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Gradius Hints & Cheats

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MOBILE Hints & Cheats

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 10K

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ARC Hints & Cheats

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 10K

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C64 Hints & Cheats

Gradius Cheat Codes

  1. Cheats

    CheatEffect
    Prior to starting the game with ''Run'', enter the following POKES: POKE 5868,255 : SYS 5768255 lives
  2. Infinite Lives

    On the title screen, enter the code below:
    CheatEffect
    Press Shift Lock, then Space until a block appears in the corner of the screenInfinite Lives
  3. Cheat mode

    Load or reset the game, then execute the following BASIC commands before running or restarting the program.
    CheatEffect
    POKE 32979,181 SYS 32768Cheat mode

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 10K

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NES Hints & Cheats

Gradius Cheat Codes

  1. Codes

    CheatEffect
    At the Game Over Screen, press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start. Can only be used once per game.Continue
    Press start during the game, then press UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A START.Full Option Command
  2. Level warps

    Accomplish the following tasks to warp to a new level.
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    In level 1, when the thousands digit of your score is even, destroy 4 hatchesWarp to level 3 after defeating Core Fighter
    Destroy Xaerous Core at end of level 2 within 2 seconds of its core turning blueWarp to level 4
    Destroy 10 stone heads in level 3Warp to level 5 after beating level

Gradius Easter Eggs

  1. Secret Message

    Hold B + A while turning the power on or resetting to get the following message:

    KONAMI ONE
    GRADIUS ONE

Gradius Secrets

  1. 10,000 Bonus Points

    Get 6 powerups so that the ? box is selected. Then, when the thousands digit of your score is a 5, get a 7th powerup and you will get 10,000 bonus points.

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 10K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Strider VM 9K

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TG16 Hints & Cheats

Gradius Cheat Codes

  1. Cheat Codes

    CheatEffect
    On the title screen, hold down Up on the d-pad and press II three times. Press RUN to start with 30 lives.Start with 30 lives
    Pause the game, then enter the following code: Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, II, I.Get full options, missile and shield

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 10K

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X68 Hints & Cheats

Gradius Secrets

  1. Continue Playing

    To continue playing after losing all lives, press UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT [SHOT] [MISSILE] top and bottom.

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 10K

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PC88 Hints & Cheats

Gradius Cheat Codes

  1. Sound Test

    At the title screen, hold Ctrl and press M. After a few seconds the music will start. However, you can't choose songs. To hear the next song you need to wait until the first one finishes.
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Game Info

  • Mobile Release Info

    • Release Date: Jul 1, 2004 (US)
  • ARC Release Info

    • Release Date: 1985 (EU)
  • C64 NEC PC88 Release Info

    • Release Date: 1986 (EU)
  • NES Release Info

    • Release Date: Nov 1, 2012 (AU)
    • Classification Board: G
  • TG16 Release Info

    • Release Date: Nov 15, 1991 (JP)
  • X68 Release Info

    • Release Date: Mar 28, 1987 (JP)
  • Sharp X1 Release Info

    • Release Date: Dec 28, 1986 (JP)

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    • Genre: Action
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    • Classification Board: G

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