I love that series. You should definately play the second game in the series (Gokuj? Parodius) just because that one takes it a lot further. But yes, I love that series a lot.
And the music. Destroying a giant Moai Battleship while the Ride of the Valkyries is playing in the background or fighting against a giant cat battleship to stars and stripes forever is just too good for words. And being able to play as bunny girls shooting carrots or penguins with a spreadgun is even better.
And seriously, the Penguins are awesome in terms of damage potential. That Spreadgun is god-tier.
I might even post a few screenshots in that other thread just because.
EDIT: Done.
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