Konami

Vulcan Venture

Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II: Gofer no Yabo) is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up developed by Konami and released in arcades in 1988. Players control the Vic Viper spacecraft as it battles the Bacterion Empire, now led by Gofer. The game builds on the original Gradius by retaining the power-up bar system while introducing selectable weapon configurations and expanded abilities such as different missiles, double, and laser options. It also incorporates elements from Salamander (Life Force) and introduces a stage focused entirely on consecutive boss encounters.

Released: 1 March 1988
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Engine: Konami Twin 16
Perspective: Side view
Age rating: PEGI 7 · ESRB E
Platforms: Arcade · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation Portable · Legacy Mobile Device
Genres: Shooter · Arcade
Also known as: Gradius 2: Vulcan Venture · Gradius II · Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou · Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition · グラディウスII GOFERの野望 · グラディウスII ゴーファーのやぼう

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Player rating: 6
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Vulcan Venture

The story

Two years ago, the planet Gradius suddenly fell under attack from the advancing Bacterian forces. Struggling against these invaders, the Gradius Army opted to deploy the super-dimensional fighter Vic Viper as their last resort. Diving right into the core of the enemy forces, Vic Viper waged an epic life-or-death battle, ultimately destroying the Bacterian fortress Xaerous and saving Gradius. Now, once again, Bacterian has set its sights on destroying the planet Gradius. The attack is led this time by the elite special-forces unit Gofer. The Gradius Army wasted no time in sending out the order. Vic Viper, prepare for takeoff!

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