Aerobics Revolution

Aerobics Revolution
Developer: Konami AMD Publisher: Konami Platform: PlayStation 2 Released in JP: May 29, 2003 This game has unused graphics. This game has debugging material. This game has a hidden sound test.

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
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(Source: punk7890 (code), tikal. (discovery))

Kitagawa's test

Function	Description
Kitagawa's test	Displays a warning screen for the Thighs Shape Up mode. Controls: Circle - Advance Select - Exit
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. Controls: Circle - Next message X - Previous message Start - Exit
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: Up/Down - Change MUSIC_TITLE value Left/Right - Change SE_TITLE value Select - Change SE set Square - Freezes the game Start - Exit
sprite_check	A texture viewer. Controls: L1 - Rotate left R1 - Rotate right Up/Down - Change texture Start - Exit
belt_message_test	Displays the text strings seen below the screen during gameplay. Controls: Circle - Change message Start - Exit
mes_window_test	Displays the speech bubbles seen during gameplay. Controls: Directional buttons - Move bubble R1 - Change bubble X - Play animation Circle - Reset animation
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: L1/R1 - Change year Up/Down - Change day X/Triangle - Continuously change day Start+Select - Exit
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
Effect Parts test	Controls: Circle - Displays a flashing effect. X - Disables the flashing effect. Start - Exits the screen. Can only be done if the effect is disabled.
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.