Scene menu
Get a score of 0 in Galaga '88 by allowing all forty aliens to pass by. The phrase "Secret Bonus" will appear. Appearance options such as "Normal", "Noon", "Evening" and "Night" may now be selected from a "Scene" menu.
Drive through cars
Go backwards around any track and aim at another car. You will drive through the other cars.
Hidden message
Select championship mode, then enter "Other" and look for "Records". Do not have any custom records. Look at the names of the people. The message reads "REV YOUR ENGINE NAMCO".
Control the spotlight
Hold R1 + R2 and use the D-pad to move the spotlight at the title screen. Press X to resize the spotlight.
Endings
The game has twelve endings depending on which combination the tracks were raced. Racing in Advanced, Expert, Novice order has a different ending than racing in Novice, Expert, Advanced order.
Spinning zone
Highlight the "Select" option on the title screen. Hold Square + X and press Start to choose the game options. Highlight the "Start" option on the menu while continuing to hold Square + X. Press Select, and hold all three buttons to start the race. Keep all buttons held until the race is about to begin. The phrase "Spinning-Zone" will appear to confirm correct code entry. Complete some stylish 360 degree or greater spins on some of the harder corners. Each spin will be rated from 0 to 100, and your final score will be shown in the Replay.
Zoom in or out
While racing with an external view, press Start to pause the game. Hold Triangle + L1 or R1 to zoom in or out. Press L1 + R1 to reset to the default view.
Toggle rear-view mirror
While racing with an internal view, press Start to pause the game. Hold Triangle + L1 or R1 to make the mirror disappear and reappear.
Reversed tracks
Start the race, then immediately turn around and drive towards the wall at the starting line at full speed. A reversed version of the track will appear after your car passes through the wall.
Extra tracks
Finish all the tracks in first place to race a reverse version of the tracks. Finishing the reversed tracks in first place also unlocks the hidden "Scene" menu.
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