ROM Hack [Release] Super Mario 3D Land (Cheat Codes)

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Cheat Codes Overview

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• Play as Mario
• Play as Luigi
  • Even when game not beaten.
• (L+Down) Small Mario/Luigi
• (L+Left) Super Mario/Luigi
• (L+Right) Fire Mario/Luigi
• (L+Up) Tanooki Mario/Luigi
• (R+Down) Tanooki Statue Mario/Luigi
• (R+Right) Boomerang Mario/Luigi
• (R+Up) White Tanooki Mario/Luigi
• Always Star Power
• Always Tail Attack (Any Powerup)
  • In effect when playing a level.
  • In order to restore powerup defaults,
    disable this cheat code when not in a level.
• Always Flutter (Any Powerup)
  • In effect when playing a level.
  • In order to restore powerup defaults,
    disable this cheat code when not in a level.
• Increased Speed (Land)
  • Modifies Mario/Luigi's movement speed when on land.
    • + 25% max walk speed.
    • + 35% max run speed.
    • + 50% max run speed with star power.
  • In order to restore speed defaults,
    disable this cheat code when not in a level
    or when standing still on land when in level.
• Increased Speed (Underwater)
  • Modifies Mario/Luigi's movement speed when underwater.
    • + 25% max walk speed.
    • + 35% max run speed (with or without star power).
    • + 50% max swim speed.
  • In order to restore speed defaults,
    disable this cheat code when not in a level
    or when standing still on land when in level.
• Moon Jump
  • Makes Mario/Luigi jump higher.
  • Code optimized for use with Luma~Rosalina's cheat engine.
  • Read cheat code note for use with CTRPluginFramework.
• (B) Infinite Jump
  • Allows Mario/Luigi to infinitely jump multiple times in mid-air.
  • Hold button to jump as high as desired.
• Max Lives (Three Crowns)
• 5 Lives
• Infinite Time
  • In effect when playing a level.
  • In order to restore level timer default, disable this cheat code when not in a level.
• Start Level With P-Wing
  • Does not affect Shiny Stars (if any) when saving game.
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• Unlock Codes
  • (L+R+Up+X) Unlock All (5 Shiny Stars)
    • For currently opened save file:
      • All Normal & Special Worlds unlocked.
      • All Normal & Special Levels unlocked.
      • All Pictures collected.
      • All Star Coins collected.
      • Star Coin counter set to a reasonable number.
      • All requirements met for a 5 Shiny Stars save.
    • This code does not:
      • Reopen already closed Mystery Boxes or Toad Houses.
      • Overwrite best level times (if any).
      • Change any character attributes, like number of lives, current powerup, current level, etcetera.
  • (Keep) Open Closed Mystery Boxes
    • Load any save file, switch between worlds or enter any level in order for code to take effect.
  • (Keep) Open Closed Toad Houses
    • Load any save file, switch between worlds or enter any level in order for code to take effect.

General Notes

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• The provided cheats
  • are optimized to be used with Luma3DS~Rosalina's cheat engine,
  • without the need of BootNTR Selector or CTRPluginFramework,
    (so no restart required when willing to play another game).
  • are also compatible with the latest Citra builds,
    • except for the unlock code (don't use on Citra,
      works though seems to ruin save game).
• All cheat codes should be optimized for all regions & revisions.
  • Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
• In order for enabled cheat codes to take effect, depending on the code enabled,
  some codes require you to:
  • Use a button combination.
    • These codes are marked with a *
      and list the button combination to be used between (parentheses).
  • Trigger a screen transition.
    Accomplishable by, for example:
    • Switching between Worlds on World Map
      (if more then one World opened).
    • Entering and exiting a level.
      • For exiting a level, any of the following options are valid:
        • Pause and return to map (level select).
        • Finish a level.
• In order to be successfully disabled,
  the following cheat codes need to be disabled when not in a level:
  • Always Tail Attack (Any Powerup)
  • Always Flutter (Any Powerup)
  • Increased Speed (Land)
    • Can also be disabled when in level,
      standing still on land.
  • Increased Speed (Underwater)
    • Can also be disabled when in level,
      standing still on land.
  • Infinite Time

For more information (installation instructions, compatibility, ...)
and in order to download the files, please follow the link(s) listed above.
(Links are always updated to match the latest release.)

About

( TLDR: Happy cheating! )

Hi all!

Due to the fact I couldn't find any complete or open sourced list of cheat codes for Nintendo's Super Mario 3D Land, I decided to put together (or for some codes: optimize & convert) a good selection of cheat codes myself. I even worked on some new and unique codes that I haven't seen in other cheat code releases for this game, like a full 100% (5 Shiny Stars) unlock code, together with options to open any closed Mystery Boxes & Toad Houses.

The entire process took quite some time (over a month for the initial release) and a lot of research, trial & error, digging and testing, while in meantime documenting the most important steps & findings along the way. Overall, in my humble opinion, I think the result is worthwhile.

Feel free to give these cheats a tryout. Also, feel free to improve where and if needed.

[GAME=/game/super-mario-3d-land.1079]Super Mario 3D Land[/GAME]​

To whom may concern, I uploaded my developer notes to my repository for those interested in reading about how these codes came to be (see link above). Please note I can not guarantee all information is 100% correct, although it can be a bit of help (as in: an additional resource) for those learning how to cheat.

Credits

Spoiler: Software/Tools/Resources

• 2DS/3DS Software
  • CTRPluginFramework (by Nanquitas)
    • Used for searching addresses/values and creating RAM dumps.
  • Checkpoint
    • Used for switching back & forth save files.
• PC Software
  • Gateway RAM Tools
    • Used for converting RAM dumps to raw RAM dumps.
  • TempAR
    • Used for help with finding pointer addresses in raw RAM dumps.
  • HxD: Freeware Hex Editor
    • Used for manually searching addresses/values/pointers
      by comparing and reading raw RAM dumps.
  • SM3DL Save Editor
    • Used for partially unlocking a save file in order to compare RAM dumps.
• Online Resources
  • SM3DL Shiny Star Fix
    • Consulted for information/findings about converting
      a non shiny (1->5) star save to a shiny (1->5) star save.
      Thanks a bunch!
  • Super Mario Wiki
    • Among other resources, consulted for information about f.e. Mystery Boxes.
  • Gateway Cheat Codes Guide
    • Among other resources, consulted as a quick cheat sheet
      in case I forgot or wanted to double check a certain code type.
  • GSH Guide
    • Among other resources, consulted for information about
      how to search addresses/values for f.e. a Moon Jump code.

Spoiler: Code Contributors

Codes from other cheat contributors that I reused, renamed, optimized
and converted to an all region version:

• Always Tail Attack (Any Powerup)
  • Original Action Replay code by nolberto82.
  • Converted to GS (based on findings by buzzmaster1980), optimized (ability to restore default when not in level) & converted to All-Region by me.
• Always Flutter (Any Powerup)
  • Original Action Replay code by nolberto82.
  • Converted to GS by buzzmaster1980.
  • Optimized (ability to restore default when not in level) & converted to All-Region by me.
• Infinite Time
  • Original code by optantic.
  • Optimized (ability to restore default when not in level) & converted to All-Region by me.

( Any feedback is always welcome and greatly appreciated. )

 

[Aquadraws]

Nice one, gonna try this out

 

[KDb]

Nice one, gonna try this out

Thanks, I hope you'll like it! Feel free to let me know about your experience with this release.
Any feedback is always welcome.

 

[Aquadraws]

Not sure if my n3DSXL being retarded, but so far in level cheats are not working, latest luma, eur region, and rev1 game

 

[KDb]

Not sure if my n3DSXL being retarded, but so far in level cheats not are working, latest luma, eur region, and rev1 game

Well, talking about getting off to a good start ...
Can't tell for sure based on your post what could be the issue.
Could you provide some more info (f.e. game cartridge or cia, in case of a cia version: what version number does FBI list under Titles, ...)?

 

[Aquadraws]

game cartridge or cia

CIA downloaded from Nintendo CDN before they patched it out.

what version number does FBI list under Titles

16 (0.1.0)

 

[omega59]

all the codes working for me USA. Only problem i have are for some reason not all the codes appearing.I only have these.. see image..

https://imgur.com/b6vU8Iw

 

[KDb]

all the codes working for me USA. Only problem i have are for some reason not all the codes appearing.I only have these.. see image..

https://imgur.com/b6vU8Iw

Hmmm, you are using a different cheat file. Please make sure you overwrite your current cheat file with the one(s) found in the latest release (make a backup of your current file if needed). When you have followed the installation steps for this release, feel free to let me know if the codes work for you or not.

 

[KDb]

CIA downloaded from Nintendo CDN before they patched it out.

16 (0.1.0)

Strange. I seem to have the same release installed (although I own the actual game cartridge).
All cheats do work on my end.
Does your your installation match the reference below?

Spoiler: Reference

SUPER MARIO 3D LAND

• Title ID: 0004000000053F00
• Media Type: SD
• Version: 16 (0.1.0)
• Product Code: CTR-P-AREP
• Region: Europe, Australia
• Size: 290,94 MiB

I do own a N2DSXL (running CFW Luma 10.0.1) and not a N3DSXL, although I don't think that could be the reason why the cheats aren't working for you. For the time being, I'll be needing some more feedback from others. If you do have any additional information, feel free to keep me posted.

 

[Aquadraws]

Reference SUPER MARIO 3D LAND

• Title ID: 0004000000053F00
• Media Type: SD
• Version: 16 (0.1.0)
• Product Code: CTR-P-AREP
• Region: Europe, Australia
• Size: 290,94 MiB

Mine is the exact same thing, I think my console is just on drugs, just to be more specific all cheats that like modify save, start level as/with, etc work but in-level cheats like Always Star Power, Infinite Time, Moonjump, Press * button * for * powerup *, etc DO NOT

 

[omega59]

Okay was my bad. I had placed the txt into the wrong location. The cheats show now in Rosalina menu and all of them work so far thanks for your good work man! It would be cool to play around with some other options like Run Faster, go through walls, swim faster. Would you be able to add these types of codes next time?

EDIT: my game is

USA 0004000000054000

 

[KDb]

... just to be more specific all cheats that like modify save, start level as/with, etc work but in-level cheats like Always Star Power, Infinite Time, Moonjump, Press * button * for * powerup *, etc DO NOT

Don't worry about your console.
The in-level cheats indeed use a different pointer setup, so it makes sense.
I'll have to dig into this, although at the moment I have no idea why it works on my end and not on your end. I did notice occasional address offset differences myself when in level during the development process of these cheats (when curious, findings documented in Developer Notes > Level Pointer, subject to change). It could be I overlooked/missed something.
Are you by any chance able to provide me with a compressed RAM Dump when in level W1-1, so I could look into what may be the issue?

 

[Aquadraws]

Are you by any chance able to provide me with a compressed RAM Dump when in level W1-1, so I could look into what may be the issue?

The ones from CTRPF Menu? If yes give me 1 minute

 

[KDb]

The ones from CTRPF Menu? If yes give me 1 minute

Indeed.

 

[Aquadraws]

Ok sorry, since this is the first time I get a ram dump, I use the Gateway RAM Dumper option, it asks me to select regions, I selected everything and I got a 65MB file. Is that ok?

 

[KDb]

I got a 65MB file. Is that ok?

Should be A-okay.

 

[Aquadraws]

Should be A-okay.

There you go *REMOVED*

 

[KDb]

Okay was my bad. I had placed the txt into the wrong location. The cheats show now in Rosalina menu and all of them work so far thanks for your good work man! It would be cool to play around with some other options like Run Faster, go through walls, swim faster. Would you be able to add these types of codes next time?

EDIT: my game is

USA 0004000000054000

Don't worry about your game region. All codes I set up for this game should be the same for all regions with only the file name being different.

Spoiler: Regarding other codes:

Regarding other codes:

• Run/Swim faster: Not sure if I'll be able to find the address(es)/value(s) needed though, although an interesting idea. Perhaps I'll look into this.
  
• Go Through Walls: Such type of code hasn't ever been my favorite. In my opinion, a cheat like this breaks the game too much and probably wouldn't be a user-friendly cheat, since it would probably have the character also fall through floors, having to combine with another cheat, etcetera. I'll probably not be looking into such type of code.

There you go (*link removed*)

Thanks & got it, you may remove it if you want.
I'll be off now. When I have the time, I'll check it out.

 

[omega59]

cool I will look for your cheat if you do update and add it. Will you be working on any other titles maybe Luigi Mansion 1?

 

[KDb]

@am714: I found out what makes the in-level cheat codes not work for you and most certainly some other non USA region users. I'm investigating some more and I hope to come up with a fix soon. Thanks in advance for notifying me about the issue.

Update: Should be fixed. Could you please verify?