurrection to boot a backup game.

Real-time demonstration of using Alien Resurrection to boot a backup game.

  • The video provides an unedited demonstration of the entire process to boot a backup disc.
  • A detailed explanation of the button combinations to access cheat menus and perform the disc swap is provided.
  • The process is successfully demonstrated by booting a backup copy of Silent Hill.

Chapter 7

Background and Technical Explanation

8:10 - 1 min, 53 sec

Insights into the cheat's purpose and technical workings within the game.

Insights into the cheat's purpose and technical workings within the game.

  • The boot disc feature was a technology test for potential multi-disc games, allowing disc changes without resetting the console.
  • The feature was not disclosed to Sony, as it would have been rejected during certification.
  • The technical aspect involves a PlayStation API call that stops the drive to swap discs while maintaining memory.

Chapter 8

Acknowledgments and Conclusion

10:02 - 37 sec

Thanks to Martin Piper for the information and a call to action for viewers.

Thanks to Martin Piper for the information and a call to action for viewers.

  • Acknowledgment of Martin Piper's contribution and promotion of his YouTube channel.
  • The video concludes with an appreciation for the viewers' attention and invites feedback.

Chapter 9

Closing Music

10:40 - 18 sec

Final moments feature the video's closing music.

Final moments feature the video's closing music.

  • The video ends with a music outro.