Gradius Galaxies

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The classic franchise Gradius comes to Game Boy Advance! An evil force has taken over a distant star system and only you can stop them. Soar through a myriad of enemy attack units and blow them to bits using ultra powerful weapons including photon missiles and laser beams. Strap on your flight suit because this will be a trip to remember!

• Eight all new action-packed levels designed only for the Game Boy Advance
• Choose from 14 powerful weapons including twin cannons, laser beams, and photon missiles
• Devastatingly large boss enemies fill the screen
• Variable difficulty levels for novice and expert players
• Vibrant and colorful graphics bring the game to life

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Back of box

DESCRIPTION:

Gradius Galaxies' side-scrolling action hearkens back to the early days of arcade shoot-'em-ups - wave after wave of enemies hound you through 8 all new stages, and colossal end bosses fill the screen with a constellation of heavy fire. Strap yourself in tight behind the controls of the Vic Viper, a fast and deadly attack ship. Choose the weapons configuration, including twin cannons, photon missiles, and beam lasers, and enhance those weapons during gameplay by grabbing power ups.

GAME FEATURES: - Excellent game play that’s among the very best in its genre. - 8 completely new designed levels with smooth and colourful graphics, cool special effects and a huge number of enemy targets to shoot at simultaneously. - Adjustable level of difficulty, now allowing casual gamers to enjoy the action packed world of gradius to full extent. - Automatic save feature with “continue” function, enabling players to select any section within any unlocked level to either start the action right from where they left off or replay the greatest battle scenes.

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Atari Australia website - Game Boy Advance

Classic arcade action.

All-new missions.

Gradius: Galaxies retains the look, feel and objectives of illustrious arcade forerunners Gradius (1985), Gradius II (1988) and Gradius III (1989), but the missions are new for 2001.

Right from the get-go, you'll have a choice of spacecraft and shields, but that won't make your job any easier. Alien ships zoom in and and shoot from virtually any angle, so you'll have to stay focused throughout. Tumbling asteroids and enormous structures make your job even tougher.

By eliminating enemies, you'll be able to grab speed boosts, double your firepower and more. Fortunately, developer Mobile21 has made sure the controls are pin-point precise.

Gradius: Galaxies is out now. The game has been rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB with a Mild Violence descriptor.

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www.nintendo.com