: You can carry two weapons at once and switch between them. Collecting the same weapon multiple times upgrades its firing rate and power.
“[Rising Mode is] a genius way to keep you returning to levels even after you've beaten the game.” YouTube · IGN · 15 years ago Hard Corps Uprising [XBLA][Arcade][Jtag/RGH]
“Every upgrade makes a significant difference and will keep you playing late into the night to unlock “just one more”.” Game Informer · 15 years ago : You can carry two weapons at once and switch between them
: You can trade in earned points for increased health, extra lives, faster movement, and more powerful weaponry. Hard Corps Uprising [XBLA][Arcade][Jtag/RGH]
: Points are retained even if you lose all your lives, making the grind feel rewarding rather than like "time wasted".