Gradius V PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2004
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82 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: Konami's popular shooting franchise, Gradius, returns in the first installment specially designed for a next-generation platform. With the new Option Controls feature and masterful level design, Gradius V creates a new strategic dimension in shooting as gamers take control of the Vic Viper and blast through seven stages of classic arcade-style action on a non-stop, intense thrill ride to destroy the Bacterian core. Spectacular 3D graphics – the best looking Gradius Ever. New Option Controls feature adds depth and gameplay. 7 expansive levels of exciting shooting action. Classic Gradius action with new features and inspired level design. [Konami]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. GameSpy
    100
    Combines best-of-class graphics with a surprisingly back-to-basics approach to the series' familiar gameplay. The result is a sublime shooter that not only does its legacy proud, but actually transcends it.
  2. My Gamer
    86
    The production values are excellent, and the simplistic gameplay is classic and at the core of so many old games as well as those new today.
  3. GameCritics
    85
    Gradius V may not reinvent the wheel that is the space shooter, but it refines it to near perfection. This is a title that no serious gamer should miss.
  4. Next Level Gaming
    74
    It's fast, it's intense, and it looks really good. But it's also very short, and slightly repetitive.

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  1. JoseN.
    10
    Perfect!! The Best Gradius of the history!!
  2. Fighter17
    9
    I really like this game a lot. Very hard game to beat, but the Gradius name states that this game is going to be hard at the first place. I wish more unlockables were added to this game for more play time. … Expand
  3. MrT.
    9
    The best shootemup i have ever played. My score should actually read 9.5, The only reason i wouldn't give it a 10 is for silly little reasons like not being able to turn the music off in the options menu - play any game enough times and the music can get anoying. Other than that it is shooting nirvana.… Expand
  4. llamayarmybar
    8
    This isn't Gradius.. this isn't Gradius at all. However, what it is- is in fact a much better, much improved, and much better looking Gradius than any other installment in the series. Even though at times Treasures influence is incredibly obvious, seeing as they had everything to do with making this title, you'll still see some glimpses of original Gradius concepts from older games and maybe even old bosses or enemies. Its been re tweaked for awesome throughout, has a pretty cinematic quality to it and it even quite challenging in a relentless sort of way. However, the power-up system overhaul has left the room for error less-so than in the older games, seeing as you can do quite well with a fully powered ship in each stage. That doesn't mean you won't get you're ass murdered by level layouts or strategically placed enemy patterns of fire or otherwise. You may in fact enjoy this game or hate it for being nearly completely different the the other games.… Expand