Gradius V

In Konami's fifth installment of the Gradius series, Gradius V changes the gameplay without changing the original form. One of the most important changes is the ability to use the PlayStation 2's analog joystick to control the direction of fire of the yellow capsules (ambiguously, but classically, called an "option"). When doing so, however, your ship can't move. This makes the game more challenging and allows the designers to place enemy ships even more viciously. Otherwise, the rest is standard fare for a Gradius game: Don't dare touch the walls or enemy projectiles, but collect upgrade pods to expand your arsenal.