A visually spot-on conversion of a classic, albeit an old classic. However, it does suffer from some very hideous slowdown which is the cause of much cringing and embarrassment. Luckily, Konami totally solved this problem by the time they got around to Parodius. It’s a pity as this does affect the gameplay sufficiently to put you off at times. It’s a little bland too.

GRAPHICS: Just like the arcade, but SLOWDOWN CITY.

SOUND: Gradius music is always good.

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