Salamander
Salamander was ported to the Family Computer in Japan in 1987. Instead of being a direct port of Salamander, elements were taken from the original Salamander and the Japanese Life Force re-release, and some…
Salamander is a shooter developed by Konami, released 25 September 1987 on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii and Family Computer.
What Salamander is
Salamander is a shooter game developed by Konami and released in 1987. It is available on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii and Family Computer.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Salamander was ported to the Family Computer in Japan in 1987. Instead of being a direct port of Salamander, elements were taken from the original Salamander and the Japanese Life Force re-release, and some elements, such as levels and bosses, were removed to make way for new content. Most of the background graphics and enemy sprites from Salamander are used in favor of those used in Life Force, though the Gradius-style power bar is used in place of the original instant pick-up system. The same year, North America received a port as well for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The NES version is practically identical to its Famicom equivalent, other than not having the multiple endings…
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.
Where it sits in the Gradius series
Salamander is the 11th of 54 entries we hold in the Gradius series. The next entry was Salamander in 1987.
What it launched against
Salamander launched on 25 September 1987, within three weeks of Maniac Mansion, International Karate + and Time Soldiers.
Released around the same time: Maniac Mansion, International Karate +, Time Soldiers.
Screenshots
All media
Parents
Quick answers
Salamander — frequently asked questions
When did Salamander come out?
If you like this
