Gradius is a classic 1986 side-scrolling arcade shooter for the NES, developed by Konami. Players pilot the Vic Viper spacecraft through diverse alien environments to battle the Bacterian Empire. The game is renowned for its extreme difficulty and innovative selectable power-up meter system.
How to Play
Navigate through the scrolling stages, destroying enemy waves and collecting red power capsules to upgrade your ship’s speed, missiles, lasers, and protective force fields. Use the D-pad (arrow keys) to move the Vic Viper, press A (Z) to shoot, and press B (X) to activate the currently highlighted power-up on your meter.
Tips
- Always prioritize collecting the first two power capsules to upgrade your ship’s speed, as the default movement is dangerously slow.
- The Option power-up, which creates a shadow ship that mimics your movements and firepower, is your most valuable asset; try to collect two of them as quickly as possible.
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