Deaths edited out. I try to edit the deaths out smoothly, despite no onscreen indicators for checkpoints. This stage took around 13 minutes to beat.
This game has checkpoints and you are sent back to the last one upon death. Even when you continue. Similiar to R-Type in that way and with the pod you carry.
Game is very good so far. I switch off rapid fire around the first boss, since its better to use manual fire so you can charge your shots. I may set another button to rapid fire so I can switch between the two modes, rather than constantly mashing the fire button.