Parodius
This is mostly the parody of Gradius (Nemesis on some systems), with some flavor from other shoot-em-ups, like Twinbee. The series is available on numerous platforms. The game is a right-to-left scrolling…
Parodius is an arcade developed by Konami, released 30 July 1990 on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.
What Parodius is
Parodius is an arcade game developed by Konami and released in 1990. It is available on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.
The premise, in the publisher's words
This is mostly the parody of Gradius (Nemesis on some systems), with some flavor from other shoot-em-ups, like Twinbee. The series is available on numerous platforms. The game is a right-to-left scrolling shoot-em-up. You can choose from 4 different flying creatures, with different weapons. You must finish 7 stages, each having a boss at the end. You may start at either one, but must complete every level to advance to the final stage.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and comedy. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
Where it sits in the Parodius series
Parodius is the third of 17 entries we hold in the Parodius series. The next entry was Parodius in 1990.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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