Gradius 2 nes7/22/2023 You navigate your way through crumbling ruins that are in the middle of a desert. The stage is reminiscent of both stage five of the NES version of Life Force (the Temple stage) and stage one of Gradius III. Konami also added a new stage that's exclusive to the PC Engine version. If you'd like to see what this intro looks like, check it out below (animated pic courtesy of SHMUPS!). For example, Konami added a PC Engine exclusive animated opening that showcases the Vic Viper and its capabilities - all set to some great Konami hard rock music. However, if you're used to the arcade game, you may be slightly (and pleasantly) surprised by some of the additions Konami made to the PC Engine game. You still have four power-up configurations and two shields to choose from, and all of the arcade levels are intact. Every detail from the arcade game is reproduced perfectly, from the level design to the enemy patterns to the design of the Vic Viper. If you've played the arcade version of Gradius II, then for the most part you know what to expect here. I was able to get a copy of the game in late 1997, and after comparing it to the port found on the Gradius Deluxe Pack and the ROM that can be played via MAME, it stacks up favorably - even surpassing the arcade game in some respects, believe it or not. Konami chose to use the Super CD format when creating the game as well as enhancing the arcade music with RSS Stereo sound, and the end result is nothing short of phenomenal. In 1992, Konami graced the PC Engine with a near arcade-perfect port of Gradius II. I've finished the game numerous times, on varying degrees of difficulty, and I like it more and more each time I play it. It may be tough in spots, true, but in my opinion, it's far from impossible - even with a lack of power ups in certain areas. Much as I hate to disagree with an esteemed colleague of mine (see Kurt Kalata's review of the Gradius Deluxe Pack), I found Gradius II to be one of the most enjoyable chapters in the series. Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely.- Konami - PC Engine Super CD-ROM² - 1992Įver since I first played it, I've loved the Gradius II arcade game. Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. If you wish to be unblocked, you must agree that you will take immediate steps to rectify this issue. ![]() If you do not understand what is causing this behavior, please contact us here. If you promise to stop (by clicking the Agree button below), we'll unblock your connection for now, but we will immediately re-block it if we detect additional bad behavior.
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