Waterworld (Genesis)

Waterworld
Developers: Ocean, Data Design Interactive Platform: Genesis This game has uncompiled source code. This game has unused text. This game has debugging material.

This game was never completed and/or given a public release. As a result of this, keep in mind that the developers might have used or deleted some of the content featured here, had the game actually been released.

The Mega Drive Waterworld, like its releases on other systems, is a rather mediocre game. Unlike those other versions, this one was axed for unknown reasons.

Test Mode

Use Game Genie code CYLT-B4FN, then enter the password TESTING123 (a password intended for developers' use only, and is normally disabled). The message "TEST MODE ACTIVE" will be displayed, and the game will now automatically complete each level for you.

(Source: Tony H)

Cheat Mode

The password ATADNGISED gives you infinite health and access to all the levels. You will also automatically complete the level if you fail the mission or jump into the water.

Incidentally, this password is "Data" and "Design" spelled backwards; DDI was an uncredited "ghost developer" on this game, according to pseudonymous developer Jason Stoat, although their logo does appear at the beginning of the game.

(Source: Lost Levels)

Unused Text

A simple test string is present at 0x1D18.

TESTING123

Uncompiled Source Tidbit

Two lines of lonely code can be found in the ROM at 0x115BD5.

        DC.W	$0C28,$0EEE,$0CCC,$0CAA,$0A88,$0866,$0644,$0422
	DC.W	$0000,$08CE,$04AA,$0ACE,$08AE,$068C,$046A,$0248

When assembled, the code resembles the following palette: