Debug code (Japanese version)
Enter the options menu and press [A] + [Y] + [C]. Enter the set up screen, which is the first item on the options menu. A new debug option is now at the end of the set up screen list.
Debug code (North American version)
Hold [X] + [B] + [Z] + [Down] in the options screen. Each option will begin cycling. Press [C] when the "Exit" option is highlighted. Enter the DIP switch screen and select the debug option.
Debug mode options
In story mode: <UL> <LI>Start at level 200 <LI>Stage select <LI>Maximum or zero life (Pause the game and hold [X] + [Y] + [Z]. Press [Up] for maximum life or [Down] for zero life.) <LI>Move to different battle scenes: <UL> <LI>Press [R] + [Start] to skip forward one scene. <LI>Press [R] + [A] + [Start] to skip forward two scenes. <LI>Press [R] + [B] + [Start] to skip forward three scenes. <LI>Press [R] + [C] + [Start] to skip forward four scenes. <LI>Press [L] + [R] + [Start] to move back one scene. <LI>Press [L] + [R] + [A] + [Start] to move back two scenes. <LI>Press [L] + [R] + [B] + [Start] to move back three scenes. <LI>Press [L] + [R] + [C] + [Start] to move back four scenes. </UL> </UL> Additional debug options include: <UL> <LI>Play all 45 characters in Vs. battle mode. <LI>Maximize your character's power. <LI>Choose which stage to begin in story mode. <LI>Watch the different endings by selecting the test mode selection from the options menu. <LI>Enable the "Enemy Level Disp." selection from the options menu to view the experience levels of all enemies in story mode. <LI>Enable the "Next Exp. Disp." selection from the options menu to view how many experience points are needed to reach the next level. <LI>Enable the Debug code and the "Next Exp. Disp." selection from the options menu to view the current amount of karma points in story mode. </UL>
Collision boxes
Enter the Debug code, and pause the game. Press [L] + [Y] + [R] and resume game play. Collision boxes will appear around your character. Repeat the code again for 3D collision boxes. Repeating the code again will return to normal mode.
Blue box = normal
Green box = defending
Red box = attacking.
Blue + Blue = No movement
Blue + Green = No movement
Green + Green = No movement
Blue + Red = Damage to Blue
Red + Green = Green defends with the Red
Red + Red = Weapon clash
Quick text
Press [R] to skip to the end of the text displays.
Ninety-nine continues
Begin a game on easy difficulty, then press [Reset]. Return to the Options menu and select any difficulty level to begin another game with 99 continues.
Instant experience
Enable the 99 Continues code, then press [Reset] during game play. The Experience menu will appear at the cost of one continue.
