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Gradius Origins is Konami and M2's perfect love letter to arcade shmups

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Michael McWhertor Polygon
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Gradius Origins
GAMESubject
Gradius Origins
Genres · arcade, fps
Release · Aug 7, 2025
Developer · M2
PS5Xbox Series X|SPCNintendo Switch
4 articles 6 writers 2 reviews
Gradius
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Gradius
Active · 1985–2025
Latest · Salamander III
Top genres · fps, arcade, platformer
24 articles 29 writers 28 games
Konami
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Konami
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1981–2026
Latest · Silent Hill: Townfall
Top genres · fps, platformer, adventure
2182 articles 471 writers 572 games
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