Gradius

Prepare to embark on an interstellar journey with Gradius, a seminal title in the shoot 'em up genre that first blasted onto arcade screens and later found a legendary home on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Developed and published by Konami, Gradius set a new standard for space shooters with its innovative gameplay mechanics and challenging design, making the NES version a must-play for fans of the genre. You are thrust into the cockpit of the Vic Viper, humanity's last hope against the tyrannical Bacterian empire, tasked with navigating through a variety of hostile environments and defeating their colossal bosses.

Console

NES

Year

1986

Developer

Konami

Series

Gradius

Language

EN