Well, there's codes that you can input to bypass the time unlock. But the problem is that the codes require control of both P1 and P2 controls.

I don't think you're able to control both players over netplay. At least, I would hope that you couldn't.

Anyway here's the codes in case you can find a way to use them anyway:


RED (background color must be cream): Enter test mode, go into input test and enter the following code: (P1)LP, (P1)LP, (P1)R, (P1)LK, (P1)HP, (P1)START+LP. A message 'HERE COME NEW CHALLENGERS' should appear.

GREEN (background color must already be red): Enter test mode, go into color test and enter the following code: (P1)LK, (P2)HK, (P1)MP, (P2)MP, (P1)U, (P1)START+LP. A message 'TRADITIONAL FIGHT BEGINS' should appear.

BLUE (background color must already be green): Enter test mode, go to game data and enter the following code: (P2)R, (P2)D, (P1)L, (P2)HK, (P1)R, (P1)D, (P2)LP, (P1)U, (P1)START+LP. A message 'ENJOY NEW FIGHTING STYLE' should appear.

LIGHT BLUE (background color must already be blue): Enter test mode, go into crosshatch test and enter the following code: (P2)D, (P1)MK, (P2)R, (P1)D, (P2)R, (P2)HP, (P1)D, (P2)L, (P1)MP, (P2)R, (P1)U, (P1)D, (P2)MK, (P1)WK,(P1)START+LP. The message 'THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LONG PLAYING' will appear.

To activate the codes: exit the test mode, go to the title screen and then insert a credit. Then press and hold START untill the character select sceen is fully drawn. Power off the machine or reset the machine and return to the title screen.

Play as Balrog: Go to Karin and wait 3 seconds, then go to the random select area and immediately hold START followed by any P or K button.

Play as Juni: Go to Karin and wait 3 seconds, then go to the random select area. If on left, hold L, right hold R and press any P or K button.

Play as Juli: Go to Karin and wait 3 seconds, then go to the random select area. If on top, hold U, bottom hold D and press any P or K button.

Classic Mode (SF2): Insert credit and then hold HP+HK and press START.

Mazi Mode (Serious Mode): Insert credit and then hold MP+MK and press START.

Saikyou Mode (Strongest Mode): Insert credit and then hold LP+LK and press START.

Final Battle Mode: Pick your ISM and then hold START and press LP+MK+HP.

Dramatic Battle: Insert credit, then hold all three K buttons and press START.

Survival Mode: Insert credit, then hold all three P buttons and press START.