Debug mode
Press [Start] to pause game play. Hold [L1]
+ [R2] and press [Up], [Triangle], [Down],
[X], [Left], [Square], [Right], [Circle].
Release [L1] + [R2] and slowly press [L1], [R1],
[L2], [R2]. Wait a moment, then press [Start] followed
by [L2] + [R2]. A debug menu that allows invincibility,
bonus weapons, enemy summoning, enemy AI toggles, FMV sequence
skip, and other effects will appear.
Frame by frame
Enable any debug option, pause game play, and tap [Select]
to move through the game frame by frame.
Two player mode
To set the game in two player mode, use the "Enemy"
option to select any opponent. Select the "Pad-2" option
to enable a second player. Keep moving away from the newly created
player until a question mark appears near the health bar. Run
back towards the newly created player. Both controllers may now
be used to play the game in two player mode. Note: If either player
leaves the screen, the second player will be canceled.
Never die
Enable debug mode, select the leaf, then select "Full".
Kill yourself and you will not die.
Float
Note: A controller with an auto-fire feature is requires for
this trick. Enable the "Debug mode" code at the beginning
of the game. Press "Item Charge", press [Right], and
select "Hensin". Set [Triangle] to auto-fire, press
the Hensin item, then go in the river. Go to the entrance to the
river and wait for the item to wear out, then press [Circle].
Restore health
Press [Start] to pause game play, then press [Left]x2,
[Down]x2, [Square]x2, [Triangle], [Square].
The sound of a shout will confirm correct code entry. For the
Japanese version, press [Start] to pause game play and press
[Up]x2, [Down]x2, [Left], [Right], [Left],
[Right], [Square], [Triangle]. For the European/Australian
PAL version press [Start] to pause game play, then press
[Square]x2, [Triangle]x2, [Right]x2, [Up],
[Left].
Carry up to 99 items
Hold [L1] and press [Left]x2, [Down]x2,
[Square]x2, [Triangle], [Square] at the item selection
screen. The sound of a shout will confirm correct code entry.
For the Japanese version, hold [L1] and press [Up]x2,
[Down]x2, [Left], [Right], [Left], [Right],
[Square], [Triangle] at the item selection screen. For
the European/Australian PAL version, hold [R2] and press
[Square]x2, [Triangle]x2, [Right]x2, [Up],
[Down] at the item selection screen.
Increased item inventory
Hold [L2] and press [Left]x2, [Down]x2,
[Square]x2, [Triangle], [X] at the item selection
screen. The sound of a shout will confirm correct code entry.
One more of each item will be available every time this code is
enabled. For the Japanese version, hold [L2] and press [Up]x2,
[Down]x2, [Left], [Right], [Left], [Right],
[Square], [Triangle] at the item selection screen. For
the European/Australian PAL version, hold [L2] and press
[Square]x2, [Triangle]x2, [Right]x2, [Up],
[Right] at the item selection screen.
All weapons
Hold [L1] + [R1] and press [X], [Triangle],
[Square], [Triangle], [Square], [Circle] at
the item selection screen. Then, release [L1] and press [L1]
again.
More types of items
Hold [R1] and press [Left]x2, [Down]x2,
[Square]x2, [Triangle], [Circle] at the item selection
screen. The sound of a shout will confirm correct code entry.
For the Japanese version, hold [R1] and press [Up]x2,
[Down]x2, [Left], [Right], [Left], [Right],
[Square], [Triangle] at the item selection screen. For
the European/Australian PAL version, hold [R1] and press
[Square]x2, [Triangle]x2, [Right]x2, [Up],
[Left] at the item selection screen.
Level select
Select a character, then hold [R2] and press [Left]x2,
[Down]x2, [Square]x2, [Triangle], [Square]
at the next screen (mission select). The sound of a shout will
confirm correct code entry. For the Japanese version, select a
character, then hold [R2], and press [Up]x2, [Down]x2,
[Left], [Right], [Left], [Right], [Square],
[Triangle] at that screen. For the European/Australian PAL
version, hold [R1] and [Square]x2, [Triangle]x2,
[Right]x2, [Up], [Right] at that screen.
Full map
Hold [Select] during game play to display the
map, then press [Circle]x5. Note: In the PAL version, press
[Select] during game play to display the map, then hold [Select]
+[R1] and press [Circle]x5
Layout select
Select a character, then hold [R1] and press [Left]x2,
[Down]x2, [Square]x2, [Triangle], [X] at
the next screen (mission select). The sound of a shout will confirm
correct code entry. For the Japanese version, hold [R1] and
press [Square]x2, [Triangle]x2, [Right]x2, [Up],
[Right] at that screen. For the European/Australian PAL version,
hold [L2] and press [Square]x2, [Triangle]x2,
[Right]x2, [Up], [Left] at that screen.
Enable Japanese voices
Select a character, then hold [L1] and press [Left]x2,
[Down]x2, [Square]x2, [Triangle], [Circle]
at the next screen (mission select). The sound of a shout will
confirm correct code entry. Note: Japanese voice effects will
start after the first level; the narrative will remain in English.
For the European/Australian PAL version, hold [L1] and press
[Square]x2, [Triangle]x2, [Right]x2, [Up],
[Down] at that screen.
Alternate Ayame costume
Press [Left]x2, [Down]x2, [Square]x2,
[Triangle], [Circle] at the item selection screen as
Ayame. The armor icon will automatically be selected. Note: You
also must have Ninja armor equipped and take the armor into the
game for this code to work. If done correctly, the number of available
armor will drop from 1 to 0. Begin game play as Ayame and select
her third costume. For the European/Australian PAL version, press
[Square]x2, [Triangle]x2, [Right]x2, [Up],
[Right] at that screen.
Alternate costumes
Select either Rickimaru or Ayame, then successfully
complete any level without being spotted or killing innocent people.
Levels 1, 2, or 5 may be good choices to accomplish this. If done
correctly a "Grandmaster" screen will appear after the
level is completed. To use the alternate costumes, start the next
level. When the item screen appears, look to the far right. If
the object that appeared on the "Grandmaster" screen
is available, select it to give Rikimaru or Ayame a new set of
clothes.
Play as Onikage
Enable the "Debug mode" code, access the
debug screen, select "Charge Item", then "Kawarimi",
then select "Full" (this item is the "Resurrection
Leaf". Ayame or Rikymaru will have this item. If they are
attacked by an enemy type will not be killed, and the game will
not end. You will be able to play as Onikage in the levels which
he appears (3,6,9 and 10). Enter the debug screen again, choose
"Layout Enemy", then "Add", then choose "Ninja",
and "Pad 1". Enter the debug screen again, select "Layout
Enemy", then "Go". Walk in any direction far enough
to let the normal play screen reappear Onikage. Enter the debug
screen again, select "Layout Enemy", then "Select
Camera Owner", then select the last number that appears on
the second page of the "Camera Owner Screen" (except
on level 10, where "23" should be selected because Onikage
is not the final boss of this level). You will now be able to
play as Onikage and see him as if you were playing with Rikymaru
or Ayame. You can also add any item to Onikage, except the "Grappling
Hook". However, you can use the item "The World"
instead, which will move Onikage to the location at which you
are aiming. This code can also be use for Lord Meyo (number 24
on level 10 only) or any other enemy that you know the "camera
owner" number. Note: You must get the number of the enemy
that you want to use correctly or the camera will go to another
location in the level and you will have to redisplay the enemy
that you were using and the get items again.
Two player mode
Enable the "Debug mode" code. Choose to the
"Add enemy" option. Set the enemy you selected to controller
two, then kill him. Walk a short distance away. Go to debug mode,
choose "Player" then "Restart event". Walk
a little farther, then turn back. You now have two players in
the game.