Parodius

Developed by Konami
Release date: 05 Apr 1991
ShooterArcade
Parodius
Developer: Publisher: Konami
Platforms: Game Boy
Player perspective: Side view
Game modes: Single player
This is mostly a parody of Gradius, with some flavor from other shoot-em-ups, like Twinbee. The series is available on numerous platforms. The game is a right-to-left scrolling shoot-em-up. You can choose from 4 different flying creatures, with different weapons. You must finish 7 stages, each having a boss at the end. You may start at either one, but must complete every level to advance to the final stage. This version was also re-released in color as part of the Konami GB Collection Vol. 2.