I really don't feel like defending Space Megaforce vs Axelay, though. Neither are games I feel especially strongly about. I also suppose there could be some merit in the idea of even default settings being enjoyable. As I've said here many times before, I found Gun*nac on default to be uninteresting, but much more enjoyable with ricochet of bullets. Personally, just my opinion, but I think Space Megaforce is a little more "fun," despite being easy, even on its default setting than other shooters, which may or may not become better on higher settings, on their default settings (including Gun*nac, but also other, non-Compile shooters).

But now, my favorite Compile shooter is Zanac, anyways.
I LOOOOOOVE Flying Omelette!!
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