Completed Original Mode with both Reco and Palm.

This version resolves some of the issues I had with the original (1.5 version) Futari, mainly the character balance, which is better here (also due to the fact that there are only two of them) and the laughably easy stage 1 and 2, which have been decently buffed in this version. In fact, basically everything got buffed in this version, including the playable characters (since they are an amalgamation of their Normal and Abnormal counterparts from the OG Futari), and this leads to even crazier moments and more intensity. Patterns are more intense and enemy composition has been slightly altered to offer more variety. The scoring system also got better, since you need to change your shot type less (and an added sound cue to signal when you need to switch) and you are even more rewarded for playing aggressively. The only added problem is an increase in slowdown, which was already present enough in the regular version, and this makes certain stages feel a lot longer (even though it adds to the chaos mentioned earlier).
This will probably become the main version of the game for me.