The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (Video Game 1991)
The first level of Gradius is available as a mini-game."The Know's Top 10s" Top 10 2D Shooters (TV Episode 2007)
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Clips from the video game are shown while the cast comment on the Konami Code.
Saramanda (Video Game 1986)
Gradius II: Gofer no Yabô (Video Game 1988)
Gradius III (Video Game 1989)
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault (Video Game 1991)
Salamander 2 (Video Game 1996)
The Goonies (Video Game 1986)
Vic Viper appears as a collectible item.Kingu Kongu Tsû: Ikari no Megaton Panchi (Video Game 1986)
Power-ups and iconsBlades of Steel (Video Game 1987)
The scene where a little spaceship is trying to destroy a much larger spaceship.Three Wonders (Video Game 1991)
Gameplay influence (Chariot game)Monster Maulers (Video Game 1993)
The bosses Brainy, Red Dragon and Moai Head are originally enemies and bosses from the "Gradius"/"Salamander" series, also by Konami.
Scramble (Video Game 1981)
Gameplay inspiration.
Saramanda (Video Game 1986)
Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth (Video Game 1988)
A parody of the Gradius seriesParodius! From Myth to Laughter (Video Game 1990)
A parody of the Gradius seriesFantastic Journey (Video Game 1994)
Parody of the Gradius series