TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter
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| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Parodius |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992, Parodius! From Myth to Laughter is a shoot 'em up developed by Konami. This TurboGrafx-16 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It landed about 3 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1992 include Detana!! TwinBee, Bomberman '93 and New Adventure Island. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Parodius series. The series also appears on other systems with Sexy Parodius (PS1) and Jikkyō Oshaberi Parodius (PS1). Konami also made Detana!! TwinBee, Gradius and Salamander for the TurboGrafx-16.
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter 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
- you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Parodius! From Myth to Laughter 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.
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| P1 Infinite Lives | 1f0087:05 |
|---|---|
| P2 Infinite Lives | 1f0088:05 |
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter walkthroughs & guides
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter FAQ
When did Parodius! From Myth to Laughter come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Parodius! From Myth to Laughter?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Parodius! From Myth to Laughter multiplayer?
Yes. Parodius! From Myth to Laughter supports up to 2 players.
How long does Parodius! From Myth to Laughter take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Parodius! From Myth to Laughter 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 Parodius! From Myth to Laughter 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.