Gradius V
Gradius V is the fifth entry in Konami’s Gradius series, originally released for PlayStation 2. It introduces new mechanics while retaining core side-scrolling shooter gameplay. One notable addition is the ability to control the firing direction of "Options" (the yellow support pods) using the analog stick. While adjusting direction, the player’s ship remains stationary, adding tactical risk and challenge. The rest follows standard Gradius mechanics: avoid collisions and enemy fire while collecting power-up capsules to upgrade weapons. Gradius V was later released on PlayStation 3 as a PS2 Classic but has since been delisted and is no longer available for purchase.
Also known as Gradius 5.
- Catalogued from
- IGDB, matched to Redump releases
- Type
- Main Game
- Known dumps
- 5 releases: 4 retail, 1 prototype
Saves
- Gradius V — 1931439.0 KB
Start new game with Free Play & Weapon Edit unlocked. Stage Select has 256 Loops accessible. BONUS ; Can play game with 99 lives! (DO NOT CHANGE LIVES IN OPTION MENU AND/OR SET OPTIONS TO DEFAULT!)
PS2 save (.psu) · Contributed by Aether_Knight · via GameFAQs 2023 Archive
- Gradius V — 2453839.0 KB
Free play unlocked
For Gradius V (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It)
PS2 save (.psu) · Contributed by DJ_Shang_Tsung · via GameFAQs 2023 Archive
- Gradius V — 831539.0 KB
Free Play Unlocked
PS2 save (.psu) · Contributed by GuardianHero · via GameFAQs 2023 Archive
- Gradius V — 831639.0 KB
Free Play Unlocked
PS2 save (.psu) · Contributed by GuardianHero · via GameFAQs 2023 Archive
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- Gradius V (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It)PS2Europe · En, Fr, De, Es, It
- Gradius V (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It).bin
- 78710cf8099d87c07169c176cc6af3be0a150339
- 618.3 MB
- Gradius V (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It).cue
- 5f2d31c7cda4b90e69799ad2a00f644f8d469ff8
- 101 B
- Gradius V (Japan)PS2Japan
- Gradius V (Japan).bin
- 17d2a2744ca190a2f26681780e881aad5d049c57
- 444.5 MB
- Gradius V (Japan).cue
- 55f8f172fbf8b3ed67953a7fc9da17624ad1ee54
- 83 B