PlayStation 2

Gradius V

Long ago, the Gradius army destroyed an evil life form that was threatening the galaxy. But somehow some of the Bacterian cells survived, and a new army has appeared ready to take over the galaxy! The Gradius forces have developed a super spatial-temporal fighter (called the Vic Viper) which you must pilot in order to destroy all of the enemies. The gameplay in Gradius V is an arcade style shooter and is very similar to the other games in the series. You need to guide the Vic Viper through a series of side scrolling screens and destroy the many enemies that appear (including several very large bosses). Although you begin the game with very limited firepower, additional weapons can be acquire...

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 2004
Developer: Treasure
Publisher: Konami Corporation
Players: 2

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Achievements

34 achievements · 560 total points

Just Like Old Times Clear Stage 1 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
5 pts
I'm Me He Says Clear Stage 2 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
5 pts
Citadel Clear Stage 3 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
5 pts
Inside Jabu Jabu's Belly Clear Stage 4 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
5 pts
Asteroid Field Clear Stage 5 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
10 pts
Toxic Refinery Clear Stage 6 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
10 pts
Passed the Inspection! Clear Stage 7 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
10 pts
Full Circle Clear Stage 8 during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
Old School Hard Clear Stage 1 during a Full Run on Very Hard
10 pts
I'm You But Better Clear Stage 2 during a Full Run on Very Hard
10 pts
Welcome to City 17 Clear Stage 3 during a Full Run on Very Hard
10 pts
Minor in Alien Anatomy Clear Stage 4 during a Full Run on Very Hard
10 pts
Meteor Shower Clear Stage 5 during a Full Run on Very Hard
10 pts
Post Revision Comments Section Clear Stage 6 during a Full Run on Very Hard
25 pts
Crabs. Clear Stage 7 during a Full Run on Very Hard
25 pts
Eternal Hatred Clear Stage 8 during a Full Run on Very Hard
50 pts
Classic Deathless Clear Stage 1 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
10 pts
Doppelganger Clear Stage 2 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
Full Life Consequences Clear Stage 3 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
You've Got Guts, Kid! Clear Stage 4 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
Rock and Ballistic Torture Clear Stage 5 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
Chemotherapy Clear Stage 6 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
Live to Die Another Day Clear Stage 7 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
My Hatred Cannot Be Killed Clear Stage 8 without dying during a Full Run on Normal or Higher
25 pts
Type 1 Clear Clear a Full Run using Type 1 on Normal or Higher (Switching Types between credits voids you until you return to the Main Menu)
10 pts
Type 2 Clear Clear a Full Run using Type 2 on Normal or Higher (Switching Types between credits voids you until you return to the Main Menu)
10 pts
Type 3 Clear Clear a Full Run using Type 3 on Normal or Higher (Switching Types between credits voids you until you return to the Main Menu)
10 pts
Type 4 Clear Clear a Full Run using Type 4 on Normal or Higher (Switching Types between credits voids you until you return to the Main Menu)
10 pts
Full Speed Ahead Upgrade your Speed to Max
2 pts
Slow and Steady From Start Game, Clear Stage 1 on Normal or Higher without upgrading your speed within one credit
5 pts
Multiple Multiples Have Four Mutiples at Once
3 pts
Aileron Roll Clear the first loop within a single credit on Normal or Higher
50 pts
Aileron Roll Squared Clear the first two loops within 3 Credits on Normal or Higher
50 pts
Thanks, Konami Code! Sort of... Use this game's equivelant of the Konami Code and realize you locked yourself out of the set until you go back to the main menu
0 pts

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Gradius V frequently asked questions

How do I play Gradius V online with a friend?

Gradius V (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Gradius V on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Gradius V in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Gradius V netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Gradius V have achievements?

Yes, Gradius V has 34 achievements worth 560 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Gradius V for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Gradius V on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.