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Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gradius |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition is a shoot 'em up released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Konami.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gradius series; on the NES you can also try Salamander and Gradius. The series also appears on other systems with Salamander 2 (PS1) and Gradius Gaiden (PS1). Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.
Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition 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 II: Gofer's Ambition cheats & codes
21 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
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Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition FAQ
When did Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition come out on the NES?
Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition multiplayer?
Yes. Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition supports up to 2 players.
How long does Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition 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 II: Gofer's Ambition 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.