Play Ranking Mode:
When the Sega Logo appears on the screen, hold down C on the joypad and push Up, Down, Left, Right.

Ranking Mode:
Free Play - Unlimited continues
Mirror Play - The scenery and bad guys are flipped horizontaly

Keep the Target on the screen:
If you start the game with the regular control pad and go through to the begining of the game, pause it and switch the control pad with the stunner. Then you will have the target up on the screen like you do with the regular control pad.

Watch the ending:
On the first stage, after the last enemy has appeared and before the boss hold down buttons B, X, and Z on the Second Player Pad. Keep them down untill you beat the boss. After the boss has been defeated you should be able to watch the ending after he dies.

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