These are always fun. On that Gradius tip: first of all, I didn't know about that secret either. What was the first NES game with a "cheat code", I wonder? But the age of seeking out and learning cheat codes is truly a part of gaming history that came and went. This probably peaked with the rumor of a "boss code" in the original SF2 for SNES. For a few years, EGM would use its April issue to promote a fake cheat code.
But I also think it's funny in this issue that when a kid asks the grown-ups for advice on the game, the immediate response is "Alright kid, let me teach you how to cheat." No need to even mention the fundamentals!
I loved EGM's cheat code sections with Trickmaster Terry. Their fake cheat codes were legendary. Sonic in Smash Bros. Melee was an all timer along with Sheng Long in SF2.
I can't say I blame them. Gradius is super balls hard for adults and kids alike!
These are always fun. On that Gradius tip: first of all, I didn't know about that secret either. What was the first NES game with a "cheat code", I wonder? But the age of seeking out and learning cheat codes is truly a part of gaming history that came and went. This probably peaked with the rumor of a "boss code" in the original SF2 for SNES. For a few years, EGM would use its April issue to promote a fake cheat code.
But I also think it's funny in this issue that when a kid asks the grown-ups for advice on the game, the immediate response is "Alright kid, let me teach you how to cheat." No need to even mention the fundamentals!
Good question! Worth a dig.
I loved EGM's cheat code sections with Trickmaster Terry. Their fake cheat codes were legendary. Sonic in Smash Bros. Melee was an all timer along with Sheng Long in SF2.
I can't say I blame them. Gradius is super balls hard for adults and kids alike!