a HARD but surprisingly forgiving shmup thanks to an unlimited supply of continues. level design and art direction is top notch, but the bosses tend to leave a lot to be desired
...that said, spending hours trying to finish this game, and then beating the whole thing with one life has been one of the best experiences i've ever had with the NES
...that said, spending hours trying to finish this game, and then beating the whole thing with one life has been one of the best experiences i've ever had with the NES