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Play Gradius (PC Engine Mini · Japan edition) Online
Gradius
Play Gradius online. Gradius gives the Vic Viper a selectable power-up system.
Browser play
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| I / II | Z / X |
| RUN / SELECT | Enter / V |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Gradius
Quick start
Press RUN to start, then practise short movements between enemy volleys before chasing power-ups.
Controls
Directional pad: move. II: fire the current weapon. I: activate the upgrade highlighted on the power meter. RUN: pause and resume.
Gradius — About this game
Gradius gives the Vic Viper a selectable power-up system. Collect capsules to move the gauge toward desired upgrades, then decide when to activate speed, weapons or defensive help before the next threat.
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · pce
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
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