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Action
5/5
Turbografx-16
1990-12-31

The people of Gradius are in trouble. The ameoboid Bacterions have launched an all out attack against the planet, and it's up to you to fly into battle and save them. Along the way you'll be able to power up your ship with hyper speed, force fields, lasers, missiles, double beam cannons and more to help you battle.

Gradius is a side-scrolling shooter. Shooting certain enemies will leave a power up pod behind which can be collected to add more power to your ship. Each level features a wide variety of enemies trying to stop you, with a large boss at the end. Gameplay is for one player or two players alternating.

Available Versions

  • Gradius (Japan) (1990)(Turbografx-16)

  • Gradius (1985)(MSX)

  • Gradius (Japan, ROM version) (1984)(Arcade)

About Gradius

Gradius was first released in 1990 by Konami Industry Co. Ltd. for the Turbografx-16 system. Developed by Konami Industry Co. Ltd., this game quickly became a fan favorite for its Action elements.

Game Features

  • Authentic Turbografx-16 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 Date1990-12-31
  • GenresAction
  • PlatformsTurbografx-16
  • Players0

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Gradius Series

Play Gradius - The Interstellar Assault (USA)
Game Body(GB)
1991

Gradius - The Interstellar Assault (USA)

Play Gradius 2 - Gofer no Yabou
PC Engine CD

Gradius 2 - Gofer no Yabou

Play Gradius
MSX
1985

Gradius

Play Gradius 2
MSX
2004

Gradius 2

Play Gradius (Japan, ROM version)
Arcade
1984

Gradius (Japan, ROM version)

Play Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan Old ver.)
Arcade

Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan Old ver.)

Play Gradius III (Asia)
Arcade
1988

Gradius III (Asia)

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

Gradius III (Japan, program code S, split)

Play Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan Older ver.)
Arcade

Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan Older ver.)

Play Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan New ver.)
Arcade

Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan New ver.)

Play Gradius III (Japan)
Arcade
1988

Gradius III (Japan)

Play Gradius III (World)
Arcade
1988

Gradius III (World)

Play Gradius III (USA)
SNES
1988

Gradius III (USA)

How to Play Gradius 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, use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.

Emulator Keyboard Configuration

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