May 2019 Shmup Club - Gradius III (SNES/Arcade)

[EZ Racer]

I loved what Lightening Force did with the powerups upon death. I could see Gradius III doing something similar, maybe instead of losing all powerups, you lose one level of each, in essence losing missile and laser, but keeping all but one option. Or possibly letting you choose where to have the power bar start upon respawning.