Free weapons and items

At the character selection screen press the analog stick (or joystick) right 3 times, then move left to highlight and select Lupus. When the game begins hit c-right 3 times, c-left once, c-right 2 times,and c-up 3 times. If you do it right, you will hear Lupus barking or howling. Press the A button to cycle through available weapons and items, then press the B button to drop the item in front of you.

Special Item Locations
Jet Force Gemini contains a number of special items in addition to the regular power-ups such as gems, backpacks and Gemini Holders. This listing tells you what the items can be used for and where to find them.

Fish Food
Where: Goldwood, first area after landing pad (treasure chest)

One of the first secrets in the game can be accessed right from the Goldwood entry area, even before you enter the Outset zone. Look for a secret passage near the right rock wall. Behind it, you will find the fishpond and a treasure box that contains fish food. Although it's listed among your weapons, the fish food is hardly lethal. You can use the fish food to feed the fishes (duh) or other hungry creatures, such as the creepy maggots or Flopsy the dog (which keeps them from attacking you). The food can also be used to distract your enemy or to detonate proximity mines without wasting any ammo.

Ear Plugs
Where: SS Anubis, Hold (Floyd Mission)

The ear plugs are the perfect protection for sensitive ears, especially when around noisy Tribals – but the Jet Force team can't use them. To get the ear plugs, get a Gold or Expert rating in the Floyd mission in the Hold area of the SS Anubis. Once you have access to the Water Ruin stage, bring the Ear Plugs to Ivana the Bear.

Pants
Where: Tawfret, Bridge (on top of a tree)

What a charming place to forget one's shorts... In this desolate swamp haunted by zombie drones and giant bettles, a pair of shorts hangs from a tree. Bring them to their rightful owner, Gimlet, who awaits in the same stage.

Crowbar
Where: Tawfret, Bridge (from Gimlet)

This handy tool lets you open the heavy trap doors on Tawfret and Walkway. To get it, bring the pants back to Gimlet.

Jeff & Barry II Arcade Chip
Where: Ichor, Military Base (Floyd Mission)

Only if you have found this circuit board can you play the Jeff & Barry II racing game in the nightclub arcade on Ichor (Jeff & Barry I can be played without it). Get a Gold rating in the Ichor Military Base Floyd Mission.

Specialist Magazine
Where: Eschebone, Cortex

Cough. Specialist magazine, eh? We know where you can find it – if you want it... Go to Eschebone's Cortex stage to find it, then bring it to Fernando who is hanging out on Rith Essa (Bluff). Fernando will give you the Mine Key in return for the... uh... inspiration literature.

Mine Key
Where: Rith Essa, Bluff

You need this key in order to get into the Rith Essa mines. Once you've got the Specialist Magazine from Eschebone, visit Fernando and trade it against the key.

Gold Bars
Where: Celulean, Dune

Look for three gold bars in the Cerulean outdoor area. You can use them as payment for Fish Face's Tri-Rocket Launcher in the same level.

Secret Flame Thrower Ammo

If you're low on Flame Thrower ammo, look for Tribals that carry lanterns. Shoot these Tribals once to make them drop their lanterns (be careful not to kill them), then pick them up to use the fire as Flame Thrower ammo.

Key Locations

Juno
Yellow Key: Goldwood, Outset (hidden in a box in the caves)
Red Key: Goldwood, Outset (receive from Magnus)
Blue Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (lava pit, through pipe)
Green Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (jetpack room)
Magenta Key: Eschebone, Thorax (left intestine)

Vela
Yellow Key: Cerulean, Dune (holding room)
Red Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (receive from mole)
Blue Key: Eschebone, Thorax (underwater)
Green Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (jetpack room)
Magenta Key: Eschebone, Thorax (left intestine)

Lupus
Yellow Key: Spawn Ship, Troop Carrier (sewer pipe)
Red Key: Spawn Ship, Troop Carrier (cargo sewer)
Green Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (jetpack room)
Magenta Key: Eschebone, Thorax (left intestine)
Note: Lupus cannot acquire the Blue Key.