Gradius Collection

The Gradius Collection for the PSP is a successful homage to one of the most famous shoot-'em-up series in video game history. In the Gradius Collection, Konami brings five classic Gradius titles to the handheld - in outstanding technical quality and with a few extras that round off the retro experience perfectly.

The Gradius Collection includes the games Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV and Gradius Gaiden - the latter playable outside Japan for the first time. Each of these titles in the Gradius Collection offers classic side-scrolling action in which you fly through dangerous levels with the Vic Viper spaceship, collect power-ups and fight your way through huge boss battles. Fans in particular will appreciate the typical combination of tactical dodging, precise shooting and strategic use of weapons.

The controls of the Gradius Collection have been well adapted to the PSP, even if the directional pad sometimes feels a little imprecise in hectic moments. On the other hand, the Gradius Collection scores points with various screen options, a save system and a gallery mode in which music tracks and cutscenes from the series can be admired.

Graphically, the games in the Gradius Collection remain true to their arcade roots, while the soundtrack full of classic 8- and 16-bit melodies creates a real retro feeling. The games in the Gradius Collection look razor-sharp and clear, especially on the brilliant PSP screen.

The Gradius Collection is a real highlight for anyone who loves classic arcade shooters. The Gradius Collection not only offers concentrated action in nostalgic style, but also real added value with the first western release of Gradius Gaiden. Perfect for on the go, compact and challenging - a must-have for retro fans and collectors.