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Gradius

by Konami·published by Konami

29 May 19855
NESCommodore 64TurboGrafx-16ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCNintendoWiiPC-883DS

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7.4/ 10

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About

The people of Gradius are in trouble. The ameoboid Bacterions have launched an all out attack against the planet, and it's up to you to fly into battle and save them. Along the way you'll be able to power up your ship with hyper speed, force fields, lasers, missiles, double beam cannons and more to help you battle.

Gradius is a side-scrolling shooter. Shooting certain enemies will leave a power up pod behind which can be collected to add more power to your ship. Each level features a wide variety of enemies trying to stop you, with a large boss at the end. Gameplay is for one player or two players alternating.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Side view

Players

2 offline

Included in

Ported as

GradiusGradiusGradiusGradiusNemesis: The Final ChallengeNemesis: The Final ChallengeGradiusGradiusNemesis

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Multiplayer Options

Hot Seat

Multiplayer Game Modes

Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)

Number of Offline Players

1-2 Players

System requirements

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 10

Also known as

Arcade Archives: GradiusPS4 / Switch title

NemesisEuropean Arcade & Computer title

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Facts

Developer

Konami

Publisher

Konami

Released

29 May 1985

Series

Gradius

Platforms

NESCommodore 64TurboGrafx-16ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCNintendoWiiPC-883DSSharp X68000Sharp X1Wii UPCWindowsPlayStationPS4ArcadeSwitch

Age ratings

IARC7+

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Tags

Side view2D scrollingArcadeShooterSpace flightSci-fi / futuristic