This patch unlocks the ability to use a hidden debug cheat code that makes all stages accessible and starts players with 39 lives and nine keys.
Using the cheat is somewhat convoluted. First, you must open the hidden sound test, which is accessible by placing the cursor on Option during the title screen, holding Right and L on Controller 2, holding Left and R on Controller 1, then pressing Start on Controller 1.
In the sound test, set A to 78, B to 79, X to 73 (note that it’s faster to scroll through the numbers using Down rather than Up). Next, press Select to exit back to the title screen then start a new game.
The patch it for the US version of the game and is compatible with kandowontu’s FastROM hack.
This cheat code was first documented on The Cutting Room Floor.
CRC-32: 3a2b6167
SHA-1: be48f2193ad088b6ea395caeb2d03fa190480418
Most of the files you're about to download need to be applied to your game. Here is a list of utilities that allow you to do this:
- Online Patcher: Marc Roblero's online patcher. Works with many different file types.
- Floating IPS: NWell-known patcher for applying IPS and BPS files.
- Delta Patcher: Used to apply xDelta files.
- More Patchers
On most files, you can also press “Patch It”, to apply the patch without downloading the file.
