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Romset and name:
gradius2b Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan Older Ver.)
Short name:
Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou
Manufacturer:
Konami
Year:
Genre:
Shooter
Category:
Shooter / Flying Horizontal
Serie:
Driver source:
konami/twin16.cpp
Language:
Japanese
Similar games:
Input / Controls
Players:
Up to 2 players (solo, 2 alternates)
Input:
Joystick 8 ways
Buttons / keys:
Coins:
Cabinet:
Cocktail, Upright
Free-play:
Not supported
Rankings
Average user rating:
AntoPISA BestGame:
-
MASH All-Time:
-
Video
Display:
320x224@60.606061 Hz, CRT 15kHz
Orientation:
Horizontal
Scrolling:
Unknown
Colors:
-
CPU:
Motorola MC68000, Zilog Z80
Audio
Sound:
2 audio channel
Audio chips:
K007232 PCM Controller, NEC uPD7759, Speaker, YM2151 OPM
Romset
First release:
Mame 0.133u1 released on aug-02 2009
Last release:
Mame 0.264 released on mar-26 2024
Clone of:
vulcan Vulcan Venture (New)
Bios:
Not required
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Use sample of:
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Previous romset:
grdius2b Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (Japan Older Ver.)
New romset:
None
Files
Dump:
GOOD
Required files:
Status
OVERALL:
GOOD
Emulation:
Good
Graphic:
Good
Color:
Good
Sound:
Good
Cocktail:
Good
Protection:
Good
Save state:
Supported
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  • Arcade Video game published 36 years ago:

    Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou © 1988 Konami.

    The third game in Konami's renowned Gradius series; the prequel being "Gradius [Model GX400]" and a spinoff called "Salamander [Model GX587]". Gradius II strictly adheres to the shoot-em-up template set out by its hugely successful predecessor, the game eschews the sideways/vertical scrolling alternate levels of Salamander and opts instead for Gradius sideways scrolling-only mechanic. This game is rightly considered to be one of the most demanding and difficult shoot-em-ups ever released.

    TECHNICAL
    Konami Twin 16 Hardware
    Game ID: GX785

    Main CPU: 2 x 68000 @ 10MHz
    Sound CPU: Zilog Z80
    Sound chip: Yamaha 2151 + 3012, UPD7759C and a 007232 Konami Custom Chip

    Players: 2
    Control: 8-way joystick
    Buttons: 3

    TRIVIA
    Gradius II was released in March 1988 in Japan.

    The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Gradius II - GOFER's Ambition'.

    This game is known outside Japan as "Vulcan Venture [GX785]".

    A three-part Ova anime based on the Gradius series was released in Japan within a year after the release of Gradius II. It follows the adventures of Dan, Stephanie, and Eddie - Three ace pilots who hope to save their planet from the forces of the Bacterion empire. Later on in the series, they are joined by Lord British, the Prince of Latis.

    Apollon Music released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Space Odyssey, Gradius II - Gofer no yabou - BY30-5202) on 21/07/1988.

    TIPS AND TRICKS
    • Power meters:
    1) Option 1: Nemesis
    • Missile: Falls to the ground, then slides along it until it hits something.
    • Double: Fires a bullet at 45 degrees up as well as forward.
    • Laser: Replaces your bullets with a blue beam.
    2) Option 2: Mega-Destruction
    • Spread Bomb: Large explosion of death.
    • Tail Gun: Fires backwards as well as forwards.
    • Laser: The infamous Toothpaste Laser.
    3) Option 3: The Third Way
    • Photon Torpedo: Similar to standard missile, but goes straight through enemies.
    • Double: Fires a bullet at 45 degrees up as well as forward.
    • Pulse: Salamander's ripple laser.
    4) Option 4: Salamander
    • 2-Way: Bombs fall up and down.
    • Tail Gun: Fires backwards as well as forwards.
    • Pulse: Salamander's ripple laser, in a nice shade of red.

    SERIES
    • Gradius [Model GX400] (1985, ARC)
    • Gradius 2 [Model RC751] (1987, MSX)
    • Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou [Model GX785] (1988, ARC)
    • Gradius III - Densetsu Kara Shinwa-e [Model GX945] (1989, ARC)
    • Nemesis '90 Kai [Model GS-166] (1993, X68K)
    • Solar Assault - Gradius (1997, ARC)
    • Gradius Gaiden (1997, PSX)
    • Gradius IV - Fukkatsu (1998, ARC)
    • Gradius Generation [Model AGB-AGAJ-JPN] (2001, GBA)
    • Gradius V [Model SLPM-62462] (2004, PS2)
    • Gradius Neo (2004, NTT DoCoMo i-mode Phones)
    • Gradius Neo Imperial (2005, NTT DoCoMo i-mode Phones)
    • Gradius Wide (2007, NTT DoCoMo i-mode Phones)
    • Gradius Rebirth [Model RVL-WGDJ-JPN] (2008, WII)

    STAFF
    Game programmers: Toshiaki Takatori, K. Tsutsui, T. Horimoto, A. Suzuki, Takehiko Fujii
    Graphic designers: Miki Yoshikata, H. Ashida, Michiko Iwamoto, A. Nonami, Kuniaki Kakuwa
    Sound editors: Shinji Tasaka, Motoaki Furukawa, K. Matsubara, S. Hukami
    Engineer: K. Hashima
    Title designers: F. Shinuya, J. Tanaka

    PORTS
    • CONSOLES:
    [JP] Nintendo Famicom (dec.16, 1988) "Gradius II [Model RC832]"
    [JP] NEC PC-Engine Super CD-ROM² (dec.18, 1992) "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou [Model KMCD2003]"
    [JP] Sega Saturn (mar.29, 1996) "Gradius Deluxe Pack [Model T-9509G]"
    [JP] Sony PlayStation (mar.29, 1996) "Gradius Deluxe Pack [Model SLPS-00303]"
    [JP] Sony PS4 [PSN] (apr.22, 2016) "Arcade Archives - Gradius II - Gofer no Yabou [Model CUSA-03606]"

    • HANDHELDS:
    [JP] Sony PSP (feb.9, 2006) "Gradius Portable [Model ULJM-05091]"

    • COMPUTERS:
    [JP] Sharp X68000 (feb.7, 1992) "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou [Model RA957]"
    PC [MS Windows] [JP] (feb.21, 1997) "Gradius Deluxe Pack [Model ME203-J1]"

    CONTRIBUTE
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