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Paper Mario: weird issue with start button mapping

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Description

When the Start "function" is assigned to the Start physical button that button works only on title screen, not afterward during game (i.e. it doesn't open the game menu), .

When the Start "function" is assigned to any other physical button or any keyboard key (Return key by default) it works (i.e. that button/key opens the game menu).

When the A or B "functions" are assigned to the Start physical button, Mario jumps or uses his hammer, as intended.

No conflict detected in Input or Control settings.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Paper Mario input mapping with Start assigned to the physical Start button, then compare it with a keyboard key or another physical button. Done means the physical Start button opens the in-game menu after leaving the title screen without breaking A or B mappings.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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