Gradius II

Ah, Gradius II! This is a title that really cemented itself as a benchmark for side-scrolling shooters, especially when you consider it landed on the NES. Developed and published by Konami, Gradius II originally graced arcades, but its NES port, often referred to as Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou (Gradius II: The Predatory Beast) in Japan, brought that classic Konami magic home. It’s a game that’s all about precise movement, strategic power-up selection, and sheer determination against overwhelming odds. You’re not just shooting; you’re carefully building your ship into a war machine.

Console

NES

Year

1988

Developer

Konami

Series

Gradius

Language

EN