Japanese difficulty index ##TitleGoalNotes 45Dodonpachi Daioujou WL [CAVE, 2002]2-ALL-3 for International version 44Mushihimesama Futari [CAVE, 2006]UltraVer. 1.5, Abnormal palm Parodius Da! [Konami, 1990]2-ALL Detana!! Twinbee [Konami, 1991]2-ALL 43Ketsui [CAVE, 2003]2-ALL Ura+1 for using Tiger Schwert Argus [NMK, 1986]1-ALL Omega Fighter [UPL, 1989]2-ALL Game Tengoku [Jaleco, 1995]2-ALLwith autofire 42Mushihimesama [CAVE, 2004]Ultra Sengoku Blade [Psikyo, 1996]2-ALLwith A autofire Valtric [NMK, 1986]1-ALL [Area 1-4] 41Twin Eagle [Seta, 1988]ALL 40Strikers 1945 [Psikyo, 1995]2-ALLBF-109・P-51 Xexex [Konami, 1991]2-ALL Mystic Riders / Gun Hohki [Irem, 1992]2-ALL Shienryu [Warashi, 1997]2-ALL Vasara 2 [VISCO, 2001]天の巻[2-ALL]+3 with Takeda Nobukatsu 39Dodonpachi [CAVE, 1997]2-ALL Strikers 1945 II [Psikyo, 1997]2-ALLFlying Pancake Gunbird 2 [Psikyo, 1998]2-ALL Pistol Daimyo no Bōken [Namco, 1990]Hardest route P-47 Aces [NMK, 1995]ALLwithout autofire; -2 with it 38Progear no Arashi [CAVE, 2001]2-ALL Gunbird [Psikyo, 1994]2-ALL 37Dodonpachi Daioujou BL [CAVE, 2002]2-ALL Deathsmiles MBL [CAVE, 2007]LV999 [?]+2 for Canyon; +4 for TLB Dragon Blaze [Psikyo, 2000]2-ALL Zero Gunner 2 [Psikyo, 2001]2-ALL Mahou Daisakusen [Raizing, 1993]2-ALL 36Ketsui [CAVE, 2003]2-ALL Omote Strikers 1999 [Psikyo, 1999]2-ALLwith X-36; +4 with other ships Image Fight [Irem, 1989]2-ALLno 補習, autofire; +8 for loop 2 penalty areas Daioh [Athena, 1993]2-ALL R-Type 2 [Irem, 1989]2-ALLno autofire; -2 for autofire; -2 for International version Viper Phase 1 [old ver.] [Seibu, 1995]ALLno autofire; -6 for autofire Mushihimesama Futari BL [CAVE, 2007]God modeReco; -6 if no TLB 35Battle Garegga [Raizing, 1996]Harder+1 for extended two-loop version Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu BL [CAVE, 2008]with TLB [???]no autobomb; strong style only Strikers 1945 Plus [Psikyo, 1999]2-ALLwith Pancake Space Battleship Gomora [UPL, 1990]with autofire 34Ikaruga [Treasure, 2001]Hard Raiden IV [MOSS, 2007]2-ALL Zing Zing Zip [Allumer, 1992]1-ALLas 1P; with autofire Battlantis [Konami, 1987]2-ALL 33Donpachi [CAVE, 1995]2-ALL-3 for US version; +2 for Hong Kong version Crimzon Clover [NESiCA] [Yotsubane, 2013]Unlimitedusing Type-Z Raiden DX [Seibu, 1994]Practice course, 1-8with C autofire USAAF Mustang [NMK, 1990]1-ALLno autofire; -8 for autofire 32Trigon [Konami, 1990]2-ALLwith autofire V-V [Toaplan, 1993]2-ALL P-47 [NMK, 1988]1-ALLno autofire; -5 for autofire 31Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu [CAVE, 2008]2-ALL Ura [Strong Style]Ver. 1.5; +4 for Bomb style; +12 for Power style Dodonpachi Saidaioujou [CAVE, 2012]ALL via Hibachi-11 without Hibachi Thunder Dragon [NMK, 1991]1-ALLwithout autofire; -1 with it 30Dangun Feveron [CAVE, 1998]ALL via TLB-2 if no TLB; +11 if playing as Uotaro RayStorm [Taito, 1996]ALL Gradius III [Konami, 1989]1-ALLwith autofire; weapon type B [+2 for A, +4 for C, +1 for D]; +2 for 2-ALL; +13 for 3-ALL and further Raiden II [Seibu, 1993]1-ALLwith autofire; +5 without it; -1 for international version 29R-Type [Irem, 1987]2-ALLwithout autofire; -3 with it Omega Fighter [UPL, 1989]1-ALL 28Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu BL [CAVE, 2008]Bomb style, via Hibachi+1 for Power style, +5 for Strong style Thunder Dragon 2 [NMK, 1993]ALL2P or 1P with autofire; +6 for 1P without autofire Ultra Guard [?] [Seta/Banpresto, 1996]ALLwithout autofire Deathsmiles [CAVE, 2007]ALL via Extra [LV3]-9 without Extra 271944: The Loop Master [8ing, 2000]ALL [1-loop mode] Shippu Mahou Daisakusen [Raizing, 1994]2-ALL Sonic Wings [Video System, 1992]2-ALLwith AJ-37 or IDS; +4 for F-18 or FSX 1943 [Capcom, 1987]ALL [vs. Yamato]without autofire; -8 with it Viper Phase 1 [new ver.] [Seibu, 1996]ALLwithout autofire; -3 with it Strike Gunner S.T.G [Athena, 1991]ALLwithout autofire; -5 with it 26Battle Garegga [Raizing, 1996]ALL [1-loop mode]with Golden Bat Thunder Blaster [Irem, 1991]ALLwithout autofire; -20 with it Flak Attack [Konami, 1987]2-ALL X-Multiply [Irem, 1989]2-ALLwith autofire Rezon [Allumer, 1991]ALL Acrobat Mission [UPL, 1991]ALL Nostradamus [FACE, 1993]2P side; with autofire 25Armed Police Batrider [Raizing, 1998]Advanced course [stage 7 route][?] Sokyugurentai [Raizing, 1996]ALLwith Toryu Shienryu [Warashi, 1997]1-ALL Space Bomber [Psikyo, 1998]ALLVer. B Sexy Parodius [Konami, 1996]ALL via Special stageautofire; -10 if no special stage Saint Dragon [NMK, 1989]ALL Radiant Silvergun [Treasure, 1998]ALL [Stage 4 route] Mars Matrix [Takumi, 2000]ALL 24Batsugun Special Version [Toaplan, 1994]4-ALLwith C autofire; +5 with C-type Salamander 2 [Konami, 1995]2-ALLwith autofire Raiden [Seibu, 1990]1-ALLwith autofire; +2 without it Same! Same! Same! [Toaplan, 1989]1-ALLwithout autofire; -10 with it; -10 for international version Ibara [CAVE, 2005]ALL1P side Muchi Muchi Pork! [CAVE, 2007]1-ALL Sengoku Ace [Psikyo, 1993]2-ALLwith Aine; +7 with Kenoumaru Darius II [Taito, 1989]ALLwithout autofire; -10 with it Parodius Da! [Konami, 1990]1-ALLwith autofire War of Aero [Allumer, 1993]2-ALLwith autofire Gunbird 2 [Psikyo, 1998]1-ALL Sengoku Blade [Psikyo, 1996]1-ALL Raiden DX [Seibu, 1994]Practice course, 1-5with C autofire Daioh [Athena, 1993]1-ALL-1 for US version Air Duel [Irem, 1990]1-ALLwithout autofire Battlantis [Konami, 1987]1-ALL+2 for International version Kyukyoku Tiger [Toaplan, 1987]1-ALLwithout autofire; -10 with it; -13 for international version Operation Ragnarok [NMK, 1994]ALLwithout autofire; -4 with it Blazing Star [Yumekobo, 1998]ALLwithout autofire; -1 with it Dogyuun [Toaplan, 1992]1-ALLwithout autofire; -2 with it Mazinger Z [Banpresto, 1994]2-ALLwithout autofire; -2 with it 23Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu [CAVE, 2008]Omote 2-ALL [Strong style]Ver. 1.5; +2 for Bomb style; +6 for Power style Mushihimesama Futari [CAVE, 2006]ManiacVer. 1.5 E.D.F. [Jaleco, 1991]ALL Under Defeat [G. Rev, 2005]2-ALL Gokujou Parodius [Konami, 1994]ALL via Special stagewith autofire; -10 if no Special stage Gradius IV [Konami, 1998]1-ALLEquipment 5; +1 for 1, +2 for 2 or 6, +4 for 3 Raiden III [MOSS, 2005]ALL RayForce [Taito, 1993]ALL Great Mahou Daisakusen [Raizing, 2000]ALL [1-loop mode]with Birthday In the Hunt [Irem, 1993]ALL Chariot [Wonder 3] [Capcom, 1991]ALLwithout autofire Twin Hawk [Toaplan, 1989]1-ALLwithout autofire; -10 with it; -8 for International version [-15 with autofire] 22Dodonpachi Daioujou WL [CAVE, 2002]1-ALL Crimzon Clover [NESiCA] [Yotsubane, 2013]Originalwith Type-Z Espgaluda II [CAVE, 2005]ALL+4 for Shin Seseri Radiant Silvergun [Treasure, 1998]ALL [Stage 2 route] Giga Wing 2 [Takumi, 2000]ALLwith TLB Battle Bakraid [Raizing, 1999]Advanced coursewith F-111B Dragon Blaze [Psikyo, 2000]1-ALL 21Ketsui [CAVE, 2003]1-ALL [Tiger Schwert] Strikers 1945 II [Psikyo, 1997]1-ALLwith Hayate Dodonpachi II [IGS, 2001]with TLB [I.R.] Castle Shikigami [Alfa System, 2001]ALL Ikaruga [Treasure, 2001]Normal Blazeon [Irem, 1992]ALLwith autofire; +10 without it Raiden DX [Seibu, 1994]Expert 1-ALLwithout 9th stage; with C autofire Vasara 2 [VISCO, 2001]天の巻[1-ALL] Sonic Wings 3 [Video System, 1995]2-ALLusing P61; with autofire 20Dodonpachi Daioujou BL [CAVE, 2002]1-ALL+8 for Hibachi Esprade [CAVE, 1998]ALL Trouble Witches AC [Studio Siesta, 2009]ALL Homura [Taito, 2005]ALL Trigon [Konami, 1990]1-ALL Guwange [CAVE, 1999]ALL Zero Gunner 2 [Psikyo, 2001]1-ALL Castle Shikigami 3 [Alfa System, 2006]ALLwith Nagino Strikers 1945 [Psikyo, 1995]1-ALL Strikers 1999 [Psikyo, 1999]1-ALL Strikers 1945 Plus [Psikyo, 1999]1-ALL GigaWing Generations [Takumi, 2004]ALLwith TLB Radirgy [Milestone, 2005]Laser Tatsujin [Toaplan, 1988]1-ALLwithout autofire; -7 with it Metal Hawk [Namco, 1988]ALL Ryujin [East Technology, 1993]ALLignoring power items V-V [Toaplan, 1993]1-ALLBomb mode; -2 for international version 19XX [Capcom, 1996]ALLwith or without autofire 19G-Darius Ver. 2 [Taito, 1997]ALL Raiden IV [MOSS, 2007]1-ALLORIGINAL Air Gallet [Gazelle, 1996]ALL Psyvariar 2 [SKONEC, 2003]ALL [no TLB]+13 with TLB Psyvariar Revision [SKONEC, 2000]ALL [X-A]+12 with TLB radirgy noa [Milestone, 2009]+1 for true ending R-Type II [Irem, 1989]1-ALL Double Wings [Mitchell, 1993]1-ALL 18Mushihimesama [CAVE, 2004]Maniac Crimzon Clover [NESiCA] [Yotsubane, 2013]Boost Progear no Arashi [CAVE, 2001]1-ALL A-Jax [Konami, 1987]ALL War of Aero [Allumer, 1993]1-ALL Sonic Wings 2 [Video System, 1994]1-ALL Heavy Unit [Kaneko, 1988]1-ALLwith autofire R-Type [Irem, 1987]1-ALL Fixeight [Toaplan, 1992]1-ALL Image Fight [Irem, 1989]1-ALLwithout penalty area; with autofire Giga Wing [Takumi, 1999]ALL [true ending]true ending [no continues] Mahou Daisakusen [Raizing, 1993]1-ALL-5 for international version 17Mushihimesama Futari BL [CAVE, 2007]Maniac Dodonpachi [CAVE, 1997]1-ALL Gunbird [Psikyo, 1994]1-ALL Detana!! Twinbee [Konami, 1991]1-ALL Vasara [VISCO, 2000]ALL Super Dimension Fortress Macross [NMK, 1992]2-ALLwith autofire Air Buster [Kaneko, 1990] Darius Gaiden [Taito, 1994]Survival routeno autofire; -10 with it 16Donpachi [CAVE, 1995]1-ALL Mushihimesama Futari [CAVE, 2006]OriginalVer. 1.5 Espgaluda [CAVE, 2003]ALL Sol Divide [Psikyo, 1997]1-ALL Hishouzame [Toaplan, 1987]1-ALL Sonic Wings [Video System, 1992]1-ALL RayCrisis [Taito, 1998]ALLwith WR-03 Out Zone [Toaplan, 1990]1-ALL Fighting Hawk [Taito, 1989]ALL Dragon Spirit [Namco, 1987]ALLwithout autofire; -10 with it Gunnail [NMK, 1993]ALLwith autofire; +1 without it 1945k III [Promat, 2000]with Su-37 or Se-11Lwithout exploiting bugs Stagger 1 [Afega, 1998]with Red Hawkwithout autofire 15Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu BL [CAVE, 2008]without Hibachi, Bomb style Mushihimesama [CAVE, 2004]Original Guardian Force [SUCCESS, 1998]ALL Pink Sweets [CAVE, 2006]ALLwith infinite lives trick Gun Frontier [Taito, 1990]ALLwith autofire Galaga 88 [Namco, 1987]ALL Game Tengoku [Jaleco, 1995]1-ALLwith autofire Darius [Taito, 1986]ALL[?]; +1 for EX plus alpha [Jaleco, 1989]1-ALLwithout autofire Border Down [G. Rev, 2003]ALL [6A]+3 for B and D; +2 for C Under Defeat [G. Rev, 2005]1-ALL R-Type Leo [Irem, 1992]ALL X-Multiply [Irem, 1989]1-ALLwith autofire Zero Wing [Toaplan, 1989]1-ALL+4 for no autofire; +7 for 2-ALL; +30 for 3-ALL and higher; -3 for international version Mystic Riders / Gun Hohki [Irem, 1992]1-ALL Terra Cresta [Nichibutsu, 1985]1-ALL 14Dariusburst AC EX [Taito, 2011]ALL [route QUZ] Sand Scorpion [FACE/Sankindou, 1992]1-ALLwith autofire G-Darius [Taito, 1997]ALL [zone U]with autofire Shippu Mahou Daisakusen [Raizing, 1994]1-ALL Xexex [Konami, 1991]1-ALL+6 for international version Thunder Force AC [Technosoft, 1990]ALLwithout autofire; -4 with it Viewpoint [SNK, 1992]ALL 13Mushihimesama Futari BL [CAVE, 2007]Original Space Bomber [Psikyo, 1998]ALLVer. B played as tetris block Akai Katana [CAVE, 2010]ALL Ikaruga [Treasure, 2001]Easy TwinBee [Konami, 1985]1-ALL [5 stages]ignoring power items Carrier Air Wing [Capcom, 1990]ALLwithout autofire; -5 with it Sonic Wings 3 [Video System, 1995]1-ALLusing P61; with autofire Raiden DX [Seibu, 1994]Novicewith C autofire 12Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu [CAVE, 2008]1-ALL [Strong style]Ver. 1.5; +2 for Bomb style; +5 for Power style Raiden IV [MOSS, 2007]LIGHT Batsugun [Toaplan, 1994]ALL Xevious [Namco, 1982]1-ALL Dragon Saber [Namco, 1990]ALL Triggerheart Exelica [Warashi, 2006] Strato Fighter [Tecmo, 1990]2-ALL Side Arms [Capcom, 1986]ALLwithout autofire Sengoku Ace [Psikyo, 1993]1-ALLwith Aine Metal Black [Taito, 1991]ALLwithout autofire; -5 with it Area 88 [Capcom, 1989]ALLwithout autofire; -5 with it Tank Force [Namco, 1991]ALL 11Salamander 2 [Konami, 1995]1-ALLwith autofire Castle Shikigami 2 [Alfa System, 2003]ALLwith Kim Rapid Hero [NMK, 1994]ALLwith autofire TwinBee Yahho! [Konami, 1995]1-ALL Gradius II [Konami, 1988]1-ALL [weapon type 4]with autofire; +1 for type 3; +2 for type 1 or type 2 Section Z [Capcom, 1985]1-ALL Thundercade [Taito, 1987]ALLwithout autofire; -6 with it 10Dariusburst AC [Taito, 2010]ALL [route CGL][?] 1941 [Capcom, 1990]ALLwith autofire Gradius [Konami, 1985]1-ALL Ordyne [Namco, 1988]ALL Phelios [Namco, 1988]ALLwith autofire Megablast [Taito, 1989]ALLwith autofire 9Deathsmiles [CAVE, 2007]No Canyon Mazinger Z [Banpresto, 1994]1-ALL Last Resort [SNK, 1992]2-ALLwith autofire Raiden Fighters JET [Seibu, 1998]ALL3 [with TLB]with Fairy; +5 with Slave; +15 to +20 for others Salamander [Konami, 1986]1-ALLwith autofire 8Thunder Cross II [Konami, 1991]1-ALL Life Force [Konami, 1987]1-ALL2P side; +1 for 1P Super Dimension Fortress Macross [NMK, 1992]1-ALL Cloud Master [Taito, 1988]ALL The Last Day [Dooyong, 1990]1-ALLwithout autofire; -4 with it Raiden Fighters [Seibu, 1996]ALLas Slave; +10 to +16 with others 7Thunder Cross [Konami, 1988]1-ALLwith autofire; +11 for international version 1943 Kai [Capcom, 1987]ALL [vs. Yamato]-5 for Shotgun Cosmo Gang the Video [Namco, 1991]1-ALL Final Star Force [Tecmo, 1992]ALL 6Dariusburst AC EX [Taito, 2011]ALL [route ORV][?] Kyukyoku Tiger II [Takumi, 1996]ALL1P side; +5 as 2P 5Dariusburst AC [Taito, 2010]ALL [route ADH][?] Deathsmiles II [CAVE, 2009]Survival route Fantasy Zone [Sega, 1986]ALLautofire Twinkle Star Sprites [ADK, 1996]ALL Dragon Breed [Irem, 1989]1-ALL Raiden DX [Seibu, 1994]Practice courseusing radar shot [?]; with C autofire Strato Fighter [Tecmo, 1990]1-ALLwithout autofire; -3 with it 4Prehistoric Isle 2 [Yumekobo, 1999]ALL-1 with autofire Terra Force [Nichibutsu, 1987]1-ALL Nemesis [Konami, 1985]1-ALL Captain Tomaday [VISCO, 1999]ALL 3Gekirindan [Taito, 1995]ALL2P side Insector X [Taito, 1989]Advanced course Batsugun Special Version [Toaplan, 1994]1-ALL Storm Blade [VISCO, 1996]1-ALL Vimana [Toaplan, 1991]1-ALL+2 without autofire Slap Fight [Toaplan, 1996]1-ALL [Area 100] 2Raiden Fighters 2 [Seibu, 1997]ALL [with TLB]with Fairy; +2 with Slave; +18 to +22 with others Asuka and Asuka [VISCO, 1988]ALL Fire Barrel [Irem, 1993]1-ALLwith autofire; +4 for 3-ALL 1Night Raid [Takumi, 2001]ALLby staying in upper left corner; +22 without it 0Karous [Milestone, 2006]Easy