Unused Levels

This is a sub-page of Beautiful Katamari.

Unused Layouts#

Roller Roaster ~ Time Attack#

In the "u8LocScript_1" parameter in Roller Roaster's param data is a unique layout that is identical to the outside portion of the stage. There is no equivalent map assigned to the layout, but it aligns perfectly with the dedicated Usuigu 50cm-3m map. The existence of a unique layout may imply that a full Roller Roaster Time Attack stage was scrapped, likely due to the stage's gimmick already being about completing it as quickly as possible.

Chateau Notre Desir ~ Time Attack#

In the "u8LocScript_1" parameter in Chateau Notre Desir's param data is a unique layout that is almost identical to the over 10,000km portion of the stage. There is no map assigned to this portion, and it does not properly line up with the dedicated Cosmos map. The existence of a unique layout may imply that a full Chateau Notre Desir Time Attack stage was scrapped, likely due to it being unclear on how it would function, as the King stops giving out memory requests at 60 meters.

Level List#

The file d04.dat contains parameter data for every stage in the game.

Any value above 71 will freeze the game when loading a stage. Note that placeholder parameter data exists for slots 72-99. 100-199 are used to store the time attack stages' parameter data, but they cannot be forcefully loaded.

Test Level#

A test level is only accessible in the game using cheats. When entering the stage, the King states "This is a test. One, two. Well, this is a first!"

To access this stage, access address 182A3E9E0, 2 Byte Big Endian, then access a stage and change the value to 0 during the information screen.

Unused Co-Op Levels#

Stored as levels 27, 28, and 29 are three unused co-op stages that would've featured a unique playstyle. Instead of the two players controlling one katamari, they would've controlled separate ones, trying to get the highest combined size possible. While these stages are very unfinished (the unique gameplay is missing, and the stage itself is simply the test level), The King does have unique intro text for all three, revealing the intention of these stages as well as their created constellations (Canis Minor, Crater, and Gemini).

To access these stages, access address 182A3E9E0, 2 Byte Big Endian, then access a stage and change the value to the proper one during the information screen.

Biggy Battle#

Stored as levels 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 are five unused maps for a scrapped versus mode referred to as Biggy Battle. The King states that the goal is to be the first player to reach the target size between all players. This gameplay style is unimplemented, however all five stages do load proper maps, albeit without any objects.

Notably, the King stays onscreen after the intro dialogue, likely meaning he was supposed to be part of the UI for the entire match.

To access these stages, access address 182A3E9E0, 2 Byte Big Endian, then access a stage and change the value to the proper one during the information screen.