Aerobics Revolution is an obscure exertainment game by Konami, aimed at women. Notably, it features a subgame based on the Dance Dance Revolution series, with extended versions of some Bemani songs.
Debug Menus#
Use the code below to access a series of debug functions upon booting. Interestingly, some of the menu titles indicate the game was developed by Konami's arcade game branch, as some match staff names from drummania 2ndMIX, particularly programmers Tadashi Kitagawa and Takeshi Tomioka.
Debug Menus
202B58DC 00000001(Source: punk7890 (code), tikal. (discovery))
Kitagawa's test#
Function |
Description |
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Kitagawa's test |
Displays a warning screen for the Thighs Shape Up mode.
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user menu test |
Redirects the player to the profile creation menu. |
user menu start test |
Redirects the player to the profile selection menu. |
movie test |
Freezes the game. |
font test |
Displays the game's messages.
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load test |
Doesn't display anything. Start exits the screen. |
usb test |
A test mode for a function possibly related to the e-walkeylife accessory. Start exits the screen. |
usb bike |
Another test mode for a function possibly related to the e-walkeylife accessory. Start exits the screen. |
mc test |
Tests memory card functions, such as formatting and writing data. |
gl test |
Doesn't display anything. Start exits the screen. |
tex test |
Displays a texture, which can be moved using the directional buttons. Start exits the screen. |
auto_save test |
Displays the save screen. |
mimata test#
Function |
Description |
|---|---|
training_menu test |
Redirects the player to the mode selection menu. |
stretch test |
Redirects the player to the Stretch Mode menu. |
shapeup test |
Redirects the player to the Shape-Up Mode menu. |
model test |
Freezes the game. |
gomachi's test#
Function |
Description |
|---|---|
kouji test |
Displays an "Under Construction" screen, which doesn't seem to be used under regular gameplay. The screen can be exited by pressing Start. |
training result |
Displays what seems to be an early version of the Training Results screen. Both this and kouji test display a date of November 2, 2002, 2:32. |
AERO MODE |
Redirects the player to the Aerobics mode. |
DDR MODE |
Redirects the player to the Dance Dance Revolution mode. |
make_timing_data |
A test screen for an unknown function, possibly model-related. Controls:
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sprite_check |
A texture viewer. Controls:
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belt_message_test |
Displays the text strings seen below the screen during gameplay. Controls:
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mes_window_test |
Displays the speech bubbles seen during gameplay. Controls:
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aero_demo_test |
Redirects the player to the demo screen. |
caution_layer_test |
Redirects the player to the "caution" screen seen upon booting. |
otsukare test |
Redirects the player to the "good job" screen. |
write ewalkey test |
Doesn't display anything. |
Tomioka's Test#
Controls:
- Square/Circle - Change offset days value by 1
- X/Triangle - Change offset days value by 365
Function |
Description |
|---|---|
COLOR BAR CHECK |
Displays a color bar. |
TIM2 VIEWER |
Would load files via a network path however, it ultimately freezes the game. |
??? TEST |
Changes the calendar. Automatically plays the song KEEP ON MOVIN' upon entering. Controls:
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E-WALKYLIFE DRS TEST |
A test mode for a function related to the e-walkeylife accessory. Start+Select exits the menu. |
E-WALKY UTILITY MODE |
A settings menu for the e-walkeylife accessory. |
E-EWALKY CALORIE WRITE TEST |
A writing test for the e-walkeylife accessory. |
E-WALKY CALORIE LOG VIEWER |
A viewer of sorts for the e-walkeylife accessory. |
Kurahashi's Test#
Function |
Description |
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Effect Parts test |
Controls:
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Effect test |
Displays the same effect as Effect Parts test, though it is always on. Start exits the screen. |
Fortune |
Redirects the player to the "Today's Fortune" screen. |
IO_CHECK |
An input test screen. |
sound test#
A sound test menu. Controls:
- Left/Right - Change sound effect value
- Up/Down - Change music value
- Circle - Play sound effect
- X - Play music track
- Triangle - Reduce volume of music track
- Start - Exit
tim2viewer#
Would load files via a network path however, it ultimately freezes the game.
GAME MODE#
Reboots the game.