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{{ | {{Header Bar|game=Gradius III and IV}} | ||
| | {{Game | ||
|completion=1 | |||
|image=GradiusIIIandIVBox.jpg | |||
|title=Gradius III and IV | |||
|developer=[[Konami]] | |developer=[[Konami]] | ||
|publisher=[[Konami]] | |publisher=[[Konami]] | ||
| | |year=2000 | ||
|systems=[[PlayStation 2]] | |systems=[[PlayStation 2]] | ||
| | |ratings={{ESRB|E}} | ||
|genre=[[Shooter]] [[compilation]] | |||
|players=1-2 | |players=1-2 | ||
| | |modes=[[Single player]] | ||
|series=Gradius | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Gradius III and IV''' is a compilation game combining ports of the arcade versions of [[Gradius III]] and [[Gradius IV]]. Note that the SNES and arcade versions of these games are quite different and are therefore not the ones on this compilation. | |||
<big> | |||
* [[Gradius III]] | |||
* [[Gradius IV]] | |||
</big> | |||
==Controls== | |||
* {{psx|S}}: Power Up | |||
* {{psx|X}}: Fire | |||
* {{psx|T}}: Rapid Fire and Missile | |||
* {{psx|C}}: Select/Missile | |||
* {{psx|Start}}: Pause | |||
* {{psx|Neutral|Lstick}}: Moving cursor and controlling fighter | |||
==Gameplay Modes== | |||
== Gameplay Modes == | |||
* '''1 Player/2 Players''': The typical arcade game mode. 2 player gameplay will require two controllers. After Player 1 loses a life, Player 2's turn arrives, and the cycle goes on until both players have no lives remaining. | * '''1 Player/2 Players''': The typical arcade game mode. 2 player gameplay will require two controllers. After Player 1 loses a life, Player 2's turn arrives, and the cycle goes on until both players have no lives remaining. | ||
* '''Stage Select''': Allows you to start the game from a selected stage.<br>'''For Gradius III''': Only stages that you have reached will be available in stage select.<br>'''For Gradius IV''': You must complete the game to unlock this option. | * '''Stage Select''': Allows you to start the game from a selected stage.<br>'''For Gradius III''': Only stages that you have reached will be available in stage select.<br>'''For Gradius IV''': You must complete the game to unlock this option. | ||
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* '''Main Title''': Brings you back to the main menu which allows you to choose between Gradius III and Gradius IV. | * '''Main Title''': Brings you back to the main menu which allows you to choose between Gradius III and Gradius IV. | ||
== Option Mode == | ==Option Mode== | ||
* '''Game Level''': Lets you select a difficulty for the game you're in. There are 6 difficulty levels for ''Gradius III'' (Easiest - Very Hard) and 8 difficulty levels for ''Gradius IV'' (Easiest - Hardest). | * '''Game Level''': Lets you select a difficulty for the game you're in. There are 6 difficulty levels for ''Gradius III'' (Easiest - Very Hard) and 8 difficulty levels for ''Gradius IV'' (Easiest - Hardest). | ||
* '''Extend''': Allows you to modify the amount of points required for a bonus. | * '''Extend''': Allows you to modify the amount of points required for a bonus. | ||
* '''Player''': Determines the amount of lives you start with. | * '''Player''': Determines the amount of lives you start with. | ||
* '''Power-Up''': | * '''Power-Up''':<!--Editor's note: I'm still not sure what this is. Someone knows?''--> | ||
* '''Adjustment''': Adjust the position of the screen. | * '''Adjustment''': Adjust the position of the screen. | ||
* '''Button Configuration''': Speaks for itself. | * '''Button Configuration''': Speaks for itself. | ||
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* '''Save/Load''': Allows for saving and loading of high scores and progress for Stage Select. | * '''Save/Load''': Allows for saving and loading of high scores and progress for Stage Select. | ||
=== Options Exclusive to Gradius III === | ===Options Exclusive to Gradius III=== | ||
* '''Wait Level''' (Off/Level1/Level2): The PS2 processor is much faster than the original arcade hardware, therefore the amount of lag present on the original arcade game can be toggled on and off. | * '''Wait Level''' (Off/Level1/Level2): The PS2 processor is much faster than the original arcade hardware, therefore the amount of lag present on the original arcade game can be toggled on and off. | ||
=== Options Exclusive to Gradius IV === | ===Options Exclusive to Gradius IV=== | ||
* '''Sound''': Allows selection of Stereo or Mono sound. | * '''Sound''': Allows selection of Stereo or Mono sound. | ||
* '''Screen''': Allows selection of Arcade or Full-size views. | * '''Screen''': Allows selection of Arcade or Full-size views. | ||
== | ==Secrets== | ||
* To reset the game without having to press reset, simply press {{psx|L1}}, {{psx|R1}}, {{psx|Start}} and {{psx|Select}} at the same time. | |||
{{Gradius}} | |||
[[Category:Konami]] | [[Category:Konami]] | ||
[[Category:PlayStation 2]] | |||
[[Category:Shooter]] | |||
[[Category:Compilation]] | |||
[[Category:Single player]] |