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Gradius is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Konami and was released on May 29, 1985. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Gradius / Nemesis is a horizontally-scrolling shoot-em-up in which the player pilots a spacecraft known as the Vic Viper as they search through unexplored galaxies looking for a lost armada. These new galaxies are teaming with alien life set upon destroying the Viper.

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Gradius is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Gradius was released on May 29, 1985.

Gradius was developed by Konami.

Gradius has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay.

Gradius is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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