Game Boy · Shoot 'em Up
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gradius |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Konami, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault arrived on the Game Boy in 1992 as a shoot 'em up. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Nemesis II: The Return of the Hero.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III. Among the 27 Game Boy shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gradius series; on the Game Boy you can also try Nemesis. The series also appears on other systems with Salamander (NES) and Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition (NES). Konami also made Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, Castlevania Legends and Castlevania: The Adventure for the Game Boy.
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault 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: The Interstellar Assault 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: The Interstellar Assault cheats & codes
22 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Invincibility | C91-18A-081 |
|---|---|
| Never Lose Powerup Space | FA2-4FA-4C1 |
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault walkthroughs & guides
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Gradius: The Interstellar Assault FAQ
When did Gradius: The Interstellar Assault come out on the Game Boy?
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Gradius: The Interstellar Assault?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Gradius: The Interstellar Assault multiplayer?
No. Gradius: The Interstellar Assault is a single-player game.
How long does Gradius: The Interstellar Assault take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault 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: The Interstellar Assault 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.