![]() ![]() The PSP is dead now, of course, but you can still find Gradius Collection on the PlayStation Store. Five classic Gradius games ( Gradius through Gradius IV, and Gradius Gaiden) shipped on the Gradius Collection for PSP back in 2009. ![]() We covered a lot of games, and while we dedicated some conversation to various avenues to revisit several of the releases discussed, there's nothing like a proper, organized hub for that information.īefore we begin, I will say that Konami has made this whole thing relatively easy for interested fans. ![]() This week, the Hardcore Gaming 101 crew joined us for a fairly comprehensive survey of the Gradius series. Our "How Can I Play It?" series lays out the best options for legitimately and legally playing the classic games we cover here at Retronauts, ideally on current platforms. The Gradius III SNES and Gradius V versions both do tremendous damage when fully charged, and can destroy most bosses in a couple of shots.Mission control for retronauts former EIC of 1UP.com and taking dapper (and frogs) back from the Nazis. In Gradius III Arcade, the charging sphere that envelopes the ship does great damage on enemy contact, but the resulting shot does normal damage (though moving with increased width). ![]() It functions similar to a Ripple Laser and can pass through terrain.įires a very powerful laser ball that charges. The Vector also shows up in Gradius ReBirth as one of weapons of the hidden Metalion types. In Nemesis 3, this is an upgrade to the Ripple Laser/Fire Blaster on the 2way missile type, and is the most powerful weapon in the game. Two or three normal lasers are fired, respectively.Ī temporary pickup weapon that releases very powerful expanding waves with very large attack strength and piercing ability. It is considered as the Gradius Gaiden version of the Spread Gun.Ī special upgrade usable only when the Saber Tiger and Thrasher are connected. Very effective at point-blanking enemies & bosses.įires a bullet which generates a powerful black hole. In the latter case, the weapon is basically a rapid-fire Twin Laser that can be upgraded to fire three lasers that spread out. This name can refer to the alternate name of the Ripple Laser, or the Jade Knight's main laser. A beam that appears instantly, and has piercing. It seems to have more attacking power than the regular laser that appears in the Meteor Laser's respective games.Īn upgrade to the standard laser, the beam gets wider and has a sparkling effect.Īn upgrade to the Meteor and Twinkle Lasers, this laser bends the laser and expands hit making it look like a drill. However, it is wider, and is important for breaking certain barriers in Salamander MSX. This is similar to the Cyclone Laser in that there is a spiral and drilling. The Nemesis '90 Kai version just increases the attack power and adds a fluctuating color effect.Īn upgrade to the standard laser in Salamander MSX, as well as a standard load-out option in Nemesis 3. In Solar Assault, it can be charged to emit a continuous beam.Īn upgrade to the standard laser in Nemesis 2, two lasers are fired. In some games ( Nemesis 2, Gradius Gaiden), it can be upgraded to fire a longer beam. Holding down the fire button gives a beam of longer duration. The most basic type of laser, it generally manifests as a continuous beam with piercing ability. ![]()
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