Fire 'n Ice is the sequel to Solomon's Key, and a game that's almost but not entirely unlike its predecessor.
Unused Music#
Using Game Genie codes UVXASAIE and UOXAVAEU will play this in place of the map theme. An unfinished song that breaks after 8 seconds. Using Game Genie codes VUXASAIE and EUXAVAEU will make it play in place of the map theme.
Sound Test (and Extra Levels)#
Upon completion of the game, a button code is revealed to the player if they wait at the ending screen long enough.
- Hold Select, press B ten times at the title screen.
This gives a rather barebones menu with an additional 50 stages and a sound test.
Regional Differences#
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The game was given a different name (and thus, title screen) in each of the major regions. The Japanese title could be roughly translated as "Solomon's Key 2: Coolmint Rescue Mission", in reference to the game's setting on the icy Coolmint Island.
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The Japanese game's save functionality was replaced with a password screen in international versions.
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Round 4-3 contains four pipes in the Japanese version, whereas the international versions only have three. This was most likely changed because the original pipe formation resembles a swastika. This is a sacred symbol in Japan, but has negative connotations in other regions such as America and Europe.
The Japanese version allows you to undo your last move by pressing Select; this functionality was disabled in all international versions.
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