Gradius (1985)
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Developer: Konami
One of the defining characteristics of the Gradius series is the use of a "power meter." The power meter is powered by a power-up item, whose purpose, when collected, is to move a highlight to the next power-up on the power meter. When a power-up that the player wants becomes highlighted, he or she may activate it, also causing the highlight to reset.
Platforms: Arcade, Sharp X68000
Same series
- Salamander (1986)
- Gradius III (1989)
- Gradius (1986)
- Nemesis (1990)
- Gradius: The Interstellar Assault (1991)
- Gradius V (2004)
- Nemesis 2 (1987)
- Gradius II (1988)
- Gradius IV: Revival (1999)
- Vulcan Venture (1988)
- Gradius ReBirth (2008)
- Nemesis: The Final Challenge (1987)
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