Nearly three decades after its release, a long-hidden cheat code has been uncovered in the Sega Saturn port of Doom, one of the least beloved versions of the iconic first-person shooter. Despite Doom’s status as a trailblazing game, the Sega Saturn port—released four years after the original—was widely criticized for its poor performance. Critics like Gamespot’s Jeff Gerstmann labeled it “completely worthless” and “to be avoided at all costs” due to its jerky graphics and subpar gameplay.

However, Bo, a dedicated reverse engineer and Sega Saturn enthusiast has given the much-maligned port a second look. While digging through the game’s code, Bo stumbled upon a cheat that had been hidden for over two decades. By entering the button sequence X, Right, B, Y, X, Right, B, Y, players can unlock the ability to see through walls in the Mars substation and even Hell itself. Bo shared the discovery on X (formerly Twitter), reigniting interest in a port long thought to be obsolete.

While the new cheat offers a fun twist, it doesn’t change the fundamental issues that have plagued this version of Doom. The sluggish framerate and lackluster graphics that have earned it a place among the worst ports of the game remain intact. As one fan humorously noted, “Too bad there’s no cheat code to make the game itself any better.”

Despite its flaws, the Saturn port of Doom now carries a little more intrigue, and Bo’s discovery breathes new life into a chapter of gaming history once dismissed by critics and players alike. Though the cheat won’t improve the overall experience, it offers dedicated fans and retro gamers a reason to revisit one of the most infamous versions of Doom, if only to see what they’ve been missing all these years.