The world of retro gaming has been revived through the Evercade family of systems, devices that pay homage to the times when physical cartridges ruled and there were no game updates occupying hours of your time. Beyond the tangible media revival, Evercade also introduces an old-school easter egg hunt: hidden games that you can access using special cheat codes or by inserting specific cartridge combinations in the Evercade VS home console.
Both methods offer delightful bonuses for gamers, but knowing the right codes and combinations is essential. Fortunately, a comprehensive list of these secrets has been compiled, ensuring that every hidden gem in the Evercade gaming universe is at your fingertips.
Starting off with the 'Secret Menu' on the Evercade VS system, players enter specific codes to unlock additional games. For example, to access 'Gribbly’s Day Out' (C64), one would type 'GRIBBLYGROBBLY' in uppercase or lowercase. Similarly, to enjoy ‘Kubo 1&2’ (NES), 'SEIJIWASHERE' should be entered. Each code, once typed on the 'Secret Menu' screen, unlocks its corresponding game, adding it to the 'Secret Games' menu.
In addition to these codes, players can reveal extra games through button input codes accessible from the Evercade's main menu. By pressing certain buttons or a combination thereof, games like 'Fairy Fire – Defender of the Fairies', 'Gotris' (Sega Master System), and 'Hummingz' are unlocked. For example, pressing the 'menu' button ten times rapidly unveils 'Fairy Fire – Defender of the Fairies'.
For owners of the Evercade VS system, additional games are unlockable by inserting two specific Evercade cartridges simultaneously. Games like 'Arkade Rush' (NES), 'Bang!' (Arcade), and 'Dark Chambers' (Atari 7800) are some of the titles that require this method. The right combination of cartridges, such as the 'Gaelco Arcade 1 + Indie Heroes Collection 1' for 'Arkade Rush,' brings the hidden games to light.
Other curious secrets include the Diagnostics Screen, unlocked by holding down 'X + Y + L1 + R1'; the Evercade VS Photo, revealed by typing 'CIRCUIT'; and even joke screens like the 'Welcome' message from Ben, which appears upon entering 'GUEST'. Details like these add layers of exploration and fun, extending the console's value beyond its traditional game library.
Die-hard fans of the Evercade systems are constantly on the lookout for new discoveries, always ready to share them with the community. This openness and shared joy in unlocking secrets are part of what makes the retro gaming community so vibrant and welcoming.
Moreover, the combined capability of physical cartridges and hidden software features fosters a tangible sense of discovery reminiscent of the secrets that used to be passed around schoolyards and through gaming magazines. The delight of unlocking a new game or finding a hidden feature that none of your friends know about yet is a feeling that many modern games, with their transparent achievements and direct DLC, often miss out on.
These secret codes not only provide additional entertainment but also engender a sense of nostalgia for the times when games were shrouded in mystery and players would swap rumors about secret levels or characters that often turned out to be the stuff of legends. With the Evercade systems, some of those legends are real, and they're waiting to be uncovered.
The unique draw of the Evercade lies not just in its celebration of the past but also in its ability to create new memories and experiences around the games we've cherished for years. It's not merely about revisiting the games themselves; it's about rekindling the emotions and sense of adventure they first inspired. And, with the Evercade, those adventures are filled with as many hidden treasures as any 8- or 16-bit landscape ever was.
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