#Gradius

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Episode 79
One of the most notoriously difficult games for the NES, Gradius was so difficult that the famous Konami Code was invented just to make this game easier to test! This was the game that defined the side scrolling shooter genre, and its legacy continues to this day.
So how did this classic find its way into our Nintendos? In this video we'll find out, then we'll dive deep into the game play where we'll learn:
How to beat ALL SEVEN Stages!
Strategies for powering up quickly, even without the Konami Code!
The SECRET of the game's WARP ZONES - Learn how to get ahead fast!
How to unlock RAPID FIRE, so you can blast enemies quickly!
ALL of the game's SECRET CODES - The Konami Code isn't the only one!
Where to every find HIDDEN 1-UP and secret cache of points!
Easy ways to beat every boss, even the Big Core Bosses... AND MORE!
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