- Studio: Konami
- Design: Music:
- Music: Miki Higashino
- This Game is: 40 years old / 1985
- Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
- Manual: View PDF
Description
Step back into gaming history with Gradius (Nemesis), Konami's iconic 1985 scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game. As the pilot of the Vic Viper spacecraft, you are humanity's last hope against waves of alien invaders. This game revolutionized the gaming industry with its unique power-up system based on collecting capsules to purchase additional weapons. Gradius has a prominent place in gaming history, being the first in the esteemed Gradius series, and has been re-released on various platforms including the Famicom/NES, MSX home computer, and the PC Engine. The game's boss battles introduced the catchphrase "Destroy the core!", which became a standard in the series. Embark on a nostalgic journey through various environments and battle formidable bosses in this timeless retro game.
Game Controls
The NES version of Gradius (Nemesis) is controlled via the NES controller. The D-pad pilots the Vic Viper in any of eight directions. Use button A to fire the on-board armament. Button B is used for power boosts. The SELECT button on the title screen menu selects between a one or two-player game. The Start button is used to start a new game or pause a running game.
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