Hidden deep within the game’s executable files, this menu is a cheat code relic, a time capsule from the game’s development cycle. Today, we’re going to crack it open, look at what it does, and discuss why it’s far more interesting than a simple invincibility toggle.
Radical Entertainment disabled this menu for the retail release, but remnants of the code remained hidden inside the executable file. prototype 2 debug menu
The menu is purely text-based and navigated via the keyboard. It does not respond to your mouse. Hidden deep within the game’s executable files, this
This is the most dangerous tool.
My advice: Play the game normally once. Appreciate the story (however cheesy it is). Then, activate the debug menu on New Game+ or a secondary save slot. Treat it as a sandbox toy, not a progression tool. The menu is purely text-based and navigated via the keyboard
You might wonder: "Why use the debug menu when there are trainers (Cheat Engine tables) or mods?"
The "story" of the menu is one of community reverse-engineering. It wasn't intended for players, but it remains largely intact within the The Hex Edit Method: