In that case I guess I’m glad I get the wave beam. Whatever, I always liked the wave beam, I can’t imagine the game without it, unnecessary thought it may be.

The ostrich is named Dachora. I had to look this up–I have no memory of ever seeing that name before.

No I get the high jump boots then go back up and kill Kraid and get the Spazer after that. I don’t know why. OCD or some shit.

I did look through the manual as well as digging up a few of my 30 year old magazines for old time’s sake. I think that Maridia mini-boss is kind of lame honestly. Its name is “Botwoon.” PFfftt.

I don’t care for the reserve tanks either. Then again I can’t ever remember using them.