E3play_3 is an unused area in Pikmin. A duplicate of this area also exists, under the name play_3. It is an earlier version of The Forest of Hope, devoid of water, and with some sections aligned differently. Judging by the name, this map may have showed up on an E3 Conference for people to play, or used for a trailer.
It is found under /dataDir/courses/test/E3play_3.mod, and can be replaced by The Forest of Hope in the PAL version by using the following Action Replay code:
- 057E4950 32B239A4
- 057E4954 00424B41
Overview
In terms of geometry, this area is identical to The Forest of Hope. The differences come mainly in the fact that all bodies of water are lacking, often replaced with high walls, and that a few sections are arranged differently. The only bodies of water that have not been replaced with high walls are the ones near the cardboard box, where there is only flat ground. There is also flat ground in the easternmost area, creating a clear path between the area with the Shock Absorber from the rest. One important difference is the fact that the landing site only has one exit: the north one. There are walls enclosing the site in all other directions.
Video
{{#ev:youtube|kl0pagZp6r4|400|right}} E3play_3 is the first area shown in the video. Note that in the video, The Impact Site was replaced as opposed to The Forest of Hope. This results in the placement of the objects, as well as the general ambience, to match up less than it should.