Cheat mode
Press [Start] to pause game play, then press Left Analog-stick Up x2,
Left Analog-stick Down x2, Right Analog-stick Left, Right Analog-stick Right,
Right Analog-stick Left, Right Analog-stick Right, L3, R3. A sound will confirm correct code entry.
Damage will be repaired and you will have full missiles. Note: This code can only be enabled one time per mission
Two extra planes
Beat the game, then save. Now continue using that saved game and press Square
at the Aircraft Select screen for two more planes.
Bonus planes:
Successfully complete the game and save when prompted. Use that saved game
to continue a new game. Successfully complete the Blue Wing Knights mission,
then choose another mission. Press Square at the aircraft selection screen to
choose from the Vic-Viper and other bonus planes. The Vic Viper has a longer
range machine gun that can destroy an enemy plane with one hit. Other bonus
planes such as the TwinBee, MX5000, Falsion, Blue Thunder M-450, Manbou-J,
Flint-Rock, Aura-Wing, Jerry Mouse, Block Shooter, Super Fighter, Penta, Axelay,
and Poly will also be unlocked, depending on how well you performed in your
cleared saved game. You can clear the game on the same file repeatedly to unlock
more planes.
Play as Ellen McNichol:
Focus the game play with Ken. Every time you see Albert, shoot him down. Try
shooting him down in every mission. If done correctly, Ellen will be unlocked
for the space missions. Ellen has planes such as the Bird Of Prey.
Completion bonuses:
Successfully complete the game, then start another game with your file to
begin with all airplanes (including bonus planes), medals, money, stats, FMV
sequences, and replay levels that were previously unlocked. You can also view
all the characters in a gallery.
Easy money:
To earn double money, kill enemies using the machine gun (not missiles or
bombs). You can use those weapons to damage enemies, but the last hit must be
delivered by the machine gun. Some air enemies will give more than double the
money. When you finish the mission you will see the scoreboard, showing the
enemies you killed with the machine gun with double of the money than normally
awarded.
Gradius reference:
Play an Earth mission with the Vic Viper to hear music from level 4 of
Gradius. Play a Space mission with the Vic Viper to hear music from Gradius 2.
Self-destruct in the Vic Viper:
While flying the Vic Viper, pause game play then press Up(2), Down(2), Left,
Right, Left, Right, X, Circle. The Vic Viper will self-destruct when the game is
resumed
Character Viewer
Beat the game once
Unlock Ellen McNichol
During yourgame campaign, shoot down Ken with Albert everytime Ken is on the map.
Eventually, two cutscenes will play concerning Ellen, and she will be playable for the space missions.
Suicide During pause press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, X, Circle
Restore HP and Ammo mid mission
(WORKS ONCE per mission, does not refill special weapons)
Up Up Down Down (Left Analog Stick) Left Right Left Right (Right Analog Stick) L3 R3
Secret Aircraft
To use the aircraft, press the Square button to enter the secret hangar.
You must save the game after beating it to be able to purchase the aircraft in the new game.
Aura Wing
Buy 50% of all aircraft for all pilots.
Axelay
Buy all aircraft for all pilots.
Block Shooter
Earn all 8 medals for one pilot.
Blue Thunder
Buy all sets of aircraft for one pilot.
Falsion
Destroy 150 aircraft with any pilot.
FlintRock
Have a total of 100 Ace Kills for one pilot.
Jerry Mouse
Complete the game with a pilot from 1st Element.
TwinBee
Beat the game with a pilot from 2nd Element.
Manbou
Complete the game with a pilot from 3rd Element.
MX5000
Destroy 150 ground target with any pilot.
Penta
View all the ending sequences in the game.
POLY
Purchase all aircraft for the pilot, Ruth Valentine.
Super Fighter
Have a total of 150 Takeoffs for one pilot.
Vic Viper
Beat the game for the first time. You can buy the Vic
Viper after completing the first mission of the second replay of the game.
Character Viewer
Beat the game once with Ellen unlocked
