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Mega Drive version

Enable debug options (US Version)

Before the game is switched on (or alternatively, during play then perform a soft reset whilst holding down the buttons), hold down +++ START  on Control Pad 2. Release these buttons when the Sega logo appears.

Next, hold down Control Pad 2 and press Control Pad 1  START  to skip through the story and title screens. These buttons can be released when Simone starts talking.

The following debug options are now available by holding the appropriate button after starting or continuing a game, when Simone says her final line (wishing the player good luck) just before the screen turns to black.

• button: Battle test, immediately load any battle in the game
• button: Chapter select
• button: View credits

The following debug features are also enabled regardless of buttons held

• instantly win battle: press ++ after any attack has finished
• main character's stats are boosted
• saving is disabled.

Enable debug options (Japan Version)

Before the game is switched on (or alternatively, during play then perform a soft reset whilst holding down the buttons), hold down + START  on Control Pad 2.

Release these buttons when the Sega logo appears then immediately hold down Control Pad 2 + whilst the Sega logo is still on the screen. These buttons can be released when the first story screen appears.

The debug options described in the US version above are now available and accessed in the same way, by starting or continuing a game, and holding the appropriate button on Simon's final screen wishing the player good luck (before the screen turns black).

Rename all characters (all versions)

When you start a new game and have the opportunity to rename the main character, highlight "End", hold down +++ START  on Control Pad 2 and press + on Control Pad 1 to switch to a different character who can also be renamed. This can be repeated multiple times to rename every character in your party.

Enable sound test (all versions)

Finish the game at least once and allow the credits to run to completion. Alternatively, use the debug options cheat above to run through the credits. Start or resume a game and hold +  START  when Simone says her final line (wishing the player good luck) just before the screen turns to black.

Note the sound test in the US version has a glitched border unlike the Japanese version.