Gradius Galaxies

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2001
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Pocket Games
    95
    Whether you're a grizzled arcade veteran or a newcomer to the series, Gradius Galaxies is sure to satisfy your appetite for destruction. [Spring 2002, p.41]
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    Awesome. It could even be considered the GBA's "Ikaruga."
  3. Hot Games
    90
    The bar by which other shooters will be measured. Get one, and get some new batteries, because we’re sure you’ll be hooked by this game.
  5. Game Over Online
    89
    This game has such a high replay value that it’s worth so much more than the SRP on the package.
  6. Gamer's Pulse
    84
    A very good game, with great graphics and gameplay, but with lackluster sound. I really liked this game and that’s why I was quite disappointed with the length of it.
  7. GameCritics
    80
    Proves that old-school gameplay isn’t dead and may still be able to teach a trick or two to the next generation.
  8. GamePro
    80
    The crisp graphics hold up fine on the small screen, but the music is standard, forgettable fare.
  9. GameSpot
    78
    It's Gradius done good--if you're into that sort of thing.
  10. IGN
    75
    I wouldn't rate the game very high as a current console title, but as a GBA game it's a good one to pull out and put away in quick bursts of gaming.
  11. Nintendophiles
    75
    It’s well polished and has a pretty lengthy eight worlds. The power-up system is really cool and works for both novice and stronger players.

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
23
#23 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
25
#25 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2001

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 7, 2023
    8
    Gradius comes to the Gameboy advance and its simple, stripped down shoot 'em up formula is perfectly suited to the system. A nice looking,Gradius comes to the Gameboy advance and its simple, stripped down shoot 'em up formula is perfectly suited to the system. A nice looking, challenging and inventive side scroller that's a good, solid entry in the long running series.… Full Review »
  2. Troy
    Jun 3, 2004
    10
    Great combination of past games combines to make the best portable shooter ever. Great voice overs, sound effects, music and lots of things Great combination of past games combines to make the best portable shooter ever. Great voice overs, sound effects, music and lots of things exploding!! … Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Jul 31, 2003
    9
    Nice gameplay and just what you'd expect from a side scrolling space shooter. It just keeps you playing.
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