How do you get past the Phoenix on Astro Knights Island?

Answer 1

Pick up the Laser Lance just below your ship, and climb back up the plants. Jump across the Phoenix eggs to reach Pegasus, the flying unicorn.

Mounted on Pegasus, fire the Laser Lance in short bursts to zap the smaller birds, or hold it longer for a more powerful shot* to knock out the red birds. Avoid the lightning and collision with the birds, which drain your health.

*When shooting at the Red Birds and the Mother Phoenix, you hold your mouse for a few seconds. When you let it go, it will fire a stronger shot. Shoot the Mother Phoenix three times (in the head) to destroy it. You cannot shoot when it comes behind you, so Dodge to the top or bottom.