PANZER DRAGOON | CHEATS AND TIPS
Episode Select
Press start on the first title screen. When he words normal and options are being displayed press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, X, Y, Z. The stage select menu will appear.
Wizard Mode (Except PAL version)
At the second title screen press L, R, L, R, Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right. You will hear the dragon to inform you the cheat has worked. Begin the game as normal. It will now play much faster than before.
This cheat is not available on the PAL version of the game though it can be activated via an action replay code which still does not effect the games speed.
No Dragon
Suicide
Anywhere during the game press A, B, C, L and R together. Your energy will drain and game over will appear.
Rolling Mode
At the second title screen Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Down, Left then Up. You will hear the dragon and Rolling Mode will appear on the screen. When performing a barrel roll (double tapping a diagonal direction) energy will not be used.
New Start
You can change the opening ‘Sega Man’ animation to a guy wearing a red top by pressing Up, X, Right, Y, Down, Z, Left, Y, Up and X at the second title screen. You will hear a sound that the code has worked. Next time you die and the game resets the red man will appear.
View End Sequence
At the second title screen press Up, Up, Down, Up, Right, Right, Left, Right, Down, Down, Up, Down, Left, Left, Right then Left. The screen will go black and the ending will begin.
View Hard Ending Sequence
Up, Up, Down, Up, Left, Left, Right, Left, Down, Down, Up, Down, Right, Right, Left then Right. The screen goes black and the extra ending starts.
Episode 0
On the difficulty / options screen press Up, Up, Up, Down, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, L and R. If done correctly Episode 0 should start. This does not play like an ordinary episode in the game. Only button A on the control pad works and you energy is continuously falling. It is replenished when you shoot down an enemy.
Episode 0 runs at "Wizard Mode" speed by default in most versions of the game, but it only runs at normal speed in the PAL Saturn version (where Wizard Mode was removed).
Scenic Mode
Press start on the first title screen and while the words Normal and Options are displaying press L, L, R, R, Up, Down, Left, Right. The words scenic mode will appear on the screen. Your dragon will now be invincible.
Extra Weapons
At the difficulty/options screen press Up, X, Right, Y, Down, Z, Left, Y, Up and X. If done correctly you should hear the dragons sound. Different weapons are selected when Episode 1 is being displayed and the stage is being loaded.
Press A or X for your standard weapons. Press B for red lasers (pink) Press C for sidewinders (cyan) Press Y for multi-shot fire (purple) Press Z for wide shot. (green)
Control Sega Man (Opening)
When the polygon figure appears in demo mode hold X+Y+Z and press START on controller two. Use the following actions on controller two:
Right or Left - Rotate the screen A + Left or Right - Rotate the image Up or Down - Zoom in and out A + Up or Down - Tilt forward or backward X or Y - Adjust the characters shading A + B + C - Resets the view
Infinite Continues
At the second title screen press Up, X, Right, Y, Down, Z, Left, Y, Up and X.
Does not work on PAL version though it can be activated with an action replay code.
Max Manual Shot Firepower
Use 2 or (better if 3) buttons (A,B or C) in quick succession in order to keep a steady stream of fire at your enemies. Very effective against bosses.
ACTION REPLAY CODES
UK Version
Master Code F601E59C C305
Scenic Mode 16084DE6 0002
Fly Fast (Wizard Mode) 16084DB6 0002
Unlimited Credits 16084DA6 0003
Practice Level 1-7 16084DAE 0004
Episode 0 16084DAE 0000
Instant Game 16084DD6 0002
US Version
Master Code F6000914 C305
Unlimited Credits 16084BAA 0005
Infinite Energy 1607FB08 0100
Jap Version
Master Code F0000000 C305
Invincibility 0602BA92 2322
Fly Fast (Wizard Mode) 0602BA94 E202
Instant Laser Lock-On 06026212 A00D
Unlimited Credits 06084846 000F