The ultimate evolution of Konami's long standing Gradius series... and after ten years the original Salamander from 1986 gets the sequel it deserves! If you don't know Salamander and the Gradius series, well you're in for a treat. The original Gradius game pioneered the 'selection bar' power-up system, whereby you collect power-ups which move the selector on the weapons/upgrades bar, then you press a button when your preferred upgrade is selected. However the Salamander series changed this system for a more conventional icon collection power-up system - similar to that used in games like Raiden.
Power-up systems aside however, you'll notice the solid SHMUP gameplay that made Gradius famous, plus a range of incredibly impressive 2D graphical effects. Also worth noting, is the transition from side-scrolling to vertical-scrolling levels, and the huge playfield - removing the restricted flight path feeling of most shooters.
Also Known As
Life Force 2
Life Force 2
Released
1996
1996
Publisher
Konami
Konami
Genre
Shoot-em-up
Shoot-em-up
Scores Submitted
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