Black Label makes this like a million times better.
Fixes almost every problem I have with 1.5. Not sure about Maniac haven't messed with it. Original is a lot better, though I only got to the Stage 3 boss for now, but I didn't try much.
God mode is great, though still a little BS at times. But then I haven't learned the stages. Highly doubt I'll 1cc it anytime though. Original should go down easily enough once I put a few credits into it, since it didn't seem too bad and all my deaths were derps, and more power means less bombs needed.
Not sure if I prefer Reco or Palm in this.
Reco is definitely the better one IMO. The options actually lock on without the need to point blank which is a huge plus.
God Mode is fun as hell if you enjoyed Maniac's scoring system. It's way more tame than ultra which, again, is a huge plus.
As for Maniac... Scoring is easier, but survival sure is harder.
You're going to love Original. It's rank is completely dependant on how much gems you get.
In Double Spoiler, why is it that you sometimes get a black camera icon or a gold camera icon next to the scene's menu entry when you clear it? I haven't been able to figure it out, although I'm sure it has something to do with score or performance.
Norma requirements. If you don't meet the Norma of that specific scene, you don't get a gold camera icon.