Gradius V E-laser Boss Rush Part 1

This is a semi-tutorial showing how to defeat all of the Gradius V bosses using a combination of E-laser, Spread bomb, and Freeze options.

I wanted to narrate it, but couldn't due to technical issues. However, most semi-experienced Gradius players ought to be able to follow the video fairly easily.

This video means to show just one of the many ways to defeat the Gradius V bosses, and the techniques illustrated in it can (mostly) be easily done by anyone.

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[DuoGamer]

How did you get the weapon edit?

[RemyK313]

Beat the first loop of the game, on any mode, on any difficulty. There's no restriction on continues, and after 7 hours, you get free play.

Immediately after beating the first loop of the game, you'll get the weapon edit option.

[enalvarado]

lol E-Laser makes things so much easier when facing bosses....

Too bad its not really good for the stages.

[RemyK313]

It's just fine for bosses. You have to develop a rhythm for it. It's a slow tap lasting about half a second between taps. That will charge the e-laser enough to go through a couple of popcorn enemies.

For any of the parts that require serious rapidity, use double. (First stage, cell wall, and green goo)

[TechSynapse]

OMG Fraxy!!! ._.

[RemyK313]

No, I haven't made any Fraxy videos. I don't plan on doing so either.

However, when it comes to doujin shmups, I might do a run for Ether Vapor.

Also, I'm considering doing some runs for Cave STGs, notably Mushihimesama.

[UltraSonic17]

The E- Laser is best used for bosses only. If you use it best to use double during the stage and laser for the boss. The best is the Spread Gun

[ScorpianViper]

This is way overpowered laser.

[SophiaXiaoyu]

I love the energy laser in Gradius V better than in the previous versions. Even though it is ineffective against certain Bacterion units (such as those annoying eye-beasts in Stage 1), it's just as fatal as a fully charged Mega W. Cannon as seen in R-Type: Final because if used skillfully, timed perfectly, and aimed carefully, it will instantly dismantle any Bigcore which stands in a pilot's way on a single shot! I've done it a few times when in a pinch myself to know.

[Primer9]

thats right ...BE ELITE

[masterkill107]

go to iso hunt unless you have a vuse or utorrent software,

search for this game.

PS2 Shoot em Ups Games Collection 16in1

burn it with any cd burner program

enjoy the game unless you have a converted ps2 with a modchip ( that plays pirated games.

[SavySavant]

Yeah Gradius was a classic.

Enjoyed all its iterations much.

This is Konami's home ground -- shmups.

Some of the best shmups ever made were made by Konami or developers associated with them. Like Tresure with its Radiant Silvergun.

[torm223300]

Now that is a weapon perfect for any Gradius V speedrun!

[Tunaria]

E-Laser was my favorite weapon. There's just something fascinating with killing bosses in one or two volleys ^^

Too bad it doesn't act as a force field here like it does on Gradius 3. Would probably help on stage 4 and 6.

[myrio007]

One hit-kills FTW!

[shebakoby]

I LOVE Gradius in all its forms! E Laser especially because it's so ridiculously overpowered, even in Gradius III. You're right though, it's not always the best choice for particular situations, especially those calling for continuous laser pulses which then require button mashing.

I wish I had this game. :(