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Gradius: The Interstellar Assault

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A fast-paced 1992 action shooter from Konami

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About this game

Gradius: The Interstellar Assault is a Konami action shooter released for Game Boy in 1992. Pilot a powerful fighter through five levels of deep-space combat against the Bacterion Beast Squadron.

Choose from three pre-attack modes—Intruder Missiles, Laser Warfare, and Double Guns—and collect Power-Up Spheres to gain Ripple Blasts, Multiple Warheads, Ghost Fighters, and Force Fields. Its dual-scrolling battlefields add speed and 3D effects to the action, while the Practice Galaxy provides a dedicated space to sharpen your tactics.