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CD-ROM² version

Visual test tool and extra test mode

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On the title screen, press  SELECT   RUN . This will display a test menu with two pages; the first page tests the game's cutscenes, while the second page features a sound test, level test and colour test.

Select any item/weapon

During gameplay, hold and pause the game, then release and press  SELECT  . A sound will confirm correct entry. Press to select an item, and to select a weapon.

Debug mode

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During gameplay, hold and pause the game, then release and press  SELECT . A sound will play and "PAUSE" will change to "DEBUG" to confirm correct entry. This will enable the following commands while the game is paused[1]:

  • Press  SELECT  to select a weapon.
  • Press to select an item.
  • Press + to level up the weapon.
  • Press + to increase speed.
  • Press + to increase the size of the health bar.
  • Press + to increase defense.
  • Press  SELECT + to earn extra lives.

When unpaused, the following commands are available:

  • Press  SELECT  to fully restore health.
  • Press + SELECT  during a level to skip to the boss. Press again during a boss to skip to the next level.

References

  1. @yamada_arthur on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2021-06-08 20:03)


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