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Let's dive in to Marrow's development journey!
Hidden debug menus were implemented during the development of Marrow to streamline workflows, test features efficiently, and accelerate iteration. These tools played a crucial role in optimizing the development process behind the scenes.
Debug Mode Accessibility
After extracting the DevMode.zip archive you will find two files MarrowDevMode.reg and MarrowRetMode.reg
- MarrowDevMode.reg file: Activate the in-game development tools. Right-click on the file, then select 'Merge' on the context menu, then click 'Yes' to register it.
- MarrowRetMode.reg file: Deactivates development tools. Right-click on the file, then select 'Merge' on the context menu, then click 'Yes' to register it.
The following images clearify the steps
Once you registered the MarrowDevMode.reg file simply type 'dev' using your keyboard or 'LS/RS' Button on your Xbox controller to show or hide Debug Options in Pause Menu
Debug Master Menu: Central interface that grants full access to massive developer tools and debug functions in one place.
Debug Game Unlocker: Instantly unlocks all levels, abilities, items, and collectibles—primarily used for testing and showcasing the game without playing through it.
Debug Free Camera: Enables complete manual control of the camera, independent of the player, useful for cinematic shots and level exploration.
Debug Game Trailer: Plays an internal trailer or cinematic, possibly used for events or marketing previews within the game engine.
Debug Data Deletion: Completely wipes all user data and save files with a single action, allowing clean test runs or resets.
Debug Invincibility: Grants the player total immunity to damage, drowning, or hazards, allowing uninterrupted gameplay during testing.
Debug Buttons Output: Displays live on-screen feedback of player input, showing which keys or buttons are pressed in real time for diagnostics.
Debug Collectables: Provides an overview and management of all in-game collectibles, including status flags, spawns, and collection tracking.
Debug Safe Passcode Viewer: Displays the correct input codes for safes or locked puzzles, allowing testers to bypass them easily.
Debug Information: Shows important real-time technical information such as frame rate, memory usage, version number, and current scene name.
Debug Master Menu: A huge and powerful menu that controls most of the game elements
The debug master menu includes an extensive set of tools for development and testing, such as lighting and camera adjustments to tweak light intensity, angles, shadows, FOV, depth, clipping planes, and even rain intensity. Environmental controls simulate wind, rain, and atmospheric effects with parameters like turbulence, frequency, and radius. Player and physics settings allow you to enable invincibility, modify health, toggle gravity or collision, and teleport the player anywhere in the scene. Inventory management lets you instantly give or remove items like keys, gems, weapons, and secrets, adjust item counts, or unlock all game chapters. Character customization options switch skins and visuals for Marrow's hair, face, clothes, and more. Game state control includes options to delete all data, unlock the game, enable unlimited butterflies, or even trigger game-over scenarios like "Kill Marrow." Debug and visual tools allow toggling debug info, activating post-processing views, adjusting shader smoothness, or controlling flare intensity and many of fast-gain-access options.