The game relies heavily on knowing where enemies spawn, especially those that appear from behind. Memorizing stage layouts is more effective than pure reflexes.

Restoring the town unlocks new features, including Angela’s shop for special items and Crispen’s Cafe for a music jukebox.

If hit while the yellow gauge is full, mash A and B and wiggle the directional pad to recover and avoid losing a life.

Your plane has a relatively large hitbox, so precision movement is essential. Many hazards are environmental, not just enemy fire. Shop & Upgrades

Use the B button to fire your main shot. As you collect power-up medals from Professor Howard, you will automatically fire additional systems like lasers, bombs, and missiles using the same button.