Released: May 1988
- Amiga
- Arcade
- Atari ST
- C64
- MS-DOS
- NES
- ZX
This page contains cheats, hints, Easter eggs, secrets, and tips for Bad Dudes. We will continually update this page when we come across more useful cheats and tips.
To start the game with 63 lives, on the title screen, using controller 2, press B, A, Down, Up, Down, Up. Next, press Start on controller 1. You won't get a confirmation if you entered the cheat code correctly, but when you start the game, you will have 63 lives.
To do more damage to enemies, on the title screen, using controller 2, press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right A, B. Next, press Start on controller 1. You won't get a confirmation if you entered the cheat code correctly, but you will notice that enemies that took 2-3 hits to die will die in one hit.
To charge your Flame Punch without getting attacked by enemies, hold A to start charging your Flame Punch and pause the game right away. Keep holding A while the game is paused and when you unspause the game you'll have a fully charged Flame Punch that is ready to use.
The following cheat codes are for Game Genie. These can be used on a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with a Game Genie device or you can use these on any emulator that supports Game Genie Codes. If you want a Game Genie device, you can always check on Amazon for one.
Cheat Effect | Cheat Code |
---|---|
Infinite health | SZOEAOSE |
Infinite lives | SZNKASVK |
Infinite continues | GXOKASVK |
Invincibility | APEETPEY |
Infinite time | SGVYOUVK |
Start with 6 lives | TENXYZLA |
Start with 9 lives | PENXYZLE |
Hit anywhere | AAUPIOGI |
One hit kill | AOLSNG |