
I think I could have beaten the second stage boss if I hadn't gotten up to pee before my last two credits. Peeing messed up my rhythm.
I hadn't been super interested in any Cave game just watching footage before (hadn't played any) but I think this made me a convert. I love that you have to really aggressively deal with threats or get overwhelmed and the patterns are really interesting. I watched the STGW episode when I got back to the states and immediately saw how much less hectic it was because they were killing things so much more efficiently.
I did a little dance in my chair every time the first stage started up, that tune is so catchy.
Arcade Street is awesome, definitely go if you're ever in the area.