Relive classic space battles with Gradius Origins

Gradius Origins is an exciting collection that brings back the classic side-scrolling shooter games from Konami's famous series, including a new game called Salamander III. This set lets players jump into the action of flying cool spaceships, like the well-known Vic Viper, through waves of tough alien enemies in colorful, dangerous space settings. The series is loved for its hard gameplay, unique power-up system, and the famous line “Shoot the Core!”—a key part of its big boss fights where players aim for the weak spots of giant enemy ships.

Old-school fun for everyone

The heart of Gradius Origins is its classic arcade feel, with 18 versions of seven popular titles from the Gradius and Salamander series. Players move through side-scrolling levels packed with enemy groups, tricky obstacles, and huge bosses. The special ''power meter'' lets players pick their upgrades wisely—collecting capsules lights up options like faster ships, missiles, or lasers, and players choose when to use them for the best strategy. New features make the game easier to enjoy, like Easy Mode, which makes your ship harder to hit, and Invincible Mode, which lets you fly through enemies without getting hurt, perfect for practice. Training Mode allows players to change things like where they restart or what power-ups they have, and save states and a rewind option make the game less tough while keeping its classic challenge.

The collection also has cool extras, like a Sound Gallery with original and new music, a Visual Gallery with game art and old design papers, and a Gradius Guide to track scores and enemy info. Online leaderboards let players share their best runs and compete with others.

If you like this kind of game, R-Type is another fun side-scrolling shooter. It has similar space battles, smart power-ups, and exciting boss fights, making it a great pick for fans of retro action. Gradius Origins is an awesome mix of old-school fun and new tweaks for a stellar space journey. Use our price comparison tool to find the best prices for Gradius Origins.