GRADIUS ORIGINS CD Key

GRADIUS ORIGINS brings Konami’s legendary side-scrolling shoot ’em up series back in a definitive arcade-focused collection. Packed with 18 versions spanning all 7 arcade titles, it’s the perfect way to experience the evolution of Gradius and Salamander with multiple regional releases and key revisions preserved in one place.

The lineup includes:

• SALAMANDER III
• GRADIUS: JP ROM Ver. / JP Bubble Ver. / NA Ver. (NEMESIS) / EU Ver. (NEMESIS) / NA Prototype (NEMESIS)
• SALAMANDER: JP Ver. / NA Ver. (LIFE FORCE)
• LIFE FORCE: JP Ver.
• GRADIUS II: GOFER no Yabou: JP Early Ver. / JP Mid Ver. / JP Late Ver. / NA Ver. (VULCAN VENTURE)
• GRADIUS III: Densetsu kara Shinwa e: JP Old Ver. / JP New Ver. / Asia Ver. / JP AM Show Ver.
• SALAMANDER2: JP Ver.

A standout highlight is the first-ever home console appearance of Gradius III AM Show Version, making this collection essential for fans who want rare arcade variants alongside the classics.

To support both newcomers and veterans chasing mastery, GRADIUS ORIGINS adds a suite of modern quality-of-life features:

• Save states for quick practice and experimentation
• Rewind to undo mistakes and learn tough sections
• Invincible Mode for stress-free exploration or focused study
• Training Mode with customizable settings such as restart points, loop counts, and power-up status to fine-tune your route and recovery skills

Beyond the action, a built-in gallery expands the experience with music, a variety of images from each title, and additional extras that celebrate the series’ history.

Whether you’re revisiting iconic arcade battles or discovering how each version differs across regions and revisions, GRADIUS ORIGINS is a feature-rich archive of one of shoot ’em up’s most influential franchises.