Game Boy Advance · Shoot 'em Up
Gradius Galaxies
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Mobile 21 |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gradius |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Mobile 21 and published by Konami, Gradius Galaxies arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a shoot 'em up. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Gradius Advance.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gradius series. The series also appears on other systems with Salamander (NES) and Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition (NES). Mobile 21 also made Airforce Delta Storm for the GBA.
Gradius Galaxies is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gradius Galaxies is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Gradius Galaxies cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Invincible | 83004D90
0001 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 83004D46
0009 |
| Quick Score Gain | 83004D3C
FFFF |
| Super Speed Space Ship | 33004D9D
0004 |
| Always Full Shield | 33005984
0009 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000C984
000A
10000914
0007 |
Gradius Galaxies walkthroughs & guides
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Gradius Galaxies FAQ
When did Gradius Galaxies come out on the GBA?
Gradius Galaxies was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Gradius Galaxies?
It was developed by Mobile 21 and published by Konami.
Is Gradius Galaxies multiplayer?
No. Gradius Galaxies is a single-player game.
How long does Gradius Galaxies take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gradius Galaxies typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gradius Galaxies on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.