just some solid gradius! the uglier visuals and unfamiliar feeling of the game boy wear off, and you're left with five levels of gradius bliss. there's some added drama too-- the game is bookended with chase scenes, the persistence of power ups are played with, and things aren't always what they seem. this gets a big game boy rec (if you like gradius-- if not, it won't change it mind, if you don't know if you like gradius, maybe try a prettier one)