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PlayStation 2

Gradius V

Developer
Treasure
North America September 14, 2004 Konami
Europe October 8, 2004 Konami
Japan July 21, 2004 Konami
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Gradius V review

Do we really need a Gradius that dares to be different? Sometimes the best in life can get no better, and if you decide to play God for a day then bad things have been known to happen. It's as such that Gradius V is best served as being a 12-gun salute to the past rather than…

Michael Scott · February 13, 2005

Gradius V review

Despite its positive elements, though, it's tough to recommend Gradius V when the mechanics and boss encounters of even decade-old Genesis shooters are substantially better.

John L · February 12, 2005

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Gradius V review HG exclusive

I've stated that I like playing the first Gradius because of its fine balance, but Gradius V is the first time in the main series where I've genuinely enjoyed playing the whole thing, from start to finish.

dementedhut · August 1, 2011 · 5 comments

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