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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Gradius''}}
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|title = Gradius
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|name = ''Gradius''
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|image = [[File:Gradiuscover.jpg|thumb]]
 
|developer = [[Konami]]
 
|developer = [[Konami]]
|publisher = [[Konami]], [[Nintendo]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|VC]])
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|publisher = Konami<br>[[Nintendo]] (VS. System)
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|system1 = Nintendo Entertainment System
|released = <small><sup>'''NA'''</sup></small> December [[1986]] ([[NES]])<br /><small><sup>'''UK'''</sup></small> December 8, [[2006]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|VC]])<br />
 
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|system1NA = December [[1986]]
<small><sup>'''NA'''</sup></small> January 8, [[2007]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|VC]])
 
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|system1JP = April 25, [[1986]]
|genre = Role-Playing, Action
 
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|system1EU = November 30, [[1988]]
|modes = Single player, Multi player
 
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|system2 = VS System
|ratings = ESRB (VC): Everyone
 
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|system2NA = [[1986]]
|platforms = [[NES]], [[Wii Virtual Console]]
 
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|system3 = Virtual Console (Wii)
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|system3NA = {{tt|January 8, [[2007]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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|system3JP = {{tt|December 2, [[2006]]|Famicom Version}}
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{{tt|August 7, [[2007]]|PC-Engine Version}}
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|system3EU = {{tt|February 2, [[2007]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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|system3AU = {{tt|February 2, [[2007]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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|system4 = Virtual Console (3DS)
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|system4NA = {{tt|October 18, [[2012]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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|system4JP = {{tt|May 8, [[2012]]|Famicom Version}}
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{{tt|December 25, [[2013]]|PC-Engine Version}}
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|system4EU = {{tt|November 1, [[2012]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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|system4AU = {{tt|November 1, [[2012]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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|system5 = Virtual Console (Wii U)
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|system5NA = {{tt|September 26, [[2013]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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{{tt|February 2, [[2017]]|TurboGrafx-16 Version}}
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|system5JP = {{tt|January 9, [[2014]]|Famicom Version}}
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{{tt|April 16, [[2014]]|PC-Engine Version}}<br>
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{{tt|September 30, [[2015]]|MSX Version}}
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|system5EU = {{tt|September 26, [[2013]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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{{tt|February 2, [[2017]]|TurboGrafx-16 Version}}
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|system5AU = {{tt|September 26, [[2013]]|Nintendo Entertainment System Version}}
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{{tt|February 2, [[2017]]|TurboGrafx-16 Version}}
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|genre = Scrolling Shooter
 
|modes = Single Player, Multiplayer
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|rating =Yes
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|ESRB = E
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|PEGI = 7
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|CERO = A
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|USK = 6
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|ACB = G
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|Fix = a
 
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'''''Gradius''''' {{Japanese|グラディウス|Guradiusu}} is a shoot-em-up video game develop and published by [[Konami]]. It was originally released in arcades in 1985 and then ported to other gaming platforms such as the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES/Famicom]], the [[TurboGrafx-16|PC-Engine]], and the MSX. Both the NES/Famicom and TurboGrafx-16/PC-Engine versions were re-released for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], and [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service.
==External Links==
 
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==Plot==
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The planet Gradius is invaded by the Bacterion Empire, the trans-dimensional starfighter "Vic-Viper" (Named "Warp Rattler" in the American localization) is send on a counter-attack to destroy the "Xaerous Space-Fortress.", home of the invader.
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==Gameplay==
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A unique feature of Gradius is the power-up system. In the bottom of the screen, there is a bar with the multiple amelioration, collecting an capsule (which can be gained by either destroying a formation of enemy or destroying orange-colored enemy) will highlight the first option: Speed Up, which boost the speed of the ship. The player can either choose to activate it, reverting the Power-up bar to its original, non-highlighted state, or picking-up another capsule and spend it on the next option: a missile. The power-up are: Speed Up, Missile, "Double" (A second shot at a 45-degree angle.), an armor-piercing laser, two "Option" (Drone that mimic the player movement and firepower.) and a shield. Double and Laser can't be activated at the same time, it's either one or the other. Another type of power-up is the blue capsule, which destroy every weak-enemy and shot on the screen.
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==External links==
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/vc_gr/ Famicom Version] at [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/01.html Nintendo's Wii Virtual Console page] (Japan)
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927003743/http://vc-pce.com/jpn/j/title/gradius.html PC-Engine Verion] at Hudson Soft Virtual Console page (Japan)
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000014015/ Famicom Version] at [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/3ds/#vc Nintendo's 3DS Virtual Console page] (Japan)
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000019076/ PC-Engine Verison] at [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/3ds/#vc Nintendo's 3DS Virtual Console page] (Japan)
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000002724/ Famicom Verison] at [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/wiiu/index.html#vc Nintendo's Wii U Virtual Console page] (Japan)
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000006346/ PC-Engine Version] at [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/wiiu/index.html#vc Nintendo's Wii U Virtual Console page] (Japan)
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000018427/ MSX Version] at [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/wiiu/index.html#vc Nintendo's Wii U Virtual Console page] (Japan)
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*[http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nes/gradius/reviews NES Version] at Virtual Console Reviews
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*[http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu-eshop/gradius_tg16 TurboGrafx-16 Version] at Virtual Console Reviews
   
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* [http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/wii/review/466/gradius.php Gradius at the Virtual Console Archive]
 
   
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Revision as of 19:38, 17 May 2020


Gradius (JP) is a shoot-em-up video game develop and published by Konami. It was originally released in arcades in 1985 and then ported to other gaming platforms such as the NES/Famicom, the PC-Engine, and the MSX. Both the NES/Famicom and TurboGrafx-16/PC-Engine versions were re-released for the Wii, 3DS, and Wii U's Virtual Console service.

Plot

The planet Gradius is invaded by the Bacterion Empire, the trans-dimensional starfighter "Vic-Viper" (Named "Warp Rattler" in the American localization) is send on a counter-attack to destroy the "Xaerous Space-Fortress.", home of the invader.

Gameplay

A unique feature of Gradius is the power-up system. In the bottom of the screen, there is a bar with the multiple amelioration, collecting an capsule (which can be gained by either destroying a formation of enemy or destroying orange-colored enemy) will highlight the first option: Speed Up, which boost the speed of the ship. The player can either choose to activate it, reverting the Power-up bar to its original, non-highlighted state, or picking-up another capsule and spend it on the next option: a missile. The power-up are: Speed Up, Missile, "Double" (A second shot at a 45-degree angle.), an armor-piercing laser, two "Option" (Drone that mimic the player movement and firepower.) and a shield. Double and Laser can't be activated at the same time, it's either one or the other. Another type of power-up is the blue capsule, which destroy every weak-enemy and shot on the screen.

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