Finished Phelios (Genesis - Namco) the other day... it's a overhead shooter based on ancient Greek mythology that utilizes the weapon charging feature of R-Type, the options from Gradius, and the life bar from Namco's own Burning Force. In all the time I've had it, I was never quite able to finish it, as I never devoted too much time to it - but I have now.
You're very perceptive, for a dead man.

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