: Reviewers note that while the port is excellent, it suffers from occasional slowdown when many sprites are on screen. Use of the official SNK 1MB cart is strongly recommended over the 4MB or multi-function carts (like Action Replay), as third-party or higher-capacity carts are reported to cause increased lag and glitches in specific areas like the Mission One boss.
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While the Neo Geo version is the "original," the Sega Saturn version is a collector's favorite because of its "Combat School" mode. This mode adds a layer of progression by giving you a rank (starting as a Recruit) and tasking you with specific objectives, such as "reach the end without dying" or "rescue all hostages." : Reviewers note that while the port is