Finally, after completing the first level, I realized that this is basically R-Type II with some alternative levels thrown in. It is a nice looking version of R-Type II, but the slowdown is really annoying.
2015-09-29
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In Novice mode, you retain your power-ups after death.
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Level 3 boss tip: full charge to the eye.
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Completed level 3/7.
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Completed level 4/7.
2015-10-03
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That level 5 is a real bitch. Not so much the level, but that I have to restart every time I die to the boss... Grr...
2015-10-04
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completed the game on Novice difficulty.
Whoa, I just completed levels 5-7 on the first try without dying. I guess all the practice yesterday had taken hold.