Gradius ReBirth (WiiWare) review

**R.O.B.** · 10th March 2009

Gradius ReBirth - WiiWare

Does Konami's old-school Gradius formula still hold up all these years later?

Rating: 6/10

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Source: wiiware-world.com

muesli · 10th March 2009

6/10 is a bit harsh. I get the impression the reviewer didn't even bother to finish the game, which is pretty disappointing as the first loop only has five levels and can be completed in less than half an hour. The graphics are also much more advanced than late-80s NES graphics and are closer to mid-90's arcade graphics (not that the difference will mean much to a lot of you, I'm sure). I'd give it a 7 at least, maybe 7.5, but whatever.

slangman · 10th March 2009

Still not sure about this. It sounds decent, but this sounds like you will get more enjoyment out of it if you are a big Gradius fan. Espically since this is a remix, not a new game.

muesli · 10th March 2009

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Originally Posted by slangman

Still not sure about this. It sounds decent, but this sounds like you will get more enjoyment out of it if you are a big Gradius fan. Espically since this is a remix, not a new game.

Every game since Gaiden has re-used as much content as Rebirth. By Gradius standards, this is a new game.

LinkFanatic · 10th March 2009

It looked like classic gradius to me, with enhanced computer voice letting you know what ur doing...should be at least a 7.5

**Shortay** · 10th March 2009

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Originally Posted by LinkFanatic

It looked like classic gradius to me, with enhanced computer voice letting you know what ur doing...should be at least a 7.5

But you haven't played the game yet? How can you give it a review score without playing it, which the reviewer has?

If I judged games on how they 'looked' I don't think I'd have ever played some of my favourite games...

Zork · 11th March 2009

I don't understand how reviewers can say that the graphics are comparable to 8 or 16 bit games. The graphics are way better than that, and they aren't pixelated, they're actually blurry. Also, this reviewer sounds like he sucks at shooters. There's a huge difference between the various difficulty levels.

Iggy · 11th March 2009

I think i might wait awhile to get this or get Star Soldier R instead.

**hansolo350** · 11th March 2009

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Originally Posted by Zork

I don't understand how reviewers can say that the graphics are comparable to 8 or 16 bit games. The graphics are way better than that, and they aren't pixelated, they're actually blurry. Also, this reviewer sounds like he sucks at shooters. There's a huge difference between the various difficulty levels.

I'm pretty sure Corbie doesn't suck at shooters.

Kobayashi · 15th August 2010

Well, I´m a Gradius fan since of 1990 years.
I played every single Gradius games launched to date, except Gradius Galaxies for GBA.

Gradius ReBirth surprised me for your quality, because the developer was not Konami or Treasure (developer of Gradius V), but a unknown developer for me, named M2.

Below, my quick considerations of this WiiWare title:

Level design: Very cool - revival of great moments of classic Gradius and Salamander stages.

Gameplay: Good, despite there are slowdowns

Music: Good with "midis" of the ancient Gradius.

Controls: Good. You can use WiiRemote, Classic Controller or Game Cube Controller.

Graphics: Third more beautiful on Gradius series, being Gradius V the most beautiful, Gradius IV the second and then Gradius ReBirth.

Pros:
- Classic Gradius feeling
- Presence of nostalgic sounds.

Cons:
- Can appears boring slowdowns in some areas.
- A little short (just 5 stages, 6 if you count the alternative path on stage 1).

My score for Gradius ReBirth: 8.4/10

In my humble opinion, this is a must-have for Gradius fans or Shmups fans. This is personally my favorite title for WiiWare to date.

Below, the Complete Video Walkthrough that I made of the game played on your difficult normal:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

SKTTR · 15th August 2010

yah very good and clean walkthrough.

good sense of order, in how you show off multiple paths.

Kobayashi · 15th August 2010

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Originally Posted by SKTTR

yah very good and clean walkthrough.

good sense of order, in how you show off multiple paths.

Thank you, man.

Sharecrow · 16th August 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kobayashi

Below, the Complete Video Walkthrough that I made of the game played on your difficult normal:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Pretty good skills there...

Kobayashi · 16th August 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharecrow

Pretty good skills there...

Thank you, my friend !

10th March 2009	#3
slangman Amazing Flying Hammer Brother Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London United Kingdom Age: 22 Posts: 1,710	Still not sure about this. It sounds decent, but this sounds like you will get more enjoyment out of it if you are a big Gradius fan. Espically since this is a remix, not a new game. __________________

10th March 2009	#5
LinkFanatic Mega mole Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South of the 13 Colonies Age: 38 Posts: 1,923	It looked like classic gradius to me, with enhanced computer voice letting you know what ur doing...should be at least a 7.5 __________________

11th March 2009	#8
Iggy Monty Mole Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Age: 21 Posts: 752	I think i might wait awhile to get this or get Star Soldier R instead. __________________

15th August 2010	#10
Kobayashi Jumping Piranha Plant Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 730	Well, I´m a Gradius fan since of 1990 years. I played every single Gradius games launched to date, except Gradius Galaxies for GBA. Gradius ReBirth surprised me for your quality, because the developer was not Konami or Treasure (developer of Gradius V), but a unknown developer for me, named M2. Below, my quick considerations of this WiiWare title: Level design: Very cool - revival of great moments of classic Gradius and Salamander stages. Gameplay: Good, despite there are slowdowns Music: Good with "midis" of the ancient Gradius. Controls: Good. You can use WiiRemote, Classic Controller or Game Cube Controller. Graphics: Third more beautiful on Gradius series, being Gradius V the most beautiful, Gradius IV the second and then Gradius ReBirth. Pros: - Classic Gradius feeling - Presence of nostalgic sounds. Cons: - Can appears boring slowdowns in some areas. - A little short (just 5 stages, 6 if you count the alternative path on stage 1). My score for Gradius ReBirth: 8.4/10 In my humble opinion, this is a must-have for Gradius fans or Shmups fans. This is personally my favorite title for WiiWare to date. Below, the Complete Video Walkthrough that I made of the game played on your difficult normal: YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. __________________ [Dossier Space Invaders] Powered by Xbox 360 Slim 250GB + PS3 Slim 160GB + Wii + some retro old consoles Last edited by Kobayashi; 16th August 2010 at 02:37 AM.

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10th March 2009	#2
muesli Lakitu Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 236	6/10 is a bit harsh. I get the impression the reviewer didn't even bother to finish the game, which is pretty disappointing as the first loop only has five levels and can be completed in less than half an hour. The graphics are also much more advanced than late-80s NES graphics and are closer to mid-90's arcade graphics (not that the difference will mean much to a lot of you, I'm sure). I'd give it a 7 at least, maybe 7.5, but whatever.

11th March 2009	#7
Zork Bob-omb Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 57	I don't understand how reviewers can say that the graphics are comparable to 8 or 16 bit games. The graphics are way better than that, and they aren't pixelated, they're actually blurry. Also, this reviewer sounds like he sucks at shooters. There's a huge difference between the various difficulty levels.

15th August 2010	#11
SKTTR Ludwig von Koopa Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,251	yah very good and clean walkthrough. good sense of order, in how you show off multiple paths.

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