Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair/Hidden content
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Enter numbers for initials
When entering initials after getting a high score, hold SELECT while navigating backwards past "A" to be able to enter numbers. This is required to access some of the content listed below.
Sound test
On the title screen, press HOLD Ⅰ+Ⅱ RUN to access a sound test that also doubles as an input test. To use the sound test, press ← and → to choose a sound ID, ↑ and ↓ to navigate IDs by 16, and Ⅰ or Ⅱ to play the selected sound. To exit, reset the system.
System switch
Get a high score of at least 30,000 points and enter "HU7" as initials. When the title screen reappears, hold Ⅰ, then hold Ⅱ, then release Ⅰ and press RUN . If done correctly, a screen with eight switches and a round select will appear. Press Ⅰ or RUN to start the game from the selected round[1].
Free continue
When getting a Game Over, press ← → ↓ ↑ HOLD SELECT ← to continue the game from the beginning of the current stage with a fresh stock of three continues.
Infinite continues
Get a high score of at least 30,000 points and enter "68K" as initials. This will grant infinite continues so long as the initials aren't changed.
Stronger weapons
Get a high score of at least 30,000 points and enter "Z80" as initials. This will increase the attack power and time limit for all weapons[1].
Tougher enemies
Get a high score of at least 30,000 points and enter "486" as initials. This will make enemies more difficult to kill[1].
Faster scrolling during boss fights
Get a high score of at least 30,000 points and enter "RX7" as initials. This will make the background scroll faster during boss fights[1].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 @yamada_arthur on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2019-03-02 23:51)
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