Gradius

Gradius

Console: Arcade
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Konami
Publisher(s): Konami
Release Date: 1985-05-29
Players: 2
Co-op: No
Type: Shooter
Gradius screenshot

One of the defining characteristics of the Gradius series is the use of a "power meter." The power meter is powered by a power-up item, whose purpose, when collected, is to move a highlight to the next power-up on the power meter. When a power-up that the player wants becomes highlighted, he or she may activate it, also causing the highlight to reset.