Gradius

Console:	Arcade
TV Standard:	Region Not Set
Developer(s):	Konami
Publisher(s):	Konami
Release Date:	1985-05-29
Players:	2
Co-op:	No
Type:	Shooter

One of the defining characteristics of the Gradius series is the use of a "power meter." The power meter is powered by a power-up item, whose purpose, when collected, is to move a highlight to the next power-up on the power meter. When a power-up that the player wants becomes highlighted, he or she may activate it, also causing the highlight to reset.