Golden Axe II/Cheats

Level Select
At the introduction screen, hold A+B+C and press Start. Release B and C but keep A held down. Move the cursor to Options and press B+C. Highlight Exit and press B+C. Highlight your choice of players and press B+C. Choose Normal Game and press B+C. Choose your character and then press Up+B+C+Start. A blank screen should now appear, showing a single number in the center of the screen. Release A now. Use A and B to change the stage number, then press Start when it's at the stage you want.

Extra Continues
Highlight Options, hold A+B+C, and press Start. Release A but keep B+C held. Set what options you want, ensuring difficulty remains on Normal. Exit the Options menu and start a new Normal Game and you should see eight credits at the selection screen.