: You can force the character select to choose her by using specific hex codes on a PlayStation emulator or original hardware with a cheat cartridge.

For the PlayStation 1 version, the following codes are commonly used to play as her: Player 1: 301FFB84 0008 Player 2: 301FFB85 0008

This requirement transformed the act of unlocking Uriko from a casual pastime into a rite of passage. The player was forced to learn the idiosyncrasies of their chosen main character, developing a flow state to survive the earlier rounds with full health to prepare for the final showdown. The psychological pressure of the "no continue" restriction added a layer of tension to every match. A single slip-up meant restarting the entire arcade ladder from the beginning. Consequently, the reward for this labor was not just a new character on the select screen; it was the satisfaction of conquering the game's highest challenge. When the text "New Character Unlocked: Uriko" flashed on the screen, it felt like a legitimate achievement, a badge of honor for the dedicated player.

Unlike her later "Half-Beast" cat form, Uriko in the first game is a powerful, experimental Chimera known as .

Her alternative colors often look distorted since they weren't fully rendered for a playable model.

select Uriko for both players at the same time; doing so will cause the game to crash. Gameplay Features & Limitations