The tunnels are filled with enemy vehicles, choppers and sentry guns which you have to take out or avoid. To make life even worse, a lot of sections require you to clear them in a given time limit.

With the new Option Controls feature and masterful level design, Gradius V creates a new strategic dimension in shooting as gamers take control of the Vic Viper and blast through seven stages of classic arcade-style action on a non-stop, intense thrill ride to destroy the Bacterian core. Slender man games. Spectacular 3D graphics – the best looking Gradius Ever. For Gradius V on the PlayStation 2, GameFAQs has 2 FAQs (game guides and walkthroughs), 5 cheat codes and secrets, 19 reviews, 54 critic reviews, 9 save games, and 14 user screenshots.

You are able to use one of these cheats for each level completed. Note: Does not work on score attack mode. Add Double Shot Power: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, L2, R2. Add Laser Power: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, L1, R1Bonus Credits and Free Play For each hour of game play 1 bonus credit is added to your game. After 18 hours free play is unlocked.Weapon Edit Beat the game to unlock weapon edit function. Press R1 on the weapon selection screen to activate weapon edit mode.