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Game Name: Gradius / Nemesis
Genre: Shooter
Platform: ColecoVision
Has a newer ColecoVision version of this game been released: Yes, there is a newer version by Opcode Games, now with save game features and minor fixes.
Other Platform releases besides this one: Arcade, Amstrad, Nintendo, MSX, BBC, Sega, ZX Spectrum, Wii and several others
Rarity, Loose Cartridge: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, Complete In Box, Used: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, New In Box: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
The displayed version: Original, Homebrew, Reproduction, Prototype, Recreated, Forgery, Converted Game
Value Traded from around: 60 to xxx U.S. $
Arcade Related ColecoVision Game: Yes
Year of Its Original Release: 1985
Initial © and Licensor: Konami Industry Co., Ltd., MSX 1986, Sega, Zemina 1987
Based On or similarly with: MSX 1 Gradius
Originally First Developed by: Konami Industry Co.
Original Programmed and / or Designed by: Hiroyasu Machiguchi, Konami Industry Co., Ltd.
Original SFX Programmed and / or Composed by: Miki Higashino, Konami Industry Co., Ltd.
ColecoVision Game Version Programmed by: Konami, Sega, Eduardo Mello, Opcode Games
ColecoVision GFX Programmer and / or Designer: Konami, Sega, Eduardo Mello
ColecoVision SFX Programmer and / or Designer: Konami, Sega, Eduardo Mello
Sound Output Via: SN 76489AN / AY-3-8910A / WSG 7264 / Compatible
Different Colors for this game Compared to The Original, In This Case: The MSX version: No
Expanded Color Palette beyond ColecoVisions 16 Permanent Colors: No
Sprite Settings Available to either More Color or Less Flicker: No
Number of Screenshots Provided by: ColecoVision.dk (10) / Opcode Games (4), Screenshots processed by: ColecoVision.dk
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems: ColecoVision  -  Phoenix VGS / PX  -  ADAM Family Computer System  -  Z3K*  -  Dina / Bit 7200*  -  HB Vision*  -  Bit 90*  -  Onyx*  -  SpliceVision*  -  Analogue Pocket*  -  ADAM+*  -  CV-NUC+*
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems With Expansion: ColecoVision  -  ADAM Family Computer System  -  SpectraVideo 318*  -  Hanimex Pencil II*  -  Laser 2001*  -  Salora Manager*
Working On Following Compatible Emulators: ColEM  -  CoolCV  -  BlueMSX  -  Meka  -  Mess*  -  Bee*  -  Argon*  -  MiSTer*  -  E.mul T.wo*  -  ColecoDS*  -  LaunchBox*  -  ADAMem*  -  Virtuel ADAM*
ColecoVision PCB Size, Type and Producent: 128kb., (SGC), Marcio Basillo
ColecoVision Product #: SG 2824 / SG 2602 / 02
Freely Available Download Of Game: No
Freely Available Download Of Manual: No
Sound Test or Ringtone Possible: Yes
ColecoVision Cartridge and Label #, Casing and Producent: SG2602 / 02, Standard Black U.S. or Viper Blue U.S. / Opcode Games Version 2, Moldex Canada / Version 3 China
ColecoVision Label Art, Design and manufacturer by: Konami, Doc4, Grahzee Designer, Unknown
ColecoVision Manual Layout and Design by: Konami, Doc4, Jess Ragan, Grahzee Designer
ColecoVision Manual # and Manufacturer: SG2602, China
ColecoVision Box Shown, Box Art and Design by: Opcode Games Premium Version, Konami, Doc4, Grahzee Designer
ColecoVision Box # and Manufacturer: 9 06169 72602 0, China
Number of Players: 1 or 2
Required: ColecoVision + Opcode Super Game Module**, Phoenix VGS or any other Compatible System + Compatible Controller(s)
ColecoVision Overlay: Original: No, Aftermarket: No
ColecoVision Custom Label Available: Yes, Via: Opcode Games
Different ColecoVision Box than the original one: Yes, Via: Opcode Games
ColecoVision Trading Card Available: Yes, Via: Opcode Games and Team Pixelboy
Publisher and Year: AtariAge Store, July 2016, 2nd batch: Opcode Games, March 2021, 3th batch: Opcode Games, August 2023
ColecoVision.dk Game #: 155
Purchased: April 29, 2016
Arrived: December 30, 2016
Score Displayed after completion: Yes, Your High Score will be reset when a subsequent game is started: No
Instant Save Game Features for each game variation: Yes, Password System: No, Hall of Fame: No
In-game Pause Feature: Yes, press: [ ]
Note: The Viper Blue Cartridge is Collectors edition.
Special For This Game: the Easy level also features 4 hidden bonus stages.
* Not Confirmed
**Opcode Super Game Module is not used in connection with the Phoenix Video Game System
 
 

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Gradius

Description:

Piloting your hyper-space fighter prototype, the Vic Viper, you must protect the planet Gradius from the invading Bacterion army.
Your ultimate goal is to destroy the Bacterion super-fortress Xaerous.
But  first you must fly your craft through enemy territory and defeat countless war ships and enemy devices.
Collect power capsules from defeated enemies to boost your craft with various upgrades, which will increase your odds of completing your mission.

The peaceful people of Gradius are counting on you.!

8 levels to blast your way through, plus 4 bonus levels.
Upgrade your ship with missiles, lasers, auxiliary pods, shields and more.!

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Gradius., Arcade, 5 Lives, Easy, Autofire - Fast.  ▼

  

 

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1st XScore: 1st XScore: 1st XScore: 115.200 - April 15, 2018. 1st XScore:
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2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 91.700 - February 10, 2019. 2nd XScore:
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3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 67.600 - October 28, 2017. 3rd XScore:
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4th XScore: 4th XScore: 4th XScore: 65.700 - January 08, 2017. 4th XScore:


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High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Gradius., Arcade, 5 Lives, Normal, Autofire - Fast.  ▼

  

 

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ColecoVision.dk Game # 155, Gradius was last updated on: November 10, 2024.
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