Play Gokujou Parodius (Japan) (Beta) Online
Dodge bullets while a panda on a flamingo zooms past, your ship randomly turns into a baby, and classical music blares over the insanity—this is what happens when Gradius loses its mind.
Gokujou Parodius (Japan) (Beta) is an unreleased Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) title developed by Konami. It exists as a prototype from the mid-90s, a time when the SNES library was rich with experimental and often eccentric shooters. This particular game stands as a playful, chaotic offshoot of the more serious Gradius series.
You pilot a selection of odd ships, including a penguin or a twin-engine Vic Viper, through horizontally scrolling stages filled with absurd enemies. Your main objective is to survive the onslaught, defeating mid-bosses and a stage boss to proceed. Key mechanics include collecting bells to power up your ship with options and lasers, while some power-ups trigger screen-clearing special attacks or temporarily transform your ship into a helpless, vulnerable child. The pacing is relentlessly fast, and the difficulty is high, demanding quick reflexes to navigate the sheer volume of projectiles and visual gags. It feels like playing through a cartoon where the rules of physics and sanity are merely suggestions.
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