Hard-working Mega Drive / Genesis ROM hacker Billy Time Games has released a patch for Technosoft's beloved vertically-scrolling shooter Elemental Master which offers new features, cheats and the ability to save your high score.
The Elemental Master EXTRA patch features the following gameplay tweaks:
- 2X Invincibility
- 2X Charge when Health Cap Is Maxed
- Keep Health cap in-between credits
- Can play through the entire game on Practice mode
It also contains the following cheats, which should be entered during the game's opening cutscene:
- A+C+START – Max Health Cap / Unlock 2x Charge Time
- A+B+START – Unlock All Weapons
- B+C+START – 99 Credits
- A+B+C+START – ALL CHEATS
The HI-Score SRAM feature logs your score when starting a new level or using a continue. These are then loaded when the game is next booted up.
Released in Japan in 1990 and North America in 1993, Elemental Master is different from Techosoft's other titles as it takes place in a fantasy setting, and has you controlling a character who moves on foot. Because of this, the player has to be mindful of environmental features, such as walls, which must be navigated around. The player also has the ability to shoot both up and down the screen.