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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.
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Gradius, our mother planet. Bacterian, a cluster of stars located in subspace, has invaded this dazzling planet and exposed it to a series of vicious battles. Threatened with extinction in the face of such an onslaught, the planet Gradius decides to deploy its final hope: the super-dimensional fighter Vic Viper. Its destination is the enemy fortress of Xaerous. The only way to put an end to this conflict is to plunge deep into the enemy's stronghold and destroy the core that lies at its center. Prepare to launch! And so, Vic Viper takes off into the vast blackness of space.
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40-year-old Arcade classic shoot ‘em up Gradius gets pure ASCII PC remake — you can even save your gaming screenshots as .TXT files - Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware · 3/15/2026
Happy 40th, Gradius , You Absolute Bastard - avclub.com
avclub.com · 11/17/2025
Gradius Origins Is an Excellent Introduction to a Legendary Shoot 'Em Up Series - A.V. Club
A.V. Club · 11/17/2025
Infinos 1 & 2 Are A Pair Of Gradius-Style Shmups That Pay Tribute To "The Golden Age Of Arcade Shooters" - Time Extension
Time Extension · 10/21/2025
Infinos 1 & 2 Are A Pair Of Gradius-Style Shmups That Pay Tribute To "The Golden Age Of Arcade Shooters" - timeextension.com
timeextension.com · 10/21/2025
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