About Gradius
One of the defining characteristics of the Gradius series is the use of a "power meter." The power meter is powered by a power-up item, whose purpose, when
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Gradius, our mother planet. Bacterian, a cluster of stars located in subspace, has invaded this dazzling planet and exposed it to a series of vicious battles. Threatened with extinction in the face of such an onslaught, the planet Gradius decides to deploy its final hope: the super-dimensional fighter Vic Viper. Its destination is the enemy fortress of Xaerous. The only way to put an end to this conflict is to plunge deep into the enemy's stronghold and destroy the core that lies at its center. Prepare to launch! And so, Vic Viper takes off into the vast blackness of space.
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About Gradius
Gradius is a game developed by Konami. Released in 1985, Gradius falls under the Shooter and Arcade genres. It holds an overall rating of 72/100 based on 49 ratings.
The game is available on Arcade, Sharp X68000.. Game modes include Single player, Multiplayer.
The game explores themes of Action, Science fiction and is played from a Side view perspective.. Players who enjoy Gradius might also like the 8 similar games listed above.