[TAS] PSX Gradius Gaiden "2 players" by zggzdydp in

This is a tool-assisted speedrun. For more information, see tasvideos.org/5946M
TAS originally published on 2024-05-09
Gradius Gaiden (グラディウス外伝) is a horizontal-scrolling shoot-em-up by Konami for the PlayStation and released exclusively in Japan in 1997 (until the Gradius Collection release for the PSP). A side entry to the main Gradius series, it features all-new mechanics, like the selection of playable star ships (the traditional Vic Viper, but also Jade Knight and Falchion β), new weapon types as well as being able to swap items in the player's Power Meter. It is notably also the first Gradius title to feature simultaneous 2-player play.
zggzdydp ( tasvideos.org/Users/Profile/z... ) controls both Jade Knight and Falchion β and completes the game in record time.
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[@CLfreak246]

Now we need a Loop 2 run of this game.
That loop adds new environmental hazards in some stages, new boss attacks, and one more additional boss in the Boss Rush.

[@Mr.PlatanoMAN970]

25:17 "C R U S H T H E M" that was dope.

[@ditchencatastrophic5951]

13:27 Aw what? No Spade? ♠️

[@diamondking3785]

“This is such a cool game, I wonder why it isn’t over at the west?”
24:25
“Oh…”

[@KyuJuEX099]

It's a good TAS. But I would love to see a TAS of this with the 2nd Loop and destroy enemies as much as possible.

[@anonym5160]

That‘s a insane tas

[@AgentLokVokun]

That Sony intro splash screen sent shivers down my spine.

[@DAEGUKJW]

Vic Viper = Ohdo Yuamu
Lord British = Mutsuba Asaka
Jade Knight = Goha Yuna
Falsion Beta = Kirishima Rovian

[@Atylonisus]

1:02
The Enemy has seen bullets, bombs, lasers, minions and advanced weaponry -- but against the might of the "DVD Logo" manuever they knew the war was over

[@8191rKf]

Exactly what I wanted to see for the longest time especially the boss fights and the final option hunter runaway. Thank you for creating this.

[@Just_a_random_who_likes_stuff]

Finally, Gradius TAS.

[@jorgeamaya6049]

Absolutely perfect 👍

[@jasonhunt6842]

R-Type cameo at 1:00. ^_-

[@WevertonMarina]

Goooooooooooood 😊😊😊

[@DAEGUKJW]

Nice TAS

[@NickRightAtYa]

I love me a shmup TAS.

[@avalonjustin]

Despite the improved graphics and sound, I still prefer Gradius 4.

[@EfsaneSaran]

3:30 L-E-T-S-G-O

[@inuyasha3204]

Wow so goood u two are perfect truly amazing work

[@MapleStoryPSN]

I was really excited to see this TAS and I enjoyed the dodging of projectiles/enemies in the first stage, but by the end of stage 2, it becomes INCREDIBLY repetitive and boring. I'd much rather see a TAS where absolutely everything is getting gunned down.
I'm in agreement that this should've just been a straight pacifist run if the main goal here is simply showboating how many times one can spin around stuff in circles.

[@LaxerFL]

How does not shooting 90% of the bad guys make this go faster? And please explain how flying around everything a dozen times makes the run quicker?
It is not impressive when they fly like that. It is a TAS, they can do anything they want in the game. I'm just sick and tired of every TAS of every great Shmup from my childhood onward being ruined by showboat flying and no combat.
If it was pacifist run ok but it isn't! I'm not impressed that you can fly through a field of enemies and dodge their bullets at break neck speed... It is a fucking TAS!!

[@ezgames6925]

I liked the show boating.

[@Koettnylle]

diy

[@frostyryker]

diy

[@sammer1097]

What a pity that you lack the integrity and maturity to accept when something you don't like is popular and instead you throw a temper tantrum over it.
What a pity that you're arrogant enough to believe you have the right to define what a TAS should be and then try to enforce it on others.
Truly sad. Go ahead and prove me right by continuing your tantrum.

[@spclaudio-qf1zh]

I totally agree with you. This running sucks