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Dinosaurs for Hire

Dinosaurs for Hire is what happens if you mix Rambo and Jurassic Park in a blender with a dash of 90's pop culture.

To do:
Document the [https://hiddenpalace.org/Dinosaurs_for_Hire_(Apr_26,_1993_prototype) three], [https://hiddenpalace.org/Dinosaurs_for_Hire_(Apr_27,_1993_prototype) available] [https://hiddenpalace.org/Dinosaurs_for_Hire_(May_2,_1993_prototype) prototypes].

Pause Cheats#

Several cheats can be accessed in the game by pausing the game. Three of them are unused, and while they play a success sound effect, they have no effect.

  • Invincibility: C, A, Left, Right, A, B
  • Full energy: Down, B, Up, B, B, A
  • Unused: A, B, A, C, A, B
  • Upgraded weapons: C, Right, A, B, B, Up
  • Extra life: Right, A, Down, C, A, Right
  • Level select: Down, B, A, C, Down, Right
  • Unused: C, A, B, A, Left, Left
  • Unused: C, C, C, A, Left, Left

Debug Map Mode#

This needs some investigation.
Discuss ideas and findings on the talk page.

A debug map mode exists that functions like the one in Sonic the Hedgehog. To access it, use the experimental Action Replay code 008E26:00AC. Pause the game, and press Start.

  • Use the D-Pad to move around the map.
  • Press A to change the sprite.
  • Press B to place the current sprite.
  • Press Start to resume the game.

To do:
Find a better way to access this. Do any jumps or branches to $008ED2 or $008EB6 exist?