Strangely, this is one of the few shoot-em-ups to feature a fetch quest. Most of these are similar to its predecessor, in addition to some powerful variations of the standard laser. Rather than retrieving weapons from bosses like in Gradius 2 for MSX, you can find secret weapons hidden in each stage. A few bosses from Gradius II return, including the final boss and an attempt to replicate the big spider robot. There’s also a Moai stage, although this time they look a bit cybernetic.
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There’s also a hauntingly cool level filled with needles, and a sand level reminiscent of a stage in Gradius III, complete with a battle against a series of freaky-looking worms. There are gravity waves in the middle of this stage that can send your ship careening out of control if you’re not careful. Outside of the plant and biological levels, the types that would become standard in Gradius games, there’s a stage filled with warp holes, which transport you to the beginning of the level. You can also choose your Option formation, allowing for a fixed or rotating pattern. Much like Gradius II, you can pick from four different ship configurations, as well as two different shields. The word “Gradius” isn’t technically part of the title in the Japanese release, but the European title forgoes this confusion and calls it Nemesis 3. Outside of the first stage, and a couple of bosses, it’s a brand new game. At first glance, it may seem like this is just an MSX port of Gradius II, but it’s actually a sequel. The first level in Gofer no Yabou: Episode II consists of a series of flaming suns, capping off with a fight against a gigantic, blazing eagle.
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