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Salamander · LUDEX

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Shooter

Salamander

Konami

Friday, December 6, 199134.7 years ago

Release

Friday, December 6, 1991

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Inside Salamander

What it is

A version for the PC Engine was released on December 6, 1991. Based on the arcade version of Salamander, changes on this port include starting from a pre-defined checkpoint upon death in 1 Player mode, faster enemy animations, and improved music.

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Themes

Action · Science fiction

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Salamander

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BundleTurboGrafx-16 MiniMay 22, 2020Multi-item package

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Konami
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Platforms

PlayStation 3
Gen 7
Wii
Gen 7
PC (Microsoft Windows)
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
Gen 4
Wii U
Gen 8

Release history

Dec 06, 1991TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
Sep 11, 2007Wii
Jul 21, 2010PlayStation 3
Mar 03, 2014PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 22, 2014Wii U

Themes & modes

ActionScience fictionSingle player

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Details

Released: Friday, December 6, 1991
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Franchise: Gradius
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Single player

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