Video games are more than just completing levels or defeating bosses—they’re about uncovering the hidden secrets that developers have scattered throughout. Easter eggs, those delightful surprises and hidden gems, have been a staple of gaming since its early days, offering players a glimpse into the playful minds behind the scenes. Whether you’re a retro gaming enthusiast or a newcomer curious about the classics, there’s a treasure trove of hidden content across platforms like NES, SNES, early PC games, and PlayStation 1. These easter eggs range from secret messages and humorous nods to other games, to hidden characters and unique levels, all waiting to be discovered by the curious and the diligent. Dive into this collection to learn about easter eggs you never knew existed and enhance your gaming adventures.
Atari 2600
1. Adventure
Hidden Room: Find the gray dot in the black castle’s catacombs, then take it to a specific screen on the right side of the map to reveal a hidden room containing the name of the game’s creator, Warren Robinett.
2. Yars’ Revenge
H.S.W. Easter Egg: At the game over screen, change the game mode to 6 and set the difficulty switches to A. Wait a few seconds, and the programmer Howard Scott Warshaw’s initials (H.S.W.S.H.) will appear on the screen.
3. SwordQuest: EarthWorld
Hidden Numbers: In various rooms, use certain items in specific ways to reveal hidden numbers that are part of the game’s elaborate contest and puzzle.
4. SwordQuest: FireWorld
Hidden Messages: Similar to EarthWorld, use specific items in certain rooms to reveal hidden messages and numbers critical to solving the game’s puzzles.
5. Raiders of the Lost Ark
Hidden Easter Egg: Use the grenade in a specific location in the Mesa Field to reveal a hidden room with an “Easter Egg” message.
6. Asteroids
Developer Credit: At the title screen, press and hold Select, then press Reset. The screen will display the initials of the programmer, “ED.”
7. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Easter Egg: Find and collect the nine Reese’s Pieces, then call Elliot to see the message “H.S.W.3D” appear on the screen, crediting Howard Scott Warshaw.
8. Superman
Secret Room: After rebuilding the bridge, return to the Daily Planet and wait for Lois Lane to change into a programmer’s initials.
9. Video Pinball
Hidden Message: Set the game to mode 18, and the initials of programmer Bob Smith (“BS”) will appear on the screen.
10. Haunted House
Hidden Credits: Complete the game, and on the game over screen, hold the joystick to the left for a few seconds to reveal the hidden initials “TL” for programmer James Andreasen.
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
1. Super Mario Bros.
Minus World: Enter the warp zone in World 1-2, then walk through the wall on the leftmost pipe while holding down and jumping to access the glitched “Minus World.”
2. The Legend of Zelda
Second Quest: Enter your name as “ZELDA” when starting a new game to access a more difficult version of the game with different dungeons.
3. Metroid
Justin Bailey Code: On the password screen, enter “JUSTIN BAILEY —— ——” to start the game with Samus in her suitless form and equipped with advanced items.
4. Kid Icarus
Credit Card: Use the password “8uuuuu uuuuuu uuuuuu” to unlock a credit card, which allows you to buy items without having enough hearts initially.
5. Mega Man 2
Sound Test: On the title screen, hold down the A and B buttons on Controller 2, then press Start on Controller 1 to access a hidden sound test.
6. Punch-Out!!
Mr. Dream Secret: Enter the code 007 373 5963 to skip directly to the fight against Mr. Dream.
7. Castlevania
Hidden Message: Enter the password “HELP ME” to unlock 10 lives instead of the usual 3.
8. Duck Hunt
Control the Duck: Connect a second controller and use it to control the duck’s movements while player one shoots.
9. Excitebike
Design Mode Music: After creating a track, leave the design screen idle for a few minutes to hear a special music track.
10. Contra
Konami Code: On the title screen, input Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start to gain 30 extra lives.
11. Gradius
Konami Code: During gameplay, pause the game and input Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A to receive a full set of power-ups.
12. Final Fantasy
Developer’s Room: In the town of Lefein, walk through a hidden path in the northern part of the town to find a secret room with messages from the developers.
13. Blaster Master
Alternate Ending: Complete the game without using any continues to unlock a different ending sequence.
14. Ninja Gaiden
Unused Dialogue: Hold Up and Left on the D-pad, and press A and B simultaneously on the title screen to see unused dialogue sequences.
15. Kirby’s Adventure
HAL Room: In Level 1-2, find a hidden door in the upper-right corner of the room, enter it, and press Up to find a room spelling out “HAL” in blocks.
16. Bionic Commando
Developer Messages: Enter the communication rooms and use the transmitter to contact the hidden frequency, 02, to receive humorous messages from the developers.
17. Bubble Bobble
True Ending: Complete the game with a friend and meet certain criteria to unlock the true ending, which reveals additional story elements.
18. Dragon Warrior
Erdrick’s Armor: In Cantlin, talk to the old man in the southeastern part of the city, then search the swamp tile he mentions to find Erdrick’s Armor.
19. Battletoads
Warp Zones: In Level 1, after defeating the first set of enemies, jump into the upper-left corner of the screen to warp to Level 3.
20. EarthBound Beginnings (Mother)
Magicant Easter Egg: In Magicant, go to the southernmost part of the town and use Telepathy on the Queen’s statue to reveal a secret room with additional dialogue and items.
21. Ice Climber
Hidden Bonus Items: Smash the upper blocks in certain mountains, such as Mountain 10, to reveal hidden vegetables and bonus items.
22. StarTropics
Hidden Letter: Dip the physical letter included with the game package in water to reveal a secret code (747) necessary to progress in the game.
23. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Extra Life Dolls: In the western part of Death Mountain, go through the caves and find a hidden area in the swamp tiles where you can collect an extra life doll.
24. Double Dragon
Extra Points: Perform the elbow punch repeatedly on certain enemies in levels, such as on the second boss, to rack up extra points and earn extra lives.
25. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Debug Mode: On the title screen, hold Down, B, and Select on Controller 2 and press Start on Controller 1 to unlock debug mode features.
26. Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Secret Weapons: In Level 3, climb up the ladder on the right side of the screen and jump off at the top to reveal a hidden weapon drop.
27. Metal Gear
Easter Island Heads: In the third building, go through the rooms until you reach a corridor with no enemies. Search the walls to find hidden Easter Island heads.
28. Adventure Island
Hidden Eggs: Jump in specific areas, such as near the first rock in the first level, to reveal hidden eggs containing power-ups.
29. R.C. Pro-Am
Secret Paths: On certain tracks, drive through what appear to be solid walls to find hidden shortcuts that provide a speed advantage.
30. River City Ransom
Developer’s Room: In the Sherman Park area, go to the far left side of the screen and jump while holding Up to enter a hidden room with special items and messages from the developers.
SEGA GENESIS
1. Sonic the Hedgehog
Debug Mode: At the title screen, press Up, Down, Left, Right, A + Start to access Debug Mode, allowing you to place objects and move freely through levels.
2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Hidden Sound Test: At the title screen, press Up, Down, Left, Right, hold A, and press Start to access the sound test menu, where you can listen to all the game’s music and sounds.
3. Streets of Rage 2
Alternate Ending: Play on the hardest difficulty and defeat Mr. X without using any continues to see a different ending.
4. Golden Axe
Secret Credits: Hold Down-Left + A + C on Controller 2 and power on the console. Continue holding until the credits appear after the title screen.
5. Ecco the Dolphin
Secret Level: On the title screen, press Right, B, C, B, C, Down, C, Up to access a hidden level where you can explore without enemies.
6. Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Invincibility Code: On the options screen, set Shurikens to 00, then press Down + A + B + C simultaneously to change the number to infinity.
7. Phantasy Star IV
Hidden Developer Room: In the town of Termi, examine the statues in the central square to find messages from the game’s developers.
8. Mortal Kombat
Blood Code: On the code of honor screen, press A, B, A, C, A, B, B to enable blood and gore in the game.
9. ToeJam & Earl
Secret Level 0: Fall off the edge of Level 1 to reach a secret area called Level 0, where you can find bonus items and a hot tub.
10. Ristar
Hidden Message: On the character select screen, press Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up to see a hidden message from the developers.
11. Gunstar Heroes
Weapon Select: On the options screen, highlight the “Control” option and press Left, Left, Right, Right, Up, Down, Up, Down, A, B to unlock all weapons.
12. Aladdin
Debug Mode: Pause the game and press A, B, B, A, A, B, B, A to access a debug mode with various cheats.
13. Castlevania: Bloodlines
Expert Mode: On the title screen, enter the code Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A to unlock an expert difficulty level.
14. Shining Force
Secret Character: In Chapter 4, search the back wall of the chapel in Pao to find a hidden character named Jogurt.
15. Road Rash II
Nitro Boost: On the password screen, enter “BRIBE” to start with a nitro boost that can be used during races.
16. Thunder Force IV
Stage Select: On the title screen, hold A + B + C, then press Start to access a stage select menu.
17. Comic Zone
Test Mode: On the title screen, press Right, A, Down, B, C, Left, Left to access a test mode with various cheats.
18. Earthworm Jim
Secret Room: In the level “What the Heck,” stand on the first light bulb, hold Down, and press A, B, A, C, A, B to access a hidden room.
19. Dynamite Headdy
Hidden Ending: Complete the game on Hard mode without using any continues to unlock a secret ending sequence.
20. Altered Beast
Beast Select: On the title screen, press B + Start to access a menu where you can choose any beast form.
21. Vectorman
Invincibility Code: On the options screen, press A, B, B, A, Down, A, B, B, A to become invincible during gameplay.
22. Landstalker
Hidden Developer Room: In Mercator, find the hidden passageway behind the tavern to access a secret room with messages from the developers.
23. Sonic & Knuckles
Level Select: At the title screen, press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, A + Start to access a level select menu.
24. Shadow Dancer
Secret Bonus Stage: Complete the game without losing a life to unlock a secret bonus stage.
25. Beyond Oasis
Debug Mode: On the title screen, hold A + B + C, then press Start to access a debug mode with various cheats.
26. OutRun
Hidden Credit Screen: On the title screen, press Down, Up, Left, Right, A + B + C to view a hidden credits screen.
27. VectorMan 2
Hidden Level: On the options screen, press A, B, C, C, B, A to access a hidden level.
28. Kid Chameleon
Level Skip: Pause the game and press A, B, B, A, C, A, B to skip to the next level.
29. Herzog Zwei
Invincibility Code: On the title screen, press Up, Down, Left, Right, A, B, C to become invincible during gameplay.
30. Rocket Knight Adventures
Secret Stage Select: On the title screen, press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A to access a stage select menu.
SNES
1. Super Mario World
Special World Message: Complete all levels in Special World. When you return to the main map, it will change to an autumn theme, and many of the enemies will have new appearances.
2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Chris Houlihan Room: Enter the Sanctuary, dash down to the bush that covers a hole, and jump into the hole. Alternatively, dash to the right from the screen transition between the Sanctuary and Hyrule Castle. You might be transported to a secret room filled with rupees and a message from Chris Houlihan, a contest winner.
3. Super Metroid
Developer Room: After defeating Mother Brain and escaping the exploding planet, return to Crateria and use the wall-jumping technique in the room with the broken glass tube to find a hidden message from the developers.
4. EarthBound
Mr. Saturn Font: Enter the text input screen and repeatedly press L and R to change the text to the Mr. Saturn font. This works in various situations where you can input text, like when naming your characters.
5. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
Hidden Music Video: At the “Monkey Museum,” input the following button sequence: Down, Down, Down, Left, Right, Right, Up to view a hidden music video featuring the characters dancing.
6. Chrono Trigger
Developer’s Room: Start a New Game+ and reach the end of the game. Use the bucket or the right telepod to access Lavos and enter the gate at the end of the game to reach the Developer’s Room, filled with messages and jokes from the development team.
7. Super Punch-Out!!
Hidden Character: On the name entry screen, enter the name “WILLIE” and hold L + R, then press A or Start. This will allow you to fight against a hidden opponent named “Narcis Prince.”
8. Secret of Mana
Developer Message: In the Ice Country, find a hidden room in the Palace of Ice. Inside, you will see a room with a hidden message from the game’s developers thanking you for playing.
9. F-Zero
Hidden Staff Credit: On the title screen, press L, R, Start, and Select simultaneously to see a hidden staff credit screen.
10. Star Fox
Out of this Dimension: In the third level, shoot the second large asteroid until it transforms into an egg, which will hatch into a bird that warps you to a secret level where you can play a space shooter with weird, whimsical elements, ending with a fight against a slot machine.
11. Yoshi’s Island
Extra Lives: In the level “Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy,” hit the invisible cloud near the first “Fuzzy” to reveal a hidden 1-Up balloon.
12. Final Fantasy VI
Developer Room: In the Japanese version, use the “walk through walls” glitch in Cyan’s Dream to find a hidden room with humorous messages from the developers. This easter egg was removed in the English version.
13. Super Castlevania IV
Hidden Treasure: In the first stage, destroy the drawbridge before crossing it to reveal a hidden treasure room filled with money bags.
14. Mega Man X
Hadouken Fireball: Collect all upgrades, sub-tanks, and heart tanks, then revisit Armored Armadillo’s stage. After the final minecart ride, climb the wall to the right. Do this four times without dying to find a capsule that gives you the Hadouken fireball move.
15. Kirby Super Star
Samurai Kirby Secrets: In the “Samurai Kirby” mini-game, repeatedly press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A before the mini-game starts to access hidden characters.
16. Contra III: The Alien Wars
Secret Ending: Beat the game on Hard mode to view an extended ending with additional content not seen in lower difficulty settings.
17. Tetris Attack
Hidden Character: On the character select screen, hold L + R and press A, B, A, B, Y, A to unlock a hidden character named “Poochy.”
18. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Link and Samus Cameos: In the Rose Town Inn, go to the second floor to find Link sleeping in one of the beds. In the Mushroom Kingdom, find Samus sleeping in the guest room in the castle after obtaining the fifth star.
19. Donkey Kong Country
Secret Banana Room: In the first level, go back to the starting point and enter the cave to the left. Jump up to reveal a hidden room filled with bananas.
20. Mortal Kombat II
Secret Fight with Jade: Win one round with a perfect score (no damage) without blocking on the match before the “?” stage to fight a secret opponent, Jade.
21. Pilotwings
Hidden Picture: On the title screen, press and hold L, R, and Start to reveal a hidden picture of the development team.
22. Super Mario Kart
Mini-Game: On the Mario Circuit 1 track, finish the race and immediately press L, R, A, and Y together to access a hidden mini-game.
23. ActRaiser
Secret Message: After beating the game, leave the ending screen idle for several minutes to see a secret message thanking you for playing.
24. SimCity
Mario Statue: After reaching a population of 500,000, you will unlock the ability to build a statue of Mario in your city.
25. Uniracers
Developer Signature: On the main menu, press X, Y, B, A, L, R in sequence to reveal a message from the developers.
26. Lemmings
Hidden Messages: On certain levels, pause the game and press Select + A + B simultaneously to reveal hidden messages from the developers.
27. Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Special Ending: Complete the game twice in a row to view a special extended ending.
28. Harvest Moon
Developer’s Photo: In the library, examine the far-left bookshelf to see a hidden photo of the development team.
29. Killer Instinct
Hidden Character: Perform specific moves and button combinations to unlock Eyedol as a playable character.
30. Earthworm Jim 2
Secret Cow Level: In the “Anything But Tangerines” level, collect all the hidden items to unlock a secret cow level filled with humorous content.
PlayStation
1. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Hidden Playable Characters: Complete the game with Alucard, then start a new game and enter the name “RICHTER” or “MARIA” to play as Richter Belmont or Maria Renard.
2. Final Fantasy VII
Aerith’s Ghost: After Aerith’s death, return to the Church in Sector 5, and walk towards the pool of water to see Aerith’s ghost tending to the flowers.
3. Metal Gear Solid
Psycho Mantis: During the boss fight with Psycho Mantis, plug the controller into port 2 to prevent him from reading your moves. He will comment on this change.
4. Tomb Raider II
Butler in the Freezer: In Lara’s mansion, lead the butler into the walk-in freezer located in the kitchen and quickly exit, trapping him inside.
5. Resident Evil 2
Extreme Battle Mode: Complete both Leon and Claire’s scenarios to unlock the Extreme Battle Mode, which features different characters and enemies.
6. Spyro the Dragon
Gnasty’s Loot: Collect all 12 dragon eggs, 14,000 gems, and free all 80 dragons to unlock a special level called Gnasty’s Loot, filled with treasures.
7. Crash Bandicoot
Secret Level: Collect all the colored gems throughout the game to unlock a hidden level called “Fumbling in the Dark.”
8. Silent Hill
UFO Ending: Complete the game once, then start a new game and use the Channeling Stone item in specific locations (the convenience store, the hospital roof, the motel, the boat, and the lighthouse) to unlock the humorous UFO ending.
9. Tekken 3
Gon: Complete Tekken Ball mode or defeat Gon in Arcade mode to unlock him as a playable character.
10. Gran Turismo 2
Pikes Peak Hill Climb: Enter the “Special Events” menu after completing certain conditions in the game to access the hidden Pikes Peak Hill Climb event.
11. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Officer Dick: Complete the game with any character to unlock Officer Dick as a playable skater.
12. Parasite Eve
Chrysler Building: Complete the game to unlock the 77-floor Chrysler Building in New Game Plus, offering a more challenging dungeon and a secret ending.
13. Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
Secret Levels: Save all Mudokons in each level to access hidden secret areas. Look for subtle visual clues and listen for Mudokon voices to find these areas.
14. Vagrant Story
New Game Plus: Complete the game to unlock New Game Plus, allowing you to start a new game with all your previous equipment and skills.
15. Dino Crisis
Operation Wipeout: Complete the game once to unlock Operation Wipeout, an extra mode featuring a series of challenging battles.
16. Final Fantasy Tactics
Cloud Strife: Follow a specific series of side quests involving Mustadio and the rusty sword in Goug Machine City to recruit Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII as a party member.
17. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Epilogues: Complete the game multiple times to unlock character epilogues, which reveal their fates after the events of the game. There are eight epilogues in total.
18. Chrono Cross
New Game Plus: Complete the game to unlock New Game Plus, allowing you to replay the game with all your previous stats and equipment. Use this to access alternate endings by defeating the final boss at different points in the game.
19. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Secret Glyphs: Explore hidden areas and complete specific challenges to find secret glyphs that grant new powers to Raziel.
20. MediEvil
Hall of Heroes: Collect all the Chalices in the game to access the Hall of Heroes, where you can receive powerful weapons and upgrades from the spirits of great warriors.
21. Suikoden II
Clive’s Quest: Complete Clive’s side quest by reaching specific towns within a limited time frame to unlock additional story content and a special ending involving Clive’s pursuit of Elza.
22. Valkyrie Profile
Seraphic Gate: Complete the game to unlock the Seraphic Gate, a challenging bonus dungeon with powerful enemies and treasures.
23. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
Secret Missions: Complete the game on the highest difficulty to unlock secret missions with additional challenges and objectives.
24. Xenogears
Debug Room: Access the Debug Room by entering the code on the title screen (hold L2 + R2 + Square + Circle + Start), allowing you to explore various game functions and test scenarios.
25. Tomb Raider III
All Weapons Cheat: During gameplay, press the following combination: R2, L2, L2, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L1, Circle to unlock all weapons and unlimited ammo.
26. Ape Escape
Time Attack Mode: Complete the game to unlock Time Attack Mode, allowing you to replay levels with a focus on speed and earn new records.
27. Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions
Ninja Mode: Complete all standard VR missions to unlock Ninja Mode, where you play as the cyborg ninja Gray Fox, featuring unique missions and challenges.
28. Digimon World
Infinity Mountain: Defeat the final boss and complete certain in-game requirements to unlock Infinity Mountain, a challenging bonus dungeon with powerful Digimon.
29. Final Fantasy VIII
Omega Weapon: After defeating Ultimecia, return to Ultimecia’s Castle and activate the clock mechanism to unlock the path to the powerful Omega Weapon.
30. Fear Effect
Hidden Ending: Complete the game on the hardest difficulty and collect all puzzle pieces scattered throughout the game to unlock a hidden ending sequence.
Early PC Games
1. Doom (1993)
John Romero’s Head: In the final level, “Icon of Sin,” enable the noclip cheat (IDCLIP) and walk through the demon’s head to find a hidden room containing John Romero’s head on a pike. Destroying it will trigger the boss’s death animation.
2. The Secret of Monkey Island
Three-Headed Monkey: In the jungle, keep looking at the sign that says “Beware of the three-headed monkey” until the three-headed monkey appears briefly for a humorous surprise.
3. Duke Nukem 3D
Doomguy Cameo: In the level “E1M1: Hollywood Holocaust,” find a secret room with a dead space marine resembling Doomguy, a nod to the Doom series. Look for a hidden door in the alley near the starting area.
4. Quake
Dopefish: In the level “E1M3: The Necropolis,” locate a hidden room by jumping into a pool of water and swimming through a secret passage. You’ll find the Dopefish from Commander Keen and a sign saying “Dopefish Lives!”
5. Star Wars: Dark Forces
Secret Room: In the level “Detention Center,” press a hidden switch in one of the cells to access a secret room with extra supplies and a message from the developers.
6. Half-Life
Hidden Developer Room: In the chapter “Office Complex,” find a vent near the break room that leads to a room with pictures of the development team and messages from the developers. Use a crate to reach the vent.
7. Diablo
Secret Cow Level: This easter egg became a reality in Diablo II. In Diablo, repeatedly click on the cow in Tristram to hear humorous dialogue about a “Secret Cow Level.”
8. System Shock 2
Basketball Easter Egg: Near the beginning of the game, find a hidden basketball in the cargo bay. Carry it through the game and later use it in a hidden basketball hoop in the Rec Deck to unlock a secret message.
9. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
Hidden Units: In the mission “The Fall of Stromgarde,” repeatedly click on the sheep until they explode, revealing humorous hidden dialogue and effects.
10. Baldur’s Gate
Developer Room: In Nashkel Mines, use the console command CLUAConsole:MoveToArea(“AR0047”) to access a hidden room with humorous messages and items from the developers.
11. Command & Conquer
Dinosaur Missions: Complete the game, then access the options menu and hold down Shift while clicking on the speaker icon to unlock secret missions featuring dinosaurs.
12. Day of the Tentacle
Maniac Mansion: Use the computer in Weird Ed’s room to play the full version of the original Maniac Mansion game.
13. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Secret Room: On the main menu, click on a specific pixel on the Bethesda logo (located on the top-left corner of the second ‘E’) to unlock a room filled with humorous developer messages.
14. Fallout
Dogmeat: In Junktown, give the dog some iguana-on-a-stick or wear a leather jacket, and he will join you as a companion. This dog is a reference to Mad Max’s dog from “The Road Warrior.”
15. Starcraft
Secret Level: In the Brood War expansion, enter “Ophelia” as a cheat code, then type “x-planet” to access a hidden mission featuring humorous dialogue and scenarios.
16. Descent
Secret Credits: At the main menu, press and hold Shift + Control + Alt + C, then type “GABBAGABBAHEY” to see hidden developer credits.
17. SimCity 2000
Llama and Easter Eggs: Type “fund” followed by “llama” multiple times to unlock hidden humorous messages and scenarios involving llamas and natural disasters.
18. Ultima VII: The Black Gate
Cheat Mode: Press F2, F3, and F4 simultaneously to unlock cheat mode, allowing access to hidden rooms and developer messages. Use the “I” key to open the cheat menu.
19. Myst
Riven Easter Egg: After completing the game, link back to Myst Island. Quickly return to the final linking book to see a preview of the game’s sequel, Riven.
20. X-COM: UFO Defense
Cydonia or Bust: Use the debug mode (Shift + Ctrl + Alt + X) to access a hidden screen with humorous messages and developer jokes. Activate it during gameplay to find extra content.
21. Hexen
Secret Level: In the first hub, activate all the switches in each level to open a portal to a hidden level filled with challenging enemies and extra rewards.
22. King’s Quest VI
Easter Egg Room: In the castle, find a hidden passage in the library by clicking on a specific book to reveal a room with humorous messages and items from the developers.
23. SimTower
Hidden Cat: Click on the tower’s elevator repeatedly until a cat appears, providing humorous commentary on the state of your tower.
24. Blood
Developer Messages: In the level “House of Horrors,” use the “noclip” cheat to find hidden rooms with humorous messages from the developers.
25. Alone in the Dark
Secret Ending: Complete the game under specific conditions, such as not using any healing items, to unlock a secret ending with additional story details.
26. Prince of Persia
Level Skip: In the main menu, type “prince megahit” followed by the level number (e.g., “prince megahit 2”) to skip to any level in the game, revealing hidden areas and shortcuts.
27. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge
Dancing Monkeys: During the ending sequence, repeatedly click on the dancing monkeys to reveal humorous hidden animations and dialogue.
28. Redneck Rampage
Secret Levels: Find specific hidden switches in the levels to access secret areas with additional content and humorous easter eggs.
29. Theme Hospital
Special Guest: Name a hospital after a developer (e.g., “Bullfrog”) to have a special guest visit your hospital with humorous dialogue.
30. Grim Fandango
Hidden Developer Commentary: Access the options menu and enter a specific code (consult a guide for the exact input) to unlock developer commentary tracks, providing insights and humorous anecdotes about the game’s development.
Conclusion
As you explore the realms of these classic games, you’ll uncover a rich tapestry of secrets that add depth and charm to your gaming experiences. Each easter egg is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of game developers, inviting you to look beyond the surface and engage with your favorite titles on a deeper level. Whether it’s finding John Romero’s head in Doom, unlocking the hidden Special World in Super Mario World, or stumbling upon the developer’s room in Final Fantasy VII, these hidden surprises create memorable moments and foster a sense of discovery. So, next time you fire up one of these beloved classics, keep an eye out for those hidden gems that make the journey even more magical. This guide will help you uncover easter eggs you never knew existed, adding a new layer of enjoyment to your gaming adventures.
