Golden Axe · Sega Genesis · 1989 · Cheat Code
Effect: Unlocks a level select screen allowing the player to start from any stage in the game.
Golden Axe's level select was a developer convenience retained in the final Genesis cartridge, accessible via a button combination held on the character select screen. The cheat allowed players to jump to any of the game's stages, which was particularly useful given that the Genesis port lacked a save or password system. It was published in early Sega tip guides and became well known among Genesis owners as one of the system's first major cheat discoveries. The code also applied to the duel mode stages, giving players access to arena fights not normally reachable from the main campaign.