Gradius V (PS2)

Gradius V has been created by the team behind some of the most renowned (and collectable) shoot-em-ups in the 2D tradition. This is a game for people who like old-school instant gratification, short-burst playing, and replayability. This is a horizontal shoot-em-up, with 2D gameplay and 3D rendered graphics. You control a small ship that has to deal with waves of enemy ships and boss encounters. That's a familar premise for many old arcade games, but there are 3 main reasons why Gradius V stands out: 1. Its hard...(to say the least) progressing to level 4 should be possible for most players in a couple of hours, but getting beyond this stage becomes ...  Read the complete review