Gradius IV is the fourth arcade installment in a series of scrolling shooter video games developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo. It was preceded by Gradius III, released in 1989, although spinoffs had been released prior to it such as Gradius Gaiden. This title brings a considerable graphical upgrade, particularly with the use of colored lighting. In addition, there have been several additions and removals to the vaulted weapons system; specifically, the edit mode has been removed and an online ranking system was added. A distant memory.... The doomsday planet Bacterian has long been forgotten and Planet Gradius is enjoying a time of restored peace and prosperity. However their worst nightmare is about to become reality... again.... Suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive attack force appears, overwhelming the Gradius Defense Forces. Just when things are looking hopeless, a lone fighter screams across the sky. The battle for freedom is joined once more.....
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Plot-driven, grave, epic and classical in form.
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- intimateepic
- classical in formformally daring
- contemplativerelentless
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About the game
- Platforms
- Arcade
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Released
- February 4, 1999
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Konami Hornet
IGDB rating 5.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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