RQ: Progear Stage 4.... Tips anyone????

[crackfox]

I have been stuck on Level 4 of Progear for a while now....
Cant seem to get past it...
I will not allow myself to use more than 1 credit so i have not seen the boss yet or anything!!
I never use continues on games as i want to feel like i have earned the right to see the next stage!!!
Any tips would be greatly received!!!
Thanks!!!!


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[TonK]

Where exactly are you having trouble?

Its difficult for me to do a writeup on this stage w/o being specific.

[Skykid]

Tonk's right, you need to say what in particular keeps getting you killed?

Progear is a very wild game in terms of bullet patterns, the flow is actually something you need to adjust to. Stage 4 has a massive amount of bullet cancelling options, especially when you reach the bridge - you should be relying on this mechanic to herd bullets and then cancel to get you out of tight spots. Don't be afraid to bomb on this stage too if it starts closing you down.

The massive mid-boss ship thing requires you to stay close to it's central bullet, allowing the spray to move out above and below you - this means you want to stay head on with him as best you can.