File:DebugMenuMelee.png
The debug menu in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
The Debug Menu is an element of development that was accidentally left in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Within the menu, the player has control over almost all aspects of the game, including unplayable characters, unplayable and special stages, special CPU behaviors, and more. In order to get to the debug menu, an Action Replay device must be used.
Reoccurring Lists
Characters
| Debug Name | Character |
|---|---|
| CKIND_CAPTAIN |  Captain Falcon
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| CKIND_DONKEY |  Donkey Kong
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| CKIND_FOX | Captain Falcon
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| CKIND_GAMEWATCH |  Mr. Game & Watch
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| CKIND_KIRBY |  Kirby
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| CKIND_KOOPA |  Bowser
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| CKIND_LINK |  Link
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| CKIND_LUIGI |  Luigi
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| CKIND_MARIO |  Mario
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| CKIND_MARS |  Marth
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| CKIND_MEWTWO |  Mewtwo
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| CKIND_NESS |  Ness
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| CKIND_PEACH |  Peach
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| CKIND_PIKACHU | Captain Falcon
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| CKIND_POPONANA |  Ice Climbers
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| CKIND_PURIN |  Jigglypuff
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| CKIND_SAMUS |  Samus
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| CKIND_YOSHI |  Yoshi
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| CKIND_ZE->SE |  Zelda
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| CKIND_SE->ZE |  Sheik
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| CKIND_FALCO |  Falco
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| CKIND_CLINK |  Young Link
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| CKIND_DRMRIO |  Dr. Mario
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| CKIND_EMBLEM |  Roy
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| CKIND_PICHU | Kirby
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| CKIND_GANON |  Ganondorf
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| CKIND_MASTERH |  Master Hand
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| CKIND_BOY |  Fighting Wire Frame ♂
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| CKIND_GIRL | Fighting Wire Frame ♀
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| CKIND_GKOOPS |  Giga Bowser
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| CKIND_CREZYH |  Crazy Hand
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| CKIND_SANDBAG |  Sandbag
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| CKIND_POPO | Popo (solo)
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| CKIND_NONE | NONE |
Stages
| Debug Name | Stage Name | In-Game Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUMMY | None- Debug Menu Only | A debug stage that crashes the game when trying to load it, although use of action replay codes can force the stage to load. The stage itself is totally black, with one invisible platform in the middle. The stage has no blast lines, so characters will fall forever. | |
| TEST | None- Debug Menu Only | A debug stage that features oddly shaped platforms and a low resolution picture of a bar as the background. It is unusually long. | |
| IZUMI | Fountain of Dreams | Playable Stage | |
| PSTADIUM | Pokémon Stadium | Playable Stage | |
| CASTLE | Princess Peach's Castle | Playable Stage | |
| KONGO | Kongo Jungle | Playable Stage | |
| ZEBES | Brinstar | Playable Stage | |
| CORNERIA | Corneria | Playable Stage | |
| STORY | Yoshi's Story | Playable Stage | |
| ONETT | Onett | Playable Stage | |
| MUTE CITY | Mute City | Playable Stage | |
| RCRUISE | Rainbow Cruise | Playable Stage | |
| GARDEN | Jungle Japes | Playable Stage | |
| GREATBAY | Great Bay | Playable Stage | |
| SHRINE | Temple | Playable Stage | |
| KRAID | Brinstar Depths | Playable Stage | |
| YOSTER | Yoshi's Island | Playable Stage | |
| GREENS | Green Greens | Playable Stage | |
| FOURSIDE | Fourside | Playable Stage | |
| INISHIE1 | Mushroom Kingdom | Playable Stage | |
| INISHIE2 | Mushroom Kingdom II | Playable Stage | |
| AKANEIA | None- Debug Menu Only | A stage that crashes the game when trying to load it. There is no known code that can force it to load. It is believed to be a Fire Emblem stage because the music used to represent the Fire Emblem characters has the file name "akaneia.hps". | |
| VENOM | Venom | Playable Stage | |
| PURA | Poké Floats | Playable Stage | |
| BIGBLUE | Big Blue | Playable Stage | |
| ICEMT | Icicle Mountain | Playable Stage | |
| ICETOP | None- Debug Menu Only | An unused stage that crashes when trying to load it, although use of action replay codes can force the stage to load. The stage is believed to have been the "top" of Icicle Mountain. However, forcing it to load reveals that it is now just a clone of Icicle Mountain without music. | |
| FLATZONE | Flat Zone | Playable Stage | |
| OLD PPP | Past Stages: Dream Land | Playable Stage | |
| OLD YOSH | Past Stages: Yoshi's Island | Playable Stage | |
| OLD KONG | Past Stages: Kongo Jungle | Playable Stage | |
| BATTLE | Battlefield | Playable Stage | |
| LAST | Final Destination | Playable Stage | |
| T<CHAR> | Target Test | Stadium/Classic Mode | The Target Test stages for each character. The match ends if all the targets break. |
| TSEAK | Target Test | None- Debug Menu Only | An unused Target Test stage, presumably for Sheik. It has only 3 targets. |
| 1-1KINOKO | Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode) | Adventure Mode | A side scrolling stage used in Adventure Mode. The game will freeze when the player gets to the Yoshi fight section of the stage, but there are codes to prevent this. Touching the flagpole ends the match. |
| 1-2CASTLE | Princess Peach's Castle | Adventure Mode | A clone of Princess Peach's Castle used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Mario (or Luigi) and Peach here. Plays Rainbow Cruise music. |
| 2-1KONGO | Kongo Jungle | Adventure Mode | A clone of Kongo Jungle used in Adventure Mode. The player fights two tiny Donkey Kong here. |
| 2-2GARDEN | Jungle Japes | Adventure Mode | A clone of Jungle Japes used in Adventure Mode. The player fights a giant Donkey Kong here. |
| 3-1MEIKYU | Underground Maze | Adventure Mode | A side scrolling stage used in Adventure Mode. The game will freeze when the player encounters any of the Link fights, but there are codes to prevent this. Touching the Triforce ends the match. |
| 3-2SHRINE | Temple | Adventure Mode | A clone of Temple used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Zelda here. Plays Great Bay music. |
| 4-1ZEBES | Brinstar | Adventure Mode | A clone of Brinstar used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Samus here. There is a chance that Brinstar Depths music will play. |
| 4-2DASSYUT | Brinstar Escape Shaft | Adventure Mode | A vertical scrolling stage used in Adventure Mode. Touching the platform at the top ends the match. |
| 5-1GREENS | Green Greens | Adventure Mode | A clone of Green Greens used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Kirby here. There is a chance that Fountain of Dreams music will play. |
| 5-2GREENS | Green Greens | Adventure Mode | A clone of Green Greens used in Adventure Mode. The player fights a horde of Kirby here. |
| 5-3GREENS | Green Greens | Adventure Mode | A clone of Green Greens used in Adventure Mode. The player fights a giant Kirby here. There is a chance that N64 Dream Land music will play. |
| 6-1CORNERI | Corneria | Adventure Mode | A clone of Corneria used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Fox here. There is a chance that Venom music will play. |
| 6-2CORNERI | Corneria | Adventure Mode | A clone of Corneria used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Fox (or Falco if he's unlocked) here. The Arwings are much more aggressive. This stage is also used by Event #32: "Target Aquired". |
| 7PSTADIUM | Pokémon Stadium | Adventure Mode | A clone of Pokémon Stadium used in Adventure Mode. The player fights a horde of Pokémon here, primarily Pikachu but also including Jigglypuff and Pichu if they are unlocked. |
| 8-1BBROUTE | F-Zero Grand Prix | Adventure Mode | A side-scrolling stage used in Adventure Mode. Crossing the finish line ends the match. This stage is also used in Event #33: "Lethal Marathon". |
| 8-2MUTECIT | Mute City | Adventure Mode | A clone of Mute City used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Captain Falcon here. |
| 9-1ONETT | Onett | Adventure Mode | A clone of Onett used in Adventure Mode. The player fights a team of 3 Ness here. |
| 10-1ICEMT | Icicle Mountain | Adventure Mode | A vertical scrolling stage used in Adventure Mode. The game freezes when the player would fight the Ice Climbers. |
| 10-2 | None- Debug Menu Only | An unused stage, presumably meant to be a second part to the Ice Climber stage in Adventure Mode. It is functionally the same as ICETOP: it crashes the game when trying to load it, the same code can be used to prevent the crash, and it is just a clone of Icicle Mountain without music. | |
| 11-1BATTLE | Battlefield | Adventure Mode | A clone of Battlefield used in Adventure Mode. The player fights a horde of Fighting Wire Frames here. The stage's gravity has been noticeably reduced. |
| 11-2BATTLE | Battlefield | Adventure Mode | A clone of Battlefield used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Metal Mario (and Metal Luigi if unlocked) here. Plays Metal Battle music. |
| 12-1LAST | Final Destination | Adventure Mode | A clone of Final Destination used in Adventure Mode. The player fights a giant Bowser here. |
| 12-2LAST | Final Destination | Adventure Mode | A clone of Final Destination used in Adventure Mode. The player fights Giga Bowser here. Plays Giga Bowser music. |
| TUKISUSUME | Race to the Finish | Classic Mode | The stage race to the finish takes place in. Touching a door ends the match. |
| FIGUREGET | Trophy Collector | Classic Mode | The stage Snag the Trophies takes place in. The stage loads, but will crash when the first trophy spawns. There is a code to prevent the trophies from spawning. |
| HOMERUN | Home-Run Stadium | Stadium | The stage Home-Run Contest takes place in. It extends almost infinitely to the right, but oddly, it has an upper blast line. Also, after 800 feet, the game will stop loading floor and background textures. This is because the trigger for the load is the Sandbag crossing a trigger line a little before the 800 feet mark. |
| HEAL | All-Star Rest Area | All-Star Mode | The rest area from All-Star Mode. |
Items
| Debug Name | Item |
|---|---|
| CAPSULE | Capsule |
| BOX | Crate |
| TARU | Barrel |
| EGG | Egg |
| KUSUDAMA | Party Ball |
| TARUCANN | Barrel Cannon |
| BOMBHEI | Bob-Omb |
| DOSEI | Mr. Saturn |
| HEART | Heart Container |
| TOMATO | Maxim Tomato |
| STAR | Starman |
| BAT | Home-Run Bat |
| SWORD | Beam Sword |
| PARASOL | Parasol |
| G SHELL | Green Shell |
| R SHELL | Red Shell |
| L GUN | Ray Gun |
| FREEZE | Freezie |
| FOODS | Food |
| MSBOMB | Motion Sensor Bomb |
| FLIPPER | Flipper |
| S SCOPE | Super Scope |
| STARROD | Star Rod |
| LIPSTICK | Lip's Stick |
| HARISEN | Fan |
| F FLOWER | Fire Flower |
| KINOKO | Super Mushroom |
| DKINOKO | Poison Mushroom |
| HAMMER | Hammer |
| WSTAR | Warp Star |
| SCBALL | Screw Attack |
| RABBITC | Bunny Hood |
| METALB | Metal Box |
| SPYCLOAK | Cloaking Device |
| M BALL | Pokéball |
| KURIBOH | Goomba |
| LEADEAD | Redead |
| OCTAROCK | Octorok |
| OTTOSEI | Topi |
| OLD-KURI | Nothing |
| MATO | Target |
| HEIHO | Fly Guy |
| NOKONOKO | Green Koopa |
| PATAPATA | Red Koopa |
| LIKELIKE | Like Like |
| OLD-LEAD | Nothing |
| OLD-OCTA | Nothing |
| OLD-OTTO | Nothing |
| WHITEBEA | Polar Bear |
| KLAP | Klaptrap |
| ZGSHELL | Green Koopa Shell |
| ZRSHELL | Red Koopa Shell |
Pokémon
| Pokémon | Debug Name |
|---|---|
| RANDOM | Random Pokémon |
| TOSAKINTO | Goldeen |
CPU Modes
| Debug Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CPTP_STAY | The default CPU mode for Training Mode (Denoted "Stand"). The CPU will not move except to recover. It will occasionally use a ledge attack. |
| CPTP_WALK | A standard CPU mode used in Training Mode (Denoted "Walk"). The CPU will walk back and forth across the stage. |
| CPTP_ESCAPE | A standard CPU mode used in Training Mode (Denoted "Evade"). The CPU actively avoid interaction with the player. |
| CPTP_JUMP | A standard CPU mode used in Training Mode (Denoted "Jump"). The CPU will constantly single jump. |
| CPTP_NORMAL | A standard CPU mode used in both Versus Mode and Training Mode (Denoted "Attack"). The CPU behaves normally, throwing out attacks and maneuvers. |
| CPTP_MANUAL | A standard CPU mode used in Training Mode (Denoted "Human"). The CPU is controlled by the other 3 controllers. |
| CPTP_NANA | The default mode for the partner Ice Climber, so that he/she follows the leader, attacks with the leader, etc. |
| CPTP_DEFENSIVE | Causes the CPU to only use defensive tactics, such as shields and rolls. |
| CPTP_STRUGGLE | Causes the CPU to attack the nearest opponent, regardless of whether they are a human or a CPU. This is different from normal CPU behavior because a normal CPU will dedicate its attention to human opponents, unless a CPU stands between it and a human, or if there are no human opponents in the match. |
| CPTP_FREAK | Causes the CPU to stay where they are, but attack when an opponent comes near. Used in the event match Kirbys on Parade. |
| CPTP_COOPERATE | Causes the CPU to follow the player and attack them. |
| CPTP_SPLWLINK | Cause the CPU to only use their down special move when set to Link and Samus respectively. They are used in the event match Bomb-fest. "SPLW" is an abbreviation of "Special Low", which reflects that the character only uses their down (or "low") special. |
| CPTP_SPLWSAMUS | |
| CPTP_ONLYITEM | Causes the CPU to only use items, as opposed to using any other attacks, as Jigglypuff does in the event Legendary Pokémon. |
| CPTP_EVZELDA | Causes Zelda to transform into Sheik more often, as she does in the event match Hide 'n' Sheik. It is presumed to stand for "Event Zelda". |
| CPTP_NOACT | Causes the CPU to do absolutely nothing. This is not to be confused with Stand, in which the CPU will still attempt to recover if knocked off. |
| CPTP_AIR | Restricts the CPU's jumping height. This does not affect the height gained by the character's up special move, meaning that this mode has far more of an effect on aerial play than it does on the character's recovery. |
| CPTP_ITEM | Causes the CPU to attempt to grab all items that appear. Otherwise, the CPU is normal. This is used for CPUs in event matches like Event 7: Pokémon Battle. |
VERSUS MODE
DAIRANTOU V1
| Sub-Menu | Item | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAR SELECT | CHARA_1-4 | Sets the character for players 1-4. | See here. |
| ALL CHAR | Sets the character for player 5 (See here). | ||
| SCALE SELECT | SCALE__1-4 | Sets the scale for each player. | Min=0.20; Max=5.00; Increment=0.10 |
| KIND SELECT | PKIND__1-4 | Sets the player type for players 1-4. |
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| ALL PKIND | Sets the player type for player 5 (See here). | ||
| COLOR SELECT | COLOR_1-4 | Sets which pallet swap players 1-4 will use. | Min=0; Max=9; Increment=1 |
| SUB COLOR | SUBCOLOR_1-4 | Sets which coloration players 1-4 will use. |
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| DAMAGE SET | DAMAGE_1-4 | Sets how much damage players 1-4 start out with each time they spawn. | Min=0; Max=999; Increment=1 |
| OFFENCERATIO | OFFRATIO_1-4 | Sets how much knockback players 1-4 deal. | Min=0.10; Max=3.00; Increment=0.10 |
| DEFENCERATIO | DEFRATIO_1-4 | Sets how much knockback players 1-4 take. | Min=0.10; Max=3.00; Increment=0.10 |
| CPUTYPE SET | TYPE__C1-4 | Sets the behavior CPU players 1-4 will adopt. | See here. |
| CPULEVEL SET | LEVEL_C1-4 | Sets the AI level for computer players 1-4. | Min=0; Max=9; Increment=1 |
| TEAM SELECT | TEAM_1-4 | Sets the team players 1-4 are on. Only active if "MELEEKIND" is set to "TEAM BATTLE". |
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| STAGE | Sets the stage the match will take place on. | See here. | |
| MELEEKIND | Sets what type of match will take place. |
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| EXIT | Starts the match. Pressing Start while on this menu will trigger this. |
DAIRANTOU V2
CHAR SELECT
- CHARA_1-4: Sets the character for players 1-4.
- ALL CHAR: Sets the character for player 5 (See here).
See here.
SCALE SELECT
- SCALE__1-4: Sets the scale for each player. Min=0.20; Max=5.00; Increment=0.10
KIND SELECT
- PKIND__1-4: Sets the player type for players 1-4.
- ALL PKIND: Sets the player type for player 5 (See here).
- HUMAN: A human controlled player.
- CPU: A computer controlled player.
- DEMO: A human controlled computer player (similar to the CPTP_MANUAL CPU mode.)
- NONE: No player.
COLOR SELECT
- COLOR_1-4: Sets which pallet swap players 1-4 will use.
SUB COLOR
- SUBCOLOR_1-4: Sets which coloration players 1-4 will use.
- 0: Normal coloration
- 1: Bright coloration; Used in team battles where two of the same character are on the same team.
- 2: Dark coloration; Used in team battles where three of the same character are on the same team.
- 3: Black coloration; Used in Event #18: "Link's Adventure".
- 4: Gray coloration; Used as the gray background outline for Mr. Game & Watch.
- 5+: Game crashes.
DAMAGE SET
- DAMAGE_1-4: Sets how much damage players 1-4 start out with each time they spawn. Min=0; Max=999; Increment=1
OFFENCERATIO
- OFFRATIO_1-4: Sets how much knockback players 1-4 deal. Min=0.10; Max=3.00; Increment=0.10
DEFENCERATIO
- DEFRATIO_1-4: Sets how much knockback players 1-4 take. Min=0.10; Max=3.00; Increment=0.10
CPUTYPE SET
- TYPE__C1-4: Sets the behavior CPU players 1-4 will adopt.
See here.
CPULEVEL SET
- LEVEL_C1-4: Sets the AI level for computer players 1-4. Min=0; Max=9; Increment=1
TEAM SELECT
- TEAM_1-4: Sets the team players 1-4 are on. Only active if "MELEEKIND" is set to "TEAM BATTLE".
- RED-TEAM: The red team.
- GREEN-TEAM: The green team.
- BLUE-TEAM: The blue team.
STAGE
- Sets the stage the match will take place on.
See here.
MELEEKIND
- Sets what type of match will take place.
- BATTLE ROYAL: Sets the match to be a free-for-all.
- TEAM BATTLE: Sets the match to be a team battle.
EXIT
- Starts the match. Pressing Start while on this menu will trigger this.
RULE V1
| Sub-Menu | Item | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| RULE | Sets the match style. |
| |
| TIME(MIN) | Sets the time limit in minutes. Setting this and "TIME (SEC)" to 0 will remove the time limit. | Min=0; Max=100; Increment=1 | |
| TIME(SEC) | Sets the time limit in seconds. Setting this and "TIME (MIN)" to 0 will remove the time limit. | Min=0; Max=59; Increment=1 | |
| STOCK(CNT) | Sets the number of stocks each player has for Stock Mode. No effect if used in other modes. | Min=-1; Max=99; Increment=1 | |
| DAMAGERATIO | Sets the overall Knockback Ratio for the match. | Min=0.10; Max=3.00; Increment=0.10 | |
| VIBRATION SELECT | RUMBLE_1-4 | Sets the rumble feature for players 1-4. |
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| ITEM SWITCH | Sets the overall item frequency. |
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RULE V2
RULE
- Sets the match style.
- TIME MODE: A time match. Oddly, ties do not result in Sudden Death.
- STOCK MODE: A stock match.
- COIN MODE: A coin match.
- ENDLESS MODE: A match that will only end when force quit.
TIME(MIN)
- Sets the time limit in minutes. Setting this and "TIME (SEC)" to 0 will remove the time limit. Min=0; Max=100; Increment=1
TIME(SEC)
- Sets the time limit in seconds. Setting this and "TIME (MIN)" to 0 will remove the time limit. Min=0; Max=59; Increment=1
STOCK(CNT)
- Sets the number of stocks each player has for Stock Mode. No effect if used in other modes. Min=-1; Max=99; Increment=1
DAMAGERATIO
- Sets the overall Knockback Ratio for the match. Min=0.10; Max=3.00; Increment=0.10
VIBRATION SELECT
- RUMBLE_1-4: Sets the rumble feature for players 1-4.
- ON: Rumble is on.
- OFF: Rumble is off.
ITEM SWITCH
- Sets the overall item frequency.
- NOTHING: Items will not appear.
- VERYLOW: Items will appear very seldom.
- LOW: Items will appear seldom.
- MIDDLE: Items will appear moderately.
- HIGH: Items will appear often.
- VERYHIGH: Items will appear very often.
RESULT TEST
| Item | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4P KIND | Sets the character for players 1-4. | See here. |
| ALL PLAYER | Sets the character for player 5 (See here). | |
| 1-4P RANK | Sets the rank for players 1-4. | Min=1; Max=4; Increment=1 |
| 1-4P WIN | Sets the victory animation for players 1-4. | Min=1; Max=3; Increment=1 |
| ALL COLOR | Sets the color for all players. | Min=1; Max=9; Increment=1 |
| STEP ANIM | Sets victory animations on or off. |
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| STEP ANIM | Determines if the back panel is hidden or not. |
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| TEST | Tests the Result Screen. Pressing Start while on this menu will trigger this. |
LANGUAGE
NTSC
- GMLANGTYPEUS: Sets the game language to English.
- GMLANGTYPEJP: Sets the game language to Japanese.
PAL
- GMLANGTYPEUK: Sets the game language to English.
- GMLANGTYPEGM: Sets the game language to German.
- GMLANGTYPEFR: Sets the game language to French.
- GMLANGTYPEIT: Sets the game language to Italian.
- GMLANGTYPESP: Sets the game language to Spanish.
PUBLICITY
Sets the crowd noise on or off. This includes gasps, cheering, and name chanting.
- On: Crowd Noise is on.
- Off: Crowd Noise is off.
DBLEVEL
Sets the debug level. Higher debug levels mean more control over matches and menus. Higher debug levels inherit traits from the lower ones.
- MASTER: The standard debug level.
- Plays just like the retail game.
- NO-DEBUG-ROM
- Shows the date/time of the last build on the Title Screen.
- DEBUG-DEVELOP
- DEBUG-ROM
- The player gets access to debug game controls (see here).
- The player gains access to the Debug Sound Test
- DEVELOP: The most intense debug level.
IK DEBUG FLAG
Determines if 6-Player matches should be possible.
- 0: 6-Player matches are possible.
- Player 5:
- gets their character from the CHAR SELECT->ALL_CHAR setting.
- gets their kind from the KIND SELECT->ALL_KIND setting.
- gets all other settings from Player 3.
- Player 6:
- gets their character from the PUBLICITY setting.
- gets their kind from the KIND SELECT->ALL_KIND setting.
- gets all other settings from Player 4.
- Player 5:
- 1: 6-Player matches are not possible.
NEW DEFCALC
This option has unknown application, although it probably toggles the method of determining knockback.
- 0: Unknown
- 1: Unknown