Gradius Advance

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Gradius Advance
scrolling shooter
Mode(s)Single-player

Gradius Advance is a horizontally

Vic Viper
to stop it.

Gameplay

The game play is almost identical to other titles in the series. The player takes control of the

Vic Viper
. Unlike Gradius III, there are only two shield options — shield and force field. In addition, the S. option ("snake option") is not present in this version; the player can however choose to have the computer assign weapon power-ups automatically or purchase upgrades manually.

The game's configuration allows the player to choose between three difficulty modes, with each mode consisting of three loops — progressively more difficult play-throughs that are unlocked as previous loops are cleared. The Japanese version further included a challenge game play mode that had to be unlocked by achieving a high score during a single play-through of the game's normal difficulty mode. Additional challenges could then by unlocked by completing other challenges. The challenge mode was absent from the U.S. and European releases due to the game being released in Japan several months later.

Reception

The game received "generally favorable reviews" according to the

high scores directly to cartridge.[9] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 32 out of 40.[5] GamePro said, "The control is sharp but depends greatly on how many speed-up upgrades you've acquired. The crisp graphics hold up fine on the small screen, but the music is standard, forgettable fare. However, Gradius Galaxies should more than satisfy your inner twitch gamer."[13][b]

Notes

  1. ^ Japanese: グラディウスジェネレーション, Hepburn: Guradiusu Jenerēshon
  2. ^ GamePro gave the game three 4/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and 3/5 for sound.

References

  1. ^ Ahmed, Shahed (July 16, 2001). "Gradius Galaxies heads to the Game Boy Advance". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 20, 2001. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Gradius Generation Konami The Best". Konami (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 14, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Gradius Galaxies". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  4. All Media Network. Archived from the original
    on November 15, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "ゲームボーイアドバンス - グラディウス ジェネレーション". Famitsu (in Japanese). Vol. 915. Enterbrain. June 30, 2006. p. 117. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Gradius Galaxies". Game Informer. No. 104. FuncoLand. December 2001. p. 118.
  7. ^ Provo, Frank (November 21, 2001). "Gradius Galaxies Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Brooks, Mark (January 20, 2002). "Gradius Galaxies". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  9. ^ a b Harris, Craig (November 28, 2001). "Gradius Galaxies". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ Shreddy (November 23, 2001). "Test: Gradius Advance". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on April 30, 2004. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Gradius Galaxies". Nintendo Power. Vol. 150. Nintendo of America. November 2001. p. 148.
  12. ^ a b Shughart, Ty (May 6, 2003). "Gradius Galaxies". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Bad Hare (January 2002). "Gradius Galaxies Review for Game Boy Advance on GamePro.com". GamePro. No. 160. IDG. Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved March 17, 2020.

External links

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