Descent Maximum
Cheat mode:
Enter the following code during game play to activatethe correspond cheat function..
| Effect | Code | Nickname |
| Weapons, energy, shields | STOS TSX SOTSX | ACE |
| Weapons, energy, shields, keys, level select. | TSOXT STX TSXO | $40 |
| All keys | STXTO TX TXTSX | MIK |
| Toggle invincibility | TXTOX TSX TXOT | DCD |
| Full shields | TXOS SXO TSXOS | BUG |
| Toggle cloak | XTO SOTSX TXTO | RED |
| All accessories | STOXX TSXO SOX | TOY |
| Turbo | TSOX SXO STOXX | SVT |
| Extra life | TXSO TX SXO XTO | +1 UP |
| Toggle "Go Wingnut" mode | TSOTX STOS TXO | 4AD |
| Fast robots that fire slowly | TXS STO SXO STO | JAVA |
| Colors | TXO TSOX TXTOX | LSD |
| Acid mode | STOS TSX TX TOX | ACID |
| Hello Minnie mode | XOXOXOXOXOXO | XO |
Key:
S: Square
T: Triangle
O: Circle
X: X
| Level | Password |
| 1 | BBBBC-CBYLB-4B*XM-JDBVT G2SHBB |
| 2 | BBBBB-NBTLB-5BR03-YLBBT G2NHBB |
| 3 |
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| 4 | RGBBB-VBZLB-7B0WW-0*BBT G2NHJB |
| 5 | H5YVB-NB6BB-8B*C#-1H#5M 9VXLB |
| 6 | J1VBC-NVXLB-9B80M-#JDBJ VMNKXB |
Final level:
Enter 2R*8H-9YMBL-3JGCS-NF#WR-WHKG97 as a password.
Secret levels:
There are six secret levels in Descent Maximum, onefor each system. The exits are hidden teleports which are onlyaccessible after destroying the Main Reactor or Boss of the level.Note: The following descriptions on how to get to secret levelsassume that your ship is upright relative to the top of Main Reactor.
Secret level 1
Level 2 - Destroy the Main Reactor. Then, fire the primaryweapon at wall side opposite of the "Exit". A hiddendoor will open. The teleport will now be visible.
Secret level 2
Level 6 - Destroy the Main Reactor. The Teleport will be visibledirectly above the Reactor.
Secret level 3
Level 12 - Destroy the Boss. Go back through the red doorand turn left. You will see the blue door. Go through the bluedoor. You will see the yellow door. Stop and then descend downward.Another blue door will be to the right. Go through the blue door.The Teleport will be visible at the top of the large room justentered.
Secret level 4
Level 15 - This Main Reactor is behind what seems to be apyramid type of enclosure. Although you will see fire balls comingfrom all sides of this enclosure, one side will have more fireballs coming out than the others. Face this wall and blast ituntil you see or hear that the self-destruct has been activated.Turn 180 degrees and fire at the wall. The Teleport will now bevisible.
Secret level 5
Level 17 - Destroy the Main Reactor. Go back around clockwiseto first green door (look at map). Enter the green door. Locatethe red door to the left in this room. The Teleport will be visibledirectly across from the red door.
Secret level 6
Level 22 - Destroy the Main Reactor. Return to the "Exit".Face the "Exit", then turn 180 degrees. You will seea door with blue beams blocking the entrance to the right. Tothe left is a dark green patch along the ceiling. Follow thispatch (like a path) and then fire at the wall. A hidden door willopen. Enter the room and the teleport will now be visible if youlook up and to the left.
