Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou - Revision history

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Version Differences

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Strategy

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Video index link

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Power Meter

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 An international version released in the same year. Similarly, it has "Oldest", "Old" and "New" versions (ROMset names being '''vulcanb''', '''vulcana''' and '''vulcan''' respectively). They follow the same fixes as the ''Gradius II'' revisions with the exception that the extend thresholds were never changed to the more strict 20k and every 150k.
-'''Renamed weapons'''
+====Renamed weapons====
 Probably to more closely resemble [[Gradius#Version_Differences|Nemesis]] and [[Life Force]], the ''Ripple'' and ''Option'' weapons were renamed to ''Pulse'' and ''Multiple''. The narrator now has different voice clips to match this change.
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-'''Continue option'''
+====Continue option====
 Brand new to Vulcan Venture is a continue feature. The player can keep playing unlimited times after a Game Over as long as credits are inserted.

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 == Strategy ==
-<div style='text-align: center;'>'''For general gameplay tips and guides see''': ''[[Gradius II/Guides]]''</div>
+<div style='text-align: center;'>'''For general gameplay tips and guides see''': ''[[Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou/Guides]]''</div>
-<div style='text-align: center;'>'''For a breakdown of particularly high-scoring sections see''': ''[[Gradius II/Scoring Sections]]''</div>
+<div style='text-align: center;'>'''For a breakdown of particularly high-scoring sections see''': ''[[Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou/Scoring Sections]]''</div>
 == Development History ==

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-'''Gradius II: Gofer no Yabō''' (JP: ''グラディウスII GOFERの野望'', "Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition") is a horizontal scrolling shoot em' up developed and published by [[Konami]] in the year 1988. It is the sequel to the first [[Gradius]], being released after the spin-offs [[Salamander]] and [[Life-Force]]. It introduced several concepts that went on to become staples in the Gradius series, such as multiple weapon setups to choose from, high-speed stages and Boss Rushes.
+'''Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou''' (JP: ''グラディウスII GOFERの野望'', "Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition") is a horizontal scrolling shoot em' up developed and published by [[Konami]] in the year 1988. It is the sequel to the first [[Gradius]], being released after the spin-offs [[Salamander]] and [[Life-Force]]. It introduced several concepts that went on to become staples in the Gradius series, such as multiple weapon setups to choose from, high-speed stages and Boss Rushes.
 Since then, ''Gradius II'' has been ported several times, some of them very closely resemble the Arcade version while others not so much. It was localized under the name '''Vulcan Venture''' for international releases in the arcades.

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 Since then, ''Gradius II'' has been ported several times, some of them very closely resemble the Arcade version while others not so much. It was localized under the name '''Vulcan Venture''' for international releases in the arcades.
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 <div style='text-align: center;'>'''For general gameplay tips and guides see''': ''[[Gradius II/Guides]]''</div>
 <div style='text-align: center;'>'''For a breakdown of particularly high-scoring sections see''': ''[[Gradius II/Scoring Sections]]''</div>
 == Development History ==

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 [[File:GII_power_meter.png|center|512px]]
-This is the powerup system in the Gradius series. Collecting Power Capsules highlights one slot going from left to right. Grabbing a Power Capsule when the '''?''' slot is highlighted makes the Power Meter roll back to the '''Speed Up''' slot. Dying with a Power Capsule not utilized will highlight the Speed Up slot regardless of where it originally was.
+This is the power up system in the Gradius series. Collecting Power Capsules highlights one slot going from left to right. Grabbing a Power Capsule when the '''?''' slot is highlighted makes the Power Meter roll back to the '''Speed Up''' slot. Dying with a Power Capsule not utilized will highlight the Speed Up slot regardless of where it originally was.
 Each slot does the following:

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 ! Gradius II !! Vulcan Venture
 |-
-| [[File:GII_type_3.png|500px]] || [[File:VV_renamed_weapons.png|500px]]
+| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_3.png|528px]] || style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:VV_renamed_weapons.png|528px]]
 |-
 |}

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 ! Slot !! Effect
 |-
-| <center>Speed Up</center> || Increases the player's speed. Can be equipped up to 5 times.
+| <center>'''Speed Up'''</center> || Increases the player's speed. Can be equipped up to 5 times.
 |-
-| <center>Missile</center> || Adds a ground-based projectile.
+| <center>'''Missile'''</center> || Adds a ground-based projectile.
 |-
-| <center>Double</center> || Adds a secondary shot giving more coverage. Equipping Double replaces Laser in case the player was using it.
+| <center>'''Double'''</center> || Adds a secondary shot giving more coverage. Equipping Double replaces Laser in case the player was using it.
 |-
-| <center>Laser</center> || Upgrades the main shot. Higher damaging than both the regular shot and Double. Equipping Laser replaces Double in case the player was using it.
+| <center>'''Laser'''</center> || Upgrades the main shot. Higher damaging than both the regular shot and Double. Equipping Laser replaces Double in case the player was using it.
 |-
-| <center>Option</center> || Adds an orange orb that mimics the player's movement and weapons. Can be equipped up to 4 times.
+| <center>'''Option'''</center> || Adds an orange orb that mimics the player's movement and weapons. Can be equipped up to 4 times.
 |-
-| <center>?</center> || Activates a shield that grants protection against bullets and enemies.
+| <center>'''?'''</center> || Activates a shield that grants protection against bullets and enemies.
 |-
 |}
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 ===Weapon configurations===
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:56%"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:41%"
 |-
 ! Type 1
 |-
-| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_1.png|center|500px]]
+| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_1.png|center|528px]]
 |-
 | Weapon loadout from the original '''[[Gradius]]'''. Has enough versatility to handle any situation.
-|}
+|-
-−
+|
 *'''Missile:''' Fired downwards and travels across the ground.
 *'''Double:''' Secondary shot fired at a 45° angle.
 *'''Laser:''' Thin beam that can pierce through enemies, but has a considerable cooldown before being fired again.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:56%"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:41%"
 |-
 ! Type 2
 |-
-| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_2.png|center|500px]]
+| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_2.png|center|528px]]
 |-
 | High power, but lacks coverage. Precise option control is needed against enemies blocked by the terrain.
-|}
+|-
-−
+|
 *'''Spread Bomb:''' Explodes upon impact dealing heavy damage.
 *'''Tail Gun:''' Secondary shot fired backwards.
 *'''Laser:''' Thin beam that can pierce through enemies, but has a considerable cooldown before being fired again.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:56%"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:41%"
 |-
 ! Type 3
 |-
-| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_3.png|center|500px]]
+| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_3.png|center|528px]]
 |-
 | Arguably a better version of Type 1.
-|}
+|-
-−
+|
 *'''Photon Torpedo:''' Falls in a straight line and travels across the ground, can pierce through enemies.
 *'''Double:''' Secondary shot fired at a 45° angle.
 *'''Ripple:''' Becomes wider as it travels across the screen, cannot pierce through enemies.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width:56%"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:41%"
 |-
 ! Type 4
 |-
-| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_4.png|center|500px]]
+| style="background-color:#000000;" | [[File:GII_type_4.png|center|528px]]
 |-
 | Weapon loadout from '''[[Salamander]]'''. Greatest coverage, recommended for novice and experienced players alike.
-|}
+|-
-−
+|
 *'''2-Way:''' Two missiles fired up and down, they can't travel through the ground.
 *'''Tail Gun:''' Secondary shot fired backwards.
 *'''Ripple:''' Becomes wider as it travels across the screen, cannot pierce through enemies.
 ===Shields===
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 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
-| [[File:GII_shield.png|100px]] || '''Shield''' </br>Grants frontal protection against bullets, can withstand several hits.
+| [[File:GII_shield.png|128px]] || '''Shield''' </br>Grants frontal protection against bullets, can withstand several hits.
 |-
-| [[File:GII_force_field.png|100px]] || '''Force Field''' </br>Grants protection from all sides against bullets, can withstand up to 3 hits.
+| [[File:GII_force_field.png|128px]] || '''Force Field''' </br>Grants protection from all sides against bullets, can withstand up to 3 hits.
 |-
 |}
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 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
-| [[File:GII_red_power_capsule.png|100px]] || '''Red Power Capsule''' </br>Appears upon defeating enemy formations and orange colored enemies. Advances the Power Meter by one slot.
+| [[File:GII_red_power_capsule.png|56px]] || '''Red Power Capsule''' </br>Appears upon defeating enemy formations and orange colored enemies. Advances the Power Meter by one slot.
 |-
-| [[File:GII_blue_power_capsule.png|100px]] || '''Blue Power Capsule''' </br>Appears after 12 Red Power Capsules. Clears the screen from small enemies and bullets. Does not advance the Power Meter.
+| [[File:GII_blue_power_capsule.png|56px]] || '''Blue Power Capsule''' </br>Appears after 12 Red Power Capsules. Clears the screen from small enemies and bullets. Does not advance the Power Meter.
 |-
 |}

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 ===Stage 1===
 The fire dragons spawn more often, have much more health and sometimes extremely long bodies, being able to easily corner the player if not disposed of.
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 Stage 4 has a significant layout change with almost all of it having erupting volcanoes, making it a very challenging stage.
-[[File:GII_stage_2-4.png]]
+{{clear}}
 == Strategy ==