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<h2>Overview</h2><p>Gradius: The Interstellar Assault is a shoot 'em up developed and published by <a href="/konami-corporation/3010-87/" data-ref-id="3010-87">Konami</a> for the <a href="/game-boy/3045-3/" data-ref-id="3045-3">Game Boy</a> platform.</p><p>This game lacks some characteristics of most other <a href="/gradius/3025-261/" data-ref-id="3025-261">Gradius</a> games, such as certain terminology, the lack of Moai imagery, and an unfamiliar soundtrack.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><p>Players take control of the Vic Viper as they fight their way through the Bacterion Army in five levels. </p><p>The game retains the signature Gradius power-up system. This system allows players to save power-ups to unlock more powerful powers instead of having the power-up applied instantly when picked up. These power-ups include a speed boost, missiles, double firepower, lasers, options, and a force field.</p><p>A weapon select screen is displayed before the player starts. Each option has a bearing on the types of missiles, double firepower, and lasers the player can get. There are three options:</p><ul><li>Missle - Normal, Two Way, Tail</li><li>Double Firepower - Normal, Twin Cannon, Twin Gun</li><li>Laser - Normal, Twin, Ripple</li></ul>