Gradius IV: Revival
Gradius IV is the fourth arcade installment in a series of scrolling shooter video games developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo. It was preceded by Gradius III, released in 1989, although spinoffs…
Gradius IV: Revival is an arcade developed by Konami, released 4 February 1999 on Arcade.
What Gradius IV: Revival is
Gradius IV: Revival is an arcade game developed by Konami and released in 1999. It is available on Arcade only. It runs on Konami Hornet.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A distant memory.... The doomsday planet Bacterian has long been forgotten and Planet Gradius is enjoying a time of restored peace and prosperity. However their worst nightmare is about to become reality... again.... Suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive attack force appears, overwhelming the Gradius Defense Forces. Just when things are looking hopeless, a lone fighter screams across the sky. The battle for freedom is joined once more.....
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
Where it sits in the Gradius series
Gradius IV: Revival is the 39th of 54 entries we hold in the Gradius series. It arrived 10 months after Konami Antiques: MSX Collection Vol. 3. The next entry was Gradius III and IV in 2000.
What it launched against
Gradius IV: Revival launched on 4 February 1999, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VIII, Silent Hill, Super Smash Bros. and Syphon Filter.
Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VIII, Silent Hill, Super Smash Bros., Syphon Filter.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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