It's time for me to finally admit that the only type of shmup I can complete is one where:
- you have infinite continues
- you respawn exactly where you die
Otherwise I'm screwed and this collection just reminded me of how much I suck at this genre. Don't get me wrong, these are great games... well designed levels, fast pased gameplay... but damn did I get owned.
To be fair, I did "beat" Gradius I. I put beat in air quotes as these ports are apparently much easier than the originals, as you now have the option to save anywhere. Without this ability I doubt I would have passed the third level.
As far as Gradius II goes, I wasn't so lucky. I believe I got to the series of final bosses, but after 50 or so deaths I decided to call it quits. Didn't even bother to check out the other titles. I'm sure I'll revisit this collection someday, maybe on a rainy summer night.
(oh and to add insult to injury, I messed up entering my initials after getting the high score in Gradius I).
Shmups!!!!!
