Questions about Espgaluda II

[Cave4life]

Hi Guys & Gals

I have a copy of the Espgaluda PCB and its my most fav Shmup ever !
But its getting a little too Familiar : ( and for months now ive been watching Videos on youtube of Espgaluda II and reading reviews and impressions and such and i figured that this would be the perfect place to get some more impressions on it : D

Is it as good as the first game ?
Is it As Hard as Futari ?
Are the Sprites Improved ? (youtube never does them justice)

Also Lookout as im gonna start selling some games and maybe a PCB or two as i start to save up for this beast : D

[BulletMagnet]

Most anything you'd probably want to know about Galuda II can probably be found here, here, and/or here, and maybe even another topic or two I've forgotten.