GRADIUS

Released by Sharp in 1987, the X68000 version of Gradius is a landmark title developed with the goal of creating a perfect arcade port. By leveraging hardware capabilities that far exceeded contemporary home consoles, it shocked fans by recreating the arcade quality with stunning precision. Even today, it remains a gold standard for porting technology and occupies a significant place in the history of retro gaming.

The mother planet, Gradius, faces extinction under the invasion of the Bacterion bacteriological space force. As a last resort to save the world, the launch of the hyper-dimensional fighter "Vic Viper" is authorized. You take on the role of the pilot, venturing into deep space to reach the enemy's central fortress, Zelos. The battle to restore peace to the planet begins now.