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[[File:Debug Menu.png|300px|thumb|The Combat Debug menu in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
 
The '''debug menu''' is a special menu in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' that can be accessed with the use of an [[Action Replay]]. The code that accesses the debug menu differs with each version of ''Melee''.
[[Image:Debug Menu.png|300px|thumb|The Combat Debug menu in ''Super Smash Bros.''|right]]The '''debug menu''' is a special menu in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' that players can access with the use of an [[Action Replay]]. The code that accesses the debug menu depends on the version of ''Melee'' they have.


==Function==
==Function==
The debug menu was a feature that was used by the developers to test certain aspects in the game, generally as an attempt to prevent glitches or errors from appearing, hence its name of debug. The developers never removed the debug menu from the games, and as a result, the debug menus can be accessed through devices such as an [[Action Replay]] or [[GameShark]].


The debug menu allows a player to do many different things in the game that normally would not be possible, such as gaining access to any [[character]], [[stage]], [[item]], and [[mode]] in the game, including those not accessible through normal play. They can also view all the [[trophy|trophies]], such as [[Samus Unmasked]], all character endings, and other features, including [[Beta elements (SSB)|unused elements]]. Players can also modify the actual gameplay, such as causing specific items to spawn at any spot, swapping movesets, or modify the [[Artificial Intelligence]] of the computer.
The debug menu was a feature that was used by the developers to test certain aspects in the game. The developers never removed the debug menu from the game. As a result, hackers were able to access the menu with cheats and codes. The debug menu allows a player to do many different things in the game. The player can gain access to any [[character]], [[stage]], [[item]], and [[mode]] in the game,including those not accessible through normal play. They can also view all the [[trophy|trophies]], character endings, and other features. It is highly recommended that it is not used with a memory card plugged in.


Using devices to access the Debug Menu, however, can be risky; the game can crash if the player uses incorrect parameters (such as attempting to play as [[NONE]], winning a game with {{SSBM|Master Hand}} or using [[AKANEIA]] as a stage). In the worst cases, the game can cause save games to corrupt in ''SSB'' or ''Melee'', or at worst, corrupt the entire card for ''Melee''; as such, it is generally recommended that it is not used with a memory card plugged in, or at least have a backup.
==Debug menu exclusives==


In [[Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games]], outside of debug mode use, Sakurai reveals that [[percentage]]s would often be set through manually assigning damage to certain moves, such as setting {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[forward tilt]] to deal 100%.<ref name="msomg"/>
===In ''SSB''===
In order to get to the Debug Menu, a [[GameShark]] or an emulator must be used.
*Note: SSB has a Combat Debug Menu and a System Debug Menu. The former tests the aspects of the fighters to see what's right for the game. The latter is used for making changes to the game directly on the [[N64]], so programmers wouldn't have to return to the computer.


==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
Combat Debug Includes:
{{Main|Debug menu (SSB)}}
In order to get to the debug menu, a [[GameShark]] or an emulator must be used.


Combat Debug Includes:
*The player can gain access to any stage, even the ones that are not in the final game, such as [[Kirby Beta Stage 1]] or [[Kirby Beta Stage 2]].
*The player can gain access to any stage, even the ones that are not in the final game, such as [[Kirby Beta Stage 1]] or [[Kirby Beta Stage 2]] and [[Final Destination]].
*The player can gain access to any character, as well as boss characters.
*The player can gain access to any character, as well as boss characters.
*The player can adjust the damage of each character. (Adjusting damage was not possible in the original game and ''Melee''. In ''[[Brawl]]'', one can adjust it via [[Handicap]]s).
*The player can adjust the damage of each character. (Adjusting damage was not possible in the original game and ''Melee''. In ''[[Brawl]]'', one can adjust it via [[Handicap]]s).
*The player can make the [[CPU]] characters always stop, walk, evade, or attack.
*The player can make the [[CPU]] characters always stop, [[walk]], [[evade|run]], or [[attack]].
*Changes cannot be saved.
*Changes cannot be saved.


System Debug Includes:
System Debug Includes:
*The player can play all sound effects, including ones not included in the final game, such as (what are presumed to be) [[Final Smash]]es.
*The player can play all sound effects, including ones not included in the final game, such as (what are presumed to be) [[Final Smash]]es.
*The player can test match-end animations, such as a paper airplane.
*The player can test 3D animations, such as a paper airplane.
*The player can watch "New Character Signals" for every character.
*The player can watch "New Character Signals" for every character.
*Changes can be saved.
*Changes can be saved.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
===In ''Melee''===
{{Main|Debug menu (SSBM)}}
In order to get to the Debug Menu, an Action Replay or an emulator must be used.
[[File:DebugMenuMain.png|thumb|The debug menu in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
*Note: The Combat and System Debug Menus are combined.
In order to get to the debug menu, an Action Replay device must be used.
 
Features include:
Features include:


*The player can gain access to any stage, even ones not included in the final game, such as [[AKANEIA]], although many of them crash.
*The player can gain access to any stage, even ones not included in the final game, such as [[AKANEIA]].
*The player can gain access to any character, including [[Boss]]es and even [[Sandbag]].
*The player can gain access to any character, including [[Boss]]es and even [[Sandbag]].
*The player can make the CPU characters always stop, walk, run, and attack.
*The player can make the CPU characters always stop, walk, run, and attack.
*The player can use modes and CPU behaviors used in [[Events]] (see below).
*The player can use modes and CPU behaviors used in [[Events]].
*The player can view hitboxes and animation data.
*The player can have an unrestricted camera.
*The player can simulate the results screen.
*The player can erase data on the Memory Card.
*The player can erase data on the Memory Card.
*Changes can be saved.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==
===In ''Brawl''===
[[File:TrainingSSBU.jpg|thumb|250px|The trajectory display in Training Mode, originally a debug feature.]]
''Brawl'' does not have a Debug Menu, but there are test modes when a player hacks the game.
In an episode of [[Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games]], Sakurai reveals that the trajectory visuals in [[Training Mode]] were originally a debug mode feature. He also showcases the debug camera feature used for the ''Ultimate'' version of [[pic of the day]], including issues such as objects disappearing during use.<ref name="msomg">[https://youtu.be/AdBcCQtuATc Masahiro Sakurai on Making Games - Debug Mode <nowiki>[Programming & Tech]</nowiki>]</ref>


==References==
==Videos==
{{reflist}}
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF9z_snHdfg Combat Debug N64]


==See also==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ATARa8wxc&feature=PlayList&p=0144B3950B1CB974&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=11 N64 System Debug]
*[[Action Replay]]


==External links==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZnQ89fSG1U ''Melee'' Debug]
*[http://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros./Debug_Menus Article on ''SSB''{{'}}s debug.]
*[http://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros._Melee/Master_Debug_Menu Article on ''Melee''{{'}}s debug.]


{{SSBMMenus}}
==Trivia==
*There is a [[Kirby]] reference in the background ''SSB'' System Debug Menu. ''[[Earthbound (game)|EarthBound]]'' also has this in its debug menu.
*In the SSB Combat Menu, there is no music, unlike in ''Melee'', where the menu music is running.


[[Category:Hacking]]
==See also==
*[[Action Replay]]
[[Category: Hacking]]

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