Play in Magician Mode:
Complete the game with Nathan and when starting a new game enter ‘FIREBALL’ as your name. If the code has been entered correctly ‘Magician’ will appear on the option screen. In the DSS option all the Trading Cards will be available.
Play in Fighter Mode:
Complete the game in Magician mode and when starting a new game enter ‘GRADIUS’ as your name. If the code has been entered correctly ‘Fighter’ will appear on the option screen. In this mode Nathan will be stronger and be able to sustain more damage. There are no Trading Cards in this mode.

Play in Shooter Mode:
Complete the game in Magician and Fighter modes and when starting a new game enter ‘CROSSBOW’ as your name when starting a new game. If the code has been entered correctly ‘Shooter’ will appear on the option screen. In this mode Nathan will have more hearts, extra sub-weapon damage and will be able to use the Homing Dagger sub-weapon.

Play in Thief Mode:
Complete the game in Magician, Fighter and Shooter modes and enter ‘DAGGER’ as your name when starting a new game.
Get the Shining Armour:
It is located in the chapel tower once you have beaten the Battle Arena.