checked-no =>The Game of Life: If you complete R-Type DX using no more than 10 credits, then you can choose to play Life from the game selection screen. Also, during a standard game, press [SELECT]+A for invulnerability or [SELECT]+B to skip to the next level. =>Boss Tip: Once you get a pod, you can more easily kill bosses by repeatedly shooting the pod into the boss's weak point. For the stage 2 boss, let the pod smash into the weird little bubble on top of the boss, then hide your ship in the bottom corner of the screen and shoot continuously. As you do this, the pod does lots of damage to the boss. =>Super Blast: In R-Type II, with the largest pod attached to your ship, charge your blast meter all the way. Before you release the button, shoot off your pod. Now, release the fire button and tap it repeatedly.