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Vulcan Venture

Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II: Gofer no Yabo) is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up developed by Konami and released in arcades in 1988.

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About Vulcan Venture

Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II: Gofer no Yabo) is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up developed by Konami and released in arcades in 1988. Players control the Vic Viper spacecraft as it battles the Bacterion Empire, now led by Gofer. The game builds on the original Gradius by retaining the power-up bar system while introducing selectable weapon configurations and expanded abilities such as different missiles, double, and laser options. It also incorporates elements from Salamander (Life Force) and introduces a stage focused entirely on consecutive boss encounters.

Source: IGDB

IGDB

70%

6 ratings

Facts

Platforms
PlayStation
Release date
March 1, 1988
Genres
Shooter · Arcade
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Perspective
Side view
Modes
Couch co-op up to 2
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes

Screenshots

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Frequently asked questions

Which platforms is Vulcan Venture on?
Vulcan Venture is available on PlayStation.
Does Vulcan Venture have co-op?
Yes — Couch co-op up to 2.

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