Gradius

One of the defining characteristics of the Gradius series is the use of a "power meter." The power meter is powered by a power-up item, whose purpose, when collected, is to move a highlight to the next power-up on the power meter. When a power-up that the player wants becomes highlighted, he or she may activate it, also causing the highlight to reset.

Developer

Konami

Genres

ShooterArcade

Themes

ActionScience fiction

Modes

Single-playerMultiplayer

Perspectives

Side view

Age ratings

ESRB E, PEGI 7, CERO A, ACB GESRB E · PEGI 7 · CERO A · ACB G