After clearing the game as Alucard for the first time, you can start special modes by entering a specific name when you select a new game.

Password	Effect
MARIA	Play as Maria Renard
RICHTER	Play as Richter Belmont
X-X!V''Q	Play as Alucard, with 99 luck and the Lapis lazuli (+20 luck) accessory
AXEARMOR	Play as Alucard, with the Axe Lord armor
DEATH	Death will not steal your weapons and armor in the early cutscene.