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Gradius V Returns to PSN
April 22, in the year of our Lord 2015 --
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced its classic
shoot ‘em-up Gradius V is now available for PlayStationŽ3
worldwide via the PlayStationŽNetwork service, priced at $9.99.
Previously released for PlayStationŽ2, the digital reissue of
Gradius V marks the series’ first appearance for PlayStationŽ3.
The classic shoot ‘em up recalls the all-action old school
videogame style and is a thrilling blaster with all the
trimmings expected of a modern-day title. Gradius V’s
horizontally-scrolling stages retain the same mix of shooting
and weapon collection that is the backbone of the long-running
series, yet upgrades every aspect of the game – adding some of
the most incredible backdrops and varied adversaries to ever
grace the Gradius universe.
In Gradius V, players control the legendary Vic Viper craft as
it faces wave after wave of the Bacterian race’s alien warriors.
Initially armed with just a front-mounted laser, as the player
destroys specifically-colored aliens they release a yellow power
up capsule, lighting the ‘Option Panel’ at the bottom of the
screen when collected. As more capsules are collected, varied
and more powerful weapons are accessible, including lasers,
bombs, shields and extra weapon pods. Gradius V, however, ups
the ante even further, giving the player access to four
different weapon arrays, each including bespoke power ups that
will be essential if the seven stages are to be successful
cleansed of the alien menace.
With its tried and trusted mix of powerful weapons, options for
single or simultaneous two-player action, huge end-of-level
adversaries and uncompromising levels, Gradius V is the perfect
introduction to one of video gaming’s oldest and hardiest
genres.