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Gradius III: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Gradius III (1989): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Gradius III (1989) is a shooter video game developed by Konami, available on Arcade. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 70/100 on IGDB.

What is Gradius III about?

In the darkest reaches of infinite space, pure evil lies in wait ... The Dark Forces led by the god of destruction, Bacterian, prepare to launch a massive onslaught against the planet Gradius. Possessing unstoppable power, the Dark Forces threaten to plunge the Universe into total war and complete annihilation.

Their invasion force smashes the Gradius defenses, and the surrounding planets soon fall like dominoes. Now Bacterian's evil grasp reaches for the heart of the resistance...planet Gradius itself...

To counter the oncoming threat the United Gradius World Forces gather all their fighter craft. Half of them form a defensive net - the other half a strike team. But they are badly outnumbered and The Dark Forces easily tear through their thin frontline. No fighters survive the slaughter....

In a last gasp move, the United Gradius World Forces send out two fighters, previously conside

Key details

Gradius III was released in 1989 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade. Developer: Konami.

Should you play Gradius III?

A solid 70/100 aggregate score makes Gradius III a safe pick for fans of shooter.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Gradius III?

Gradius III is a shooter game by Konami, released in 1989.

What platforms is Gradius III on?

Gradius III is available on Arcade.

Is Gradius III good?

Gradius III has an aggregate score of 70/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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