Gradius Collection for PSP

Acclaimed shooter Gradius makes an impressive debut on the PSP, coming heavy with this five-game collection that spans 20 years of the franchise's history. Experience non-stop, classic, 2D shooting action with Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the long-time-in-coming Gradius Gaiden, available for the first time in the United States. In addition, the Collection's Gallery Mode lets you watch movies from games in the series and get your pulse pounding with music from each title! You'll also have the option to choose your preferred screen set-up: either the original arcade specs or an expanded version specially made for PSP.

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (8.1 out of 10)

Konami's Gradius series has been credited with a great many things, not the least of which was its undeniable influence in the shoot 'em up genre. Along with R-Type, the franchise helped define a generation of shooters that not only thrilled us, but also inspired other such fine side-scrollers as Sa...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 6.3 out of 10

Classic gaming at its best!. (8 out of 10)

posted by Molecule1 (WARREN, OH) on Sep 21, 2006
Member since Nov 2005
3 out of 3 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

How does one go about reviewing a collection of games that are older than some of the people who will read this? I certainly can't compare the graphics to today's standards. And I can't say that these ports are outdated because they are just that, ports. Ports of games that debuted over 10 years ago...more

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