Practice? It can be challenging that's for sure, but it's like most games. The more you try the better you get. Learn which section stuff will come at you, and how. Not much else I can give other than that. You'll get it. I used to think Ikaruga was impossible the first time I played it. After a while I can now beat it on normal without any continues. I am sure as hell no master though like the guys on the Ikaruga Appreciation DVD. That's the bar I need to get at.