Product Description

Gradius Collection compiles five of the best arcade and console games around: The Gradius series. You'll get five beloved Gradius titles in one exciting game package. Spanning more than 20 years of shooting action, Gradius Collection includeds the original Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the long awaited classic Gradius Gaiden. This special disc also includes a gallery mode to listen to the thumping soundtracks from every game and the ability to view CG movies of the Vic Viper in action. Players can choose to play each game in an enhanced PSP version or with the original Arcade settings. Gradius Collection is a must-have for any shooting game fan!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4666 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Konami
• Model: 83717260165
• Released on: 2006-09-08
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Sony PSP
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Features

• Multiple screen displays including original and widescreen PSP mode
• 5 complete Gradius games in 1 exciting package for the PSP system
• Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and long-awaited Gradius Gaiden
• Delivers hours of classic 2-D shooting action on the go
• Listen to music and watch videos in the Gallery mode

From the Manufacturer
Gradius Collection is a compilation of five beloved games in the Gradius series available for the first time on the PSP system. Spanning more than 20 years, the five games--Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the long-awaited Gradius Gaiden--deliver hours of classic 2-D shooting action on the go. In the Gallery mode, gamers can listen to the pumping music from each title and view movies and trailers from some of the original releases.

Features:

• Five complete Gradius games in one exciting package
• Including the long-awaited Gradius Gaiden, never before released in the U.S.
• Listen to music and watch videos in the Gallery mode
• Multiple screen displays including the original arcade orientation and widescreen PSP mode

Customer Reviews

A Nostalgic Trip to the past
You know, this game is awesome in ALMOST every respect. It emulates the Gradius games perfectly, from the very first all the way to Gaiden. It keeps the good ol' music intact, the controls are easy to pick up on, and the it's nostalgia is pure. The one problem is that these games are a wee bit difficult. As in, original japanese difficulty. The good news is that they've implemented save states, so you can restart at a tough level. Overall, It gets 4 stars from me.

Cool game, fun at times, can become repetitive.
Cool game, fun at times, can become repetitive. I play this game once a week and at first get so engaged, but it may become repetitive. I used to love these Gradius games and I bought it to return me to my childhood times. Its fun for people who love it and I highly recommend if you have the time for this game.

Still addictive, still fun as ever and now on PSP.
Its nice having this game on PSP, its the type of game you'd play on a cellphone while waiting for a doctor's appointment but this time its on PSP. Its awesome on widescreen although you can play on regular screen. There's several versions and each one is addictive the same, never want to stop and put it down. I am completely satisfied with this game and I would definitely buy another one for a friend as a gift.