Players take control of the InterDimensional Vic Viper ship in a solitary attempt to repel an overwhelming invasion force from the planet Bacterian. The rest of the United Gradius World Forces were destroyed prior to Gradius III because they were "badly outnumbered." So now you're alone, in an attempt to destroy all who dare stand in your way.
Gradius III offers a standard One-Player mode, an alternating Two-Player mode, and an Options screen to customize key features. Gradius IV adds a Boss Attack mode, where players go through a timed series of battles with the bosses found throughout the game. Your ship is fully powered-up during the mode, regardless of how many times you may die.
The Vic Viper can be powered up through speed-ups, "double" shots that add shots and/or potential directions to fire in, various types of missiles, lasers, and "option" fighters. Option fighters are indestructible orange globes that follow the Vic Viper and add firepower. Multiple levels of difficulty are also included, as well as the option to select which stage to begin on.
"Gradius 3: succession to mythology"
The Dark Milky Way, which is an infinity of deep, dark eternal darkness, is the place where the mysterious destructive god "Bakuterian" started an activity to be born again in an unknown territory. The dark force of Bakuterian is the last attack left to be accomplished is an ambition by itself.
For the dark force, it wrapped all universes with an energy beyond our imagination and caused destruction and massacre. An image of aggression swallowed the planet of Gradius and its surroundings in succession and stretched an evil hand straight for this star. The Gradius Federal government is assembling a whole Gradius army for this threat, by putting up a large defense net, to face an all-out attack. This we consider is an enthusiastic defense that might also tear apart a strong dark force as not seen before.
Then, again a super-time and space fighter departure. They are daring all universal fates, to fly over there, now it is not time to quit.
"Gradius IV: Revival"
The distant past was in the memory of the people. The name of a destructive planet "Bakuterian" is forgotten further. However the nightmare comes again. Before a surrender, the defense army must get in front of the enemy to have war potential. Vacantly only one machine, there was an appearance of a white body that flew past the star at that time.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
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The ultimate arcade shooter is back with two perfect conversions and extras rolled into one adrenaline pumping game! Are you ready for insane weapon selections, fiercest boss enemies, and two of the most challenging shooters ever made? Here's your chance... ACE!
# Vast array of upgradable weapons and enemies
# All new CG movies for both Gradius III and Gradius IV
# Extra added options not found in the arcade versions
# High difficulty levels provide hours of challenge
FEATURES:
- Third person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- SCIFI & Futuristic themes.
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