Underplayed Gems

GRADIUS ORIGINS (2025)

GRADIUS ORIGINS cover
Developer
KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD
Publisher
KONAMI
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.7 of 5, 283 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A polished compilation of classic arcade shooters with adjustable difficulty and training tools that let you feel the satisfying power-up progression at your own pace.

retro arcadefast-pacedchallengingpower progressionnostalgicprecisemodifiable difficultycollection

What players say

Players praise M2's port for its online leaderboards with replays, CRT filters, and easy modes, but note the series is punishingly difficult, with no easy way to credit feed through. A few report screen tearing on PC, and some wish for Gradius Galaxies.

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Screenshots

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