Gradius II

Cheats

Start with 30 Lives

Press UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A then START at the title screen to start the game with 30 lives. If you are playing a 2-player game, press: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, SELECT, then START.

Sound Test

Hold A and B and press START at the title screen when the “Start” option appears. You will now access the sound test. Press B to play and A to stop.

Restart the game with "?"

After the words "Presented by Konami" disappear, press diagonal UP/RIGHT. The game will be restarted with the "?" option highlighted, allowing you to press A to get the Force Field.