This time, you can choose between three different Silver Hawks. Type 1 and 2 are based on those from the first and second games, respectively, and Type 3 is new to this game. The power-up system has been changed a little again, where picking up red orbs will power up both the forward-shot and bombs. Firing both weapons at the same time will power them down by a level, meaning the current level will be kept as one's fired at a time. The game uses the checkpoint system from the first game, and bosses once again scream after their defeat.
I keep forgetting this game was called Super Nova in North America- wait- I'm 'Murican! C'mon, guys, I'm more likely to remember a title that stands more with a series rather than something else.