One more thing I'd like to suggest is to duplicate navigation in the shop to cursor buttons/gamepad stick (up/down change weapons and left/right change weapon slot) and mention it in tutorial. I think it would help to choose weapons faster. Also there is still no status window for MGP-1000 in the shop. Does it have infinite ammo just as your main caliber? If so I still think it should be in the list but with ∞ sign. BTW I've noticed your game will appear in the Steam. If I install it in the Steam will it see my saves from itch version of the game?
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Also - is there any difference if I fly with landing gear or put it away? What about giving a little maneuverability and/or speed bonus if you'll put away landing gear?
P.S. Ah it seems you've already made it.
P.P.S. Damn. I've just accidentally destroyed ally helicopter in mission 10 with a... mortar. That was unexpected. ^_^
Yes, when you lowered the landing gear the helicopter's max flight speed decreases and you get more air drag that the helicopter becomes optimized for landing or air braking. Using direction pads for selecting weapons sounds good, I'll add that after the steam release.
Gunpod is infinite just like other bullet weapons.