
Not only is it a really good shooter that dramatically improves upon its predecessor, but it also wasn't originally released in America. The Famicom's Gradius II is an interesting title. If the particular path you're charting through the asteroids seems too fraught with danger, it's simplicity itself to go over one instead of under it in order to fight a different arrangement of foes." Making this level particularly neat is the way you can scroll up and down while moving to the right.


"In Gradius II, you are immediately greeted by the choice between four different weapon sets (as opposed to only one in the original) and then you advance to a very attractive opening stage loaded with fiery asteroids.
