This game's execution of setpieces and mechanics have an insane amount of foresight for 1987. Its historical significance can't be stated enough.
But it's also just, disgustingly cheap, in ways that just aren't fun to engage with. Stage 4 is the first major barrier to progression, and it gets even worse starting at stage 6. And honestly, the checkpoint system blows and I don't think it suits this game. I can't be expected to learn these extremely specific enemy patterns if gameplay completely freezes and resets after a single hit.
Infinite Mode on Dimensions EX was the only reason I finished this lol
But it's also just, disgustingly cheap, in ways that just aren't fun to engage with. Stage 4 is the first major barrier to progression, and it gets even worse starting at stage 6. And honestly, the checkpoint system blows and I don't think it suits this game. I can't be expected to learn these extremely specific enemy patterns if gameplay completely freezes and resets after a single hit.
Infinite Mode on Dimensions EX was the only reason I finished this lol