Let's Compare ( Gradius )

[@craigcotter7476]

The bloke who makes these videos is a legend. I really enjoy watching them.

[@craigcotter7476]

Talking sense there, Craigy me boy.

[@kupamon]

The Pc-engine/Turbografx music is my favorite, love that sound chip

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

Do you know about the sound chip name? Is simply wonderful to me

[@jeremiahkenworthy4003]

@@MetalSonicodraco7342 It is part of the HuC6280 CPU clocked at 7.16Mhz and capable of 6 simultaneous 5bit (32 byte) waveform voices, but doesn't really have a name per se.

[@ZapWires]

PC engine gradius is best gradius!

[@METAL1ON]

The game that started an obsession many years ago.

[@Retrocool74]

i am always happy to see that you put in the pc engine / turbo games in...

[@GamingHistorySource]

i know. Tried to acquire the footage.. but couldn't. I was going to add the Saturn & Windows version as well but couldn't get the Saturn to work. Upon further research I discovered that the games were identical. That's why it was noted. There was also a version for the NEC PC88 .. but it was so poor it made the Speccy's version look like an arcade port. I believe it was a home brew.

[@Arkannen]

PCE is my favorite version, great music and better colors (the white-ish tint of the arcade just weirds me out). NES has its advantages though, most strikingly no slowdown at all. But why the hell is it even MORE difficult than the original?

[@GamingHistorySource]

I noticed that as well. For some reason it sounded loud enough when I was putting the video together. & it even sounded ok before uploading it. Not sure what happened but I didn't change anything. strange...

[@thejackal007]

In the arcade version after you died, it seemed like there were a lot of power-ups to get. I don't remember the NES version being that generous after a death. The C64 version looks punishing, too. The Playstation version looks more like a port of the Sharp version, which has its key a bit different than the arcade and NES. PC Engine seemed to have the best music of all of them.

[@themega10046]

turbografx and nes are the best port's Turbografx for the new level and it being pretty close to the arcade and nes version also being really close to the arcade and has little to no slowdown.

[@gunma747j]

I prefer msx scc verion and pc 98 version,also known as kemesis

[@METAL1ON]

MSX version is what got me started on my Gradius obsession, I am now a moderator on a Gradius forum lol.

[@wingnut4427]

Thank You ! :D I'm glad You enjoyed it & I hope it brought back fond memories :D

[@TheMathius78]

I may have been. Hard to say lol. I, however, would love to see a vid of Salamander/Life Force. I have a copy of Salamander Deluxe for the Saturn if you wish to borrow it. It has all the Salamander based arcade games on one disc.

[@wingnut4427]

yup. It was noted in the footnotes :) thanks for commenting.

[@gunmawong6825]

Y u no power up???

[@grgmj1980]

Thank's bud, always looking forward for your next masterpiece.

[@GamingHistorySource]

Here is a fun tid bit. KZbins Copyright claim program went loopy on this one. It made the claim that the Music at the beginning of this video was a copyrighted music score called ( Nature Makes A Mistake ) ... Listen to this shit & tell me if it sounds anything like the Gradius Theme to you ... watch?v=mxGQVfVwOaI

[@PookaBot]

Just me, or is the PC Engine version only 30fps? It doesn't feel nearly as smooth to watch as the NES version.

[@tatsujincorp]

Smooth 60fps on real hardware and not squeezed into a YT video.

[@wingnut4427]

I used winDS PRO for Bubble Bobble. When looking into this video I missed the DS version. I don't typically add the really new systems unless there is something they offer that is drastically different in some way but stays within the confides of the game in it's original format. I'll look into the one You spoke of & may update the video. But that's still iffy ;) thanks for the info.

[@wingnut4427]

Strange. I checked 6 versions with both names & for some reason the music was absent & they all looked identical. Might have been an unofficial release or maybe the roms I was using weren't good. Wish I could have gotten a copy with music. :(

[@GamingHistorySource]

on what ?? the ZX Spectrum , Comm 64 ?? I remember on 1 or 2 of them I couldn't figure out what button it was & in the case of the Commodore 64 there was no button for it. Not sure why. >_< believe me.. It drove me insane as well.

[@saigokun]

Thanks for posting this. The MSX version was the best of the 8 bit versions. The ZX Spectrum version did its best, and they got quite far with it considering the limitations of the system.

[@1983parrothead]

There is an NES version with arcade accurate sound by Namco.

[@MikeTButler]

Is the GameBoy version even the same game?

[@themega10046]

+Mike Butler No.

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

Not really, was different in many aspects, very good extras too.

[@wingnut4427]

they were all pretty good to me given the hardware capabilities of each machine for their time period. I must admit . I was a tad disappointed at the C64 version. But the TG16 version was My top pick & managed to bring an element to the game that was lacking .. even in the arcade version.

[@PimpinBassie2]

This game is also known as Nemesis. The MSX port is my favourite btw.

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

You should have put the SCC version of the MSX one

[@gunma747j]

ya! scc is incredible!

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

Gunma the retro gamer I agree with Mr. Temjin x)

[@wingnut4427]

well. I wouldn't call them masterpieces.. but I appreciate Your approval :)

[@Desmaad]

The volume's too low. I have to crank mine to hear clearly.

[@louiskeiflin5858]

Nes, PC-engine and Msx are very good.

[@dartsma464]

Nice video! Liked it a lot. :) Of the 8-bit computer versions the MSX and Amstrad versions impresses

[@TheMathius78]

Just as the NES version of Life Force trumps the arcade versions of Salamander and Life Force. They both play better AND the music is way more listenable, Another great comparison vid! This comes at a perfect time for me as I am going through a Gradius phase. A copy of Gradius Gaiden just came in the mail for me yesterday. =)

[@Fortuna1]

finally Nemesis game, thanks

[@GRIDSLER]

NDS version is the arcade one, emulated to fit in NDS screen resolution.

[@Raunchola]

Bummer that the C64 version's music is turned off :(

[@GamingHistorySource]

I don't say anything like this too often but the NES version was better " IMO" than the arcade. 0_0

[@janX9]

Gaming History Source NES Version is the best!

[@tatsujincorp]

Fact is, the PC Engine version is best.

[@darthkur]

Gradius is the original in the series. Lifeforce, a.k.a. Salamander in every other part of the world but the U.S., is another installment in the series.

[@wingnut4427]

Are You the gentleman who asked for Salamander ?? I wasn't aware at the time the two games were related. I was already working on this one at the time. I may look into it still in the future if Your thirst hasn't been quenched with this video. lol

[@GeoNeilUK]

Best 8 bit version: between the Commodore 64 and the NES. Best 16 bit version: PC Engine

[@cronosoft]

PC Engine is an 8 bit CPU machine, so even more credit to it!

[@SomeOrangeCat]

The NES port was remarkably faithful.

[@Zero921000]

It had some nice music. Don't you think?

[@SomeOrangeCat]

Zero921000 Yeah. Konami(And their shadow company Ultra) would go the extra mile when doing NES ports.

[@themega10046]

+Andrew Vrba and with little to no slowdown. :)

[@tbb033]

"pronounced: Grah-dee-us" Gray-dee-us, a mis translation of Gladius

[@meckatz]

gradius is the game that triggered my love and cravings for shmups! I hardly play any other retro genre....and oh my good how good is parodius and gradius 5...nbr 3 would be awesome as well but the slowdowns on the snes are just crippling the fun! Thanks for the vids buddy...I enjoy them all...you found a super niche here on youtube!

[@Hellwyck]

It's "shoot 'em up" if it's classic or retro, "Shmup" is a trendy, kiddie version of the term.

[@wingnut4427]

Some times I do. Nintendo, Atari 2600 & 5200. I had to get a new TV capture card not long ago & ran into some difficulties. with the old one I could connect the system to the PC & catch the footage on screen. The New one I can't so most everything You see is emulated. Again I know that most purists out there scoff at emulation but I find that most do an excellent job reflecting the original hardware's capabilities.

[@Saxonation]

Haha that's about what I figured. I share your pain. It's generally some keyboard key, but what key that is varies. Any time I play a C64 game the first five minutes are always "slam the keys to find out which ones do something"

[@timwoodier7723]

Me too, really drove me nuts.

[@wingnut4427]

I searched High & low .. but couldn't locate it.

[@SEGAMAN10]

I don't know why CPC games never had music! It can obviously do music relatively ok! I mean really people.

[@planetjacker2k525]

I played the crap out of the gameboy version, still have the cart. To the point that I usually just had to quit playing because I had so many extra lives. 1ups were plentiful in the extra areas and I don't remember the game getting more difficult on successive loops.

[@1simo93521]

Gameboy version is impressive!

[@Guernicaman]

It's disappointing that the Commodore 64 version has no music, considering how often developers can get so much out of the C6's sound chip!

[@tonelemoan]

You're doing it wrong :p Power up 1: Speed, then Missile, then Multiple! I had the Speccy version, what a waste of money!

[@kirin347]

Speed Option Missile Option Laser Shield! (NES) ;)

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

Speed (2x), Laser, Misile, Option, Shield. (TG16/Saturn Deluxe Pack)

[@brantnuttall]

It seems nobody knows the secret: Speed, Speed, Multiple, Missile, Laser, Multiple, Multiple.

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

brant nuttall It was my first, is challenging doing that...the bad thing is...in Gradius V you need the 5 Speeds for simulate you have 2...

[@Persac7]

He isnt doing it wrong it's the way we do it stupid

[@ThePspdog98]

lemme guess, you played as "Lord British Space Destroyer" in the speccy version. am i right or am i right?

[@wingnut4427]

it's from the same series.

[@carlosmadrigal5369]

La mejor versión la del msx1 y más si se tiene el ssc, con permiso del arcade

[@timwoodier7723]

world of spectrum is your friend ! Won't let me post addresses but the info is there. Search Nemesis in archives then scroll down and you can open the instructions. Its B by the way.

[@Ninten70]

Another tough game Alongside Last Resort! Plus Gradius 2 had some great music, Thanks to Konami!

[@wingnut4427]

You're Welcome :) Enjoy ! :D

[@Fortuna1]

missing: the NDS version in Konami arcade collection, include this game (perfect port)

[@Saxonation]

Why don't you power up?It's driving me insane.

[@wrestletube1]

Visual Boy Advance 1.8.0.600 I think is the best emulator in the VBA series of GB emulators it allows you to play the native green in the options as well as that puswedo version you are using in your vids. Looks more authentic compared to older editions of the emulator which have that green you are using.

[@josepzin]

8 bits computer: MSX version is the best, C64 is good, but the music???

[@VideosbySteve]

Im guessing the PS1 version is region locked.

[@Persac7]

Gradius. Is the thumbnail but its gradius 1 V

[@andy7666]

Oh, its clearly the same thing.. -_-

[@redserpent7]

Never knew the ZX spectrum had Gradius. Man what a joke of a version that is.

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

Very poorly done, in my opinion it could have been miles times better.

[@Fortuna1]

use for nds games "WinDS PRO", have various emulators, include NO$NDS and DesMuME

[@Sonicxtremer]

Famicom still slows down when using rapid fire in stage 4

[@MNanme1z4xs]

That MSX frame rate

[@an_orcat]

GRAB YOUR FRICKIN OPTION POWERUP WHEN YOU GET IT, ARGH!!!!!! L2P!!! And hi! :D

[@kabuto3907]

Poor commodore 64 version. There are many similar games that utilise the hardware much better, such as Katakis/Denaris, Armalyte and R-Type. But probably okay for an early C64 game (1985).

[@wingnut4427]

lol :D then You understand ! lol I must have pounded every stinking button I could think of & nothing did it! >_< Drove me crazy ! Finally after 5 takes I gave up.

[@tahirahmed33]

X68000 is the best

[@timwoodier7723]

Great Vids anyway.

[@Retrospective.]

enjoyed it, but would have been far better watching someone who could play the game. watching the player stumble around without knowing how the powerups work was frustrating.

[@TMS5100]

again the c64 port misses out on potentially the best music of them all. instead we are asaulted with headache inducing bleeps and clicks. it's as if these software developers never heard of a SID chip.

[@edwardboyz1000]

NES Game Console and VS. System Arcade PCB Version 8 Bit Gradius Game By Konami as Well I Love This Game to Playing All Time.

[@timwoodier7723]

No, Its good though !

[@orlandeuce6567]

the Nintendo whoops a$$ every time

[@GamingHistorySource]

lol

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

Nice collage but if you're a good gradius player some of this gameplay is nails on a chalkboard lol

[@wrestletube1]

What about a shitty game anyway Street Fighter Vs Fighting Street PCECD would Fighting Street be better because it has 6 buttons instead of the pressure sensors?

[@CandelaZ]

lol not even close. if thats what it does, lady gaga is f'd

[@KesorodaBlk]

I hate when people keep shooting when they don't need to, when there's either nothing for them to shoot at. The sound is either really annoying, or drowns out/cancels all other sound channels.