I own this game on three different platforms lol so ive spent some money trying to support this game and this franchise because i love it so much. This is a very difficult game as all R-Type games are so if you are some one who doesnt like to loose then your going to have a very bad day. As this is a trial of tribulation and fire. Unlike many other side scrolling shooters that move fast. You will be playing a game that is more based on being patient, slower more methodical and very precise movements/placements. Try not to loose your power-ups cause this game has check points and some of them are not fun to try and restart from, as is tradition lol.
TIPS: Buy some tickets in the in game shop with in game currency that allow you to keep your power-ups if you die. i would suggest you do this the first time you are trying to beat the game.
Stick to one bath the first time you are trying to beat this game. A grey ship will apear and drop drifferent colored orbs depending on which one you pick up, will be your chosen destination so always pick up the same color so that way you can learn the path and not get a totally different surprise every time you try. the Game doesnt tell you this at all so just trying to help. the grey ship apears on levels 3/4/5 i believe to the best of my knowledge.
Chill, dont throw your controller this is going to be a battle, just try yelling its most likely not the controllers fault.
Have fun R-Typers