GRADIUS ORIGINS

GRADIUS ORIGINS brings players back to one of the most iconic side-scrolling shooter series in history. This collection includes 18 versions of 7 arcade games, including the first appearance of Gradius III AM Show Version on home consoles. This is an opportunity for both longtime fans and newcomers to fully explore the legendary journey of the Vic Viper through fierce space battles. With original graphics that retain the arcade spirit, along with a series of convenient improvements, GRADIUS ORIGINS is both a historical relic and a modern experience.

Upgraded Modes and Features

This collection is not just a re-release, but also adds a series of support features to make it more accessible to players. You can save and load game states at any time, rewind when needed, and try Invincible Mode to focus on exploring the content. Practice mode allows you to customize your starting point, number of loops, and power-up states, allowing you to perfect your skills before entering real battles. In addition, easy mode reduces the size of the ship’s collision zone, providing a gentler experience for beginners.

Full of historical value

GRADIUS ORIGINS also brings a rich library of original soundtracks, remixes from rare CD albums, illustrations, development materials, and original instruction cards from each game. You can explore detailed enemy information, check your scores, and compete with global players via online rankings. On Nintendo Switch, this experience is more flexible and convenient than ever, allowing you to enjoy legendary battles anytime, anywhere, while immersing yourself in the classic arcade atmosphere that made Gradius famous.