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1985 · Konami

Genresshoot 'em up

PlatformsZX SpectrumNintendo Entertainment SystemCommodore 64TurboGrafx-16Amstrad CPCMSX

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Gradius is a 1985 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. It is the first installment in the Gradius series. The player maneuvers a spacecraft known as the Vic Viper that must defend itself from the various alien enemies. The game uses a power-up system called the "power meter", based upon collecting capsules to acquire additional weapons.

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Type: Game
Release date: May 29, 1985
Genres: shoot 'em up
Platforms: ZX Spectrum, Nintendo Entertainment System, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx-16, Amstrad CPC, MSX, Sharp X68000, NEC PC-8800 series, arcade video game, PlayStation 4, Wii U
Created by: Konami
Countries: Japan