
Besides some general tips with sub-weapons/option formations, any advice on the following parts would be appreciated:
• Stage 5 & 6 turret sections
• Stage 7 second sub-boss (the orange one that shoots homing missiles)
• Dealing with homing missiles in general
My default option formation is "Reverse" but it seems for the turret sections my best bet is switching to Free mode, though it eats up a good chunk of extra option lives....could really use a more consistent, reliable tactic.
I know from a youtube video I saw the Stage 7 sub-boss can be sucked in by the "black hole" lvl4 missile upgrade, but assuming I don't have it, what should I do?
EDIT: Figured out the Stage 7 subboss, switch options to "Reverse" and stay at the sub-boss' side, when homing missiles fire, sway away and dodge as necessary. Can be achieved even without a sub-weapon, though switch the movement speed to highest for this specific boss.