This snes port is a proof that snes could have shmups with good performance. Its a incredible game, one of my favorites. And it's a crime that mega drive didn't have a port of this game, the way of konami treated sega in those days, was a shame.
I'd honestly say the SNES ost of this game holds its own perfectly well compared to the arcade. Hell, it even has a track(and stage!) the other two competitors don't. :p