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Gradius V

Gradius V brings the series into the bullet hell genre with Treasure at the helm.

Regional Differences#

Options vs Multiples#

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In the international versions, Options are called "Multiples" in the power meter and the announcer voice. This renaming previously occurred in the overseas Nemesis arcade version of the original game.

Font#

The European version uses a different font for the score, menu text, and the "Game Over" message. This font is used on the copyright text on the title screen.

Japan/USA

Europe

Controls#

In the Japanese version, fire shot + missile is bound to circle by default while in the international versions it is bound to X.