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Action
5/5
Arcade
1988-12-31

Gradius III is the third game in Konami's long-running space shooter series, which also includes Life Force and Nemesis. As with most Gradius titles, you control the highly advanced Vic Viper space fighter against hordes of foes. Weapons can be selected from pre-arranged loadouts or you can create your own custom loadout. The game can be played by a single player, or by two players in alternating turns. The game offers three levels of difficulty.

Available Versions

  • Gradius III (Asia) (1988)(Arcade)

  • Gradius III (Japan, program code S, split) (1988)(Arcade)

  • Gradius III (Japan) (1988)(Arcade)

  • Gradius III (World) (1988)(Arcade)

  • Gradius III (USA) (1988)(SNES)

About Gradius III

Gradius III was first released in 1988 by Konami Industry Co. Ltd. for the Arcade system. Developed by Konami Industry Co. Ltd., this game quickly became a fan favorite for its Action elements.

Game Features

  • Authentic Arcade experience directly in your browser
  • Save and load your game progress at any time
  • Full screen gameplay option for immersive experience
  • Customizable keyboard controls
  • Action gameplay that defined a generation
  • DeveloperKonami Industry Co. Ltd.
  • PublisherKonami Industry Co. Ltd.
  • Release Date1988-12-31
  • GenresAction
  • PlatformsArcade
  • Players0

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How to Play Gradius III in Your Browser

1. Click Play

Simply click the "Play Now" button at the top of this page to start the game immediately.

2. Use Controls

Use your keyboard to control the game. Check the keyboard configuration section below for details.

3. Save Progress

Use the save feature to preserve your progress at any point in the game.

Pro Tip

For the best experience playing Gradius III, use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.

Emulator Keyboard Configuration

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