Cyber Core Final Stage?

[PukeSter]

Does anybody have any really good tips for Stage 8 in Cyber Core? I keep getting my butt handed to me by the big tan dragonfly thingies near the end of the level.

The only strategy I have that works is sticking to the left most side of the screen, usually in the bottom corner and then flying up when the blue stars come. But even this method isn't foolproof such as the beginning of the level, or when I have to bomb enemies on the ground.

Perhaps a different weapon would work? Or a different approach? It seems like the game wants me to use the green cutter.

EDIT: Managed to beat the game. I used the red weapon instead of the green, seemed to have better range. Thanks grolt!

However, everyone contribute tips!

[grolt]

Yep, you need to stay on the edges and use a wide firing gun (I used the red one) to hit the dragonflies from the side so you can avoid their shots. The key to avoid the blue dudes is to be around half way up the screen vertically and to then just back up in a kind of half circle motion to shoot them as they come. Sometimes if you are caught low and the blue dudes come just going the opposite direction in a half circle motion allows you to avoid them too. It's a bit tricky at first but once you figure out the motion you should be able to respond to the scenario and avoid getting hit. Fun game...good luck!

[deubeul]

2 hints: max speed and small form.

[esteban]

I just want to say there are different strategies.

If you alternate swinging hard-left or hard-right before those suckers drop (they drop faster than you can "think" about it), you'll dodge them.

They have a rhythmic timing, actually, so you just have to move a moment *before* you think you need to...

This strategy requires no weapons. Just dodging.