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{{infobox
|image            = Gradius III and IV.jpg
|image            = Gradius III and IV.jpg
|caption          = Gradius III and IV PAL box art
|caption          = PAL cover
|developer        = [[Konami|Konami Computer Entertainment]]
|developer        = [[Konami|KCET]]
|publisher        = [[Konami]]
|publisher        = [[Konami]]
|genre            = Action, Shooter, Shoot 'em up
|genre            = Action, Shoot'em up
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gradius_III_and_IV Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gradius_III_and_IV Link]
|gameinfo          = It's a compilation game combining ports of the arcade versions of "Gradius III: From Legend to Myth" and "Gradius IV: Resurrection". Also know as '''Gradius III and IV: Fukkatsu no Shinwa''' (JP).
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/197467-gradius-iii-and-iv Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/gradius-iii-and-iv Metacritic]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/gradius-iii-and-iv Metacritic]|64/100}}
|reviewscore      = 64/100
|gameinfo          = Need an old school fix on that shiny new PlayStation2? Gradius III & IV updates the 2D shooter with fantastic graphics and all of the classic Gradius play.  Evade your enemies and return fire with your favorite arsenal of lasers, bombs and missiles.<br />
It's a compilation game combining ports of the arcade versions of "Gradius III: From Legend to Myth" and "Gradius IV: Resurrection".
<!-- General props -->
|numberofplayers  = 2
|japan_rating      = A
|na_rating_text    = Mild Animated Violence
|na_rating        = E
<!-- Language props -->
|english          = SLES-50038 & SLUS-20040 & SLPM-62007
|japanese          = SLPM-62007 & VW003-J1 & SLPM-62063 & VW003-J2 & VW003-J4 & SLPM-62530
<!-- NTSC-U props -->
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|NTSCU            = 1
|NTSCU            = 1
|serialsNTSCU      = SLUS-20040
|serialsNTSCU      = SLUS-20040
|CRCsNTSCU        = F22CDDAF
|CRCsNTSCU        = F22CDDAF
|releasedateNTSCU  = 13 November, 2000
|releasedateNTSCU  = November 13, 2000
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =  
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =  
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|serialsPAL        = SLES-50038
|serialsPAL        = SLES-50038
|CRCsPAL          = 6ADBC24B
|CRCsPAL          = 6ADBC24B
|releasedatePAL    = 24 November, 2000
|releasedatePAL    = November 24, 2000
|statusPAL        = 2
|statusPAL        = 2
|linuxstatusPAL    =  
|linuxstatusPAL    =  
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|NTSCJ            = 1
|NTSCJ            = 1
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-62007<br/>SLPM-62063 <small>(Konami the Best)</small><br/>SLPM-62530 <small>(Konami Dendou Collection)</small>
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-62007<br />VW003-J1<br />SLPM-62063 <small>(Konami the Best)</small><br />VW003-J2 <small>(Konami the Best)</small><br />SLPM-62530 <small>(Konami Dendou Collection)</small><br />VW003-J4 <small>(Konami Dendou Collection)</small>
|CRCsNTSCJ        = 5EB127E7
|CRCsNTSCJ        = 5EB127E7
|releasedateNTSCJ  = 13 April,2000
|releasedateNTSCJ  = April 13, 2000<br />September 13, 2001 <small>(Konami the Best)</small><br />September 2, 2004 <small>(Konami Dendou Collection)</small>
|statusNTSCJ      = 2
|statusNTSCJ      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =  
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =  
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|Region=NTSC-U (?)
|Region=NTSC-U (?)
|OS=?
|OS=?
|CPU=Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160 (1.8GHz)
|CPU=Intel Pentium E2160 @ 1.80 GHz
|GPU=Geforce 9600GT
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
|Revision=0.9.8
|Revision=0.9.8
|Graphics=GSDX r4600
|Graphics=GSdx (r4600)
|Sound=
|Sound=
* SPU2-X 2.0.0
* SPU2-X 2.0.0
* Lilypad r4510
* LilyPad (r4510)
|Comments=BIOS: USA v2.00, 60/60FPS
|Comments=BIOS: USA v2.00, 60/60 FPS
|Tester=Machina
|Tester=Machina
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 768MB
|Revision=1.1.0 (r5452)
|Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5442)
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.11.0
|Comments=Runs above full speed. Screen has lines in it if gsdx is in Hardware mode. Looks fine in Software mode.
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}}
}}
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|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-J
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 512MB
|Revision=1.1.0 (r5517)
|Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5464)
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5478)
*LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5403)
|Comments=Runs above full speed. Movies are broken in Hardware, Software is OK.
|Tester={{ForumUser|Parotaku}}
}}
}}
{{TestingFooter}}
{{TestingFooter}}
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== Trivia ==
* Original names: '''グラディウスIII&IV 復活の神話''' (SLPM-62007) & (SLPM-62063) & (SLPM-62530)
* Also known as '''Gradius III and IV: Fukkatsu no Shinwa''' (JP)




==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=No Music
|IssueName=No Music
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Happens with some versions of SPU2-X including the one included with PCSX2 0.9.8.
|Description=The game lacks any music that is supposed to play.
|Workaround=Use SPU2-X 2.0.0 or ZeroSPU2.
|Workaround=Has been resolved as of at least the latest stable PCSX2 v1.4.0.
}}
}}


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|IssueLevel=-1
|IssueLevel=-1
|Description=Thin Lines Over Screen
|Description=Thin Lines Over Screen
|Workaround=Disable '''Texture Filtering''' on GSdx.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video(GS) > Plugin Settings, and make sure Texture Filtering is set to the default "Bilinear(PS2)" or the "Nearest" option.
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=No FMVs
|IssueName=No FMVs
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=No FMVs
|Description=FMVs show black screen in Hardware mode.
|Workaround=Use GSdx software mode (F9).
|Workaround=Has been resolved in recent PCSX2 v1.5.0 git builds.
}}
}}


==The gallery==
==The gallery==
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File:Gradius_III_and_IV_Forum_3.jpg|Gradius III and IV (SLES 50038)
File:Gradius_III_and_IV_Forum_3.jpg|Gradius III and IV (SLES 50038)
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Gradius series}}
{{Gradius series}}

Latest revision as of 10:59, 12 February 2017

Gradius III and IV

PAL cover
Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: A
ESRB rating: E (Mild Animated Violence)
Supports up to two local players
Languages supported:
English: SLES-50038 & SLUS-20040 & SLPM-62007
Japanese: SLPM-62007 & VW003-J1 & SLPM-62063 & VW003-J2 & VW003-J4 & SLPM-62530
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20040
Release date: November 13, 2000
CRCs: F22CDDAF
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-50038
Release date: November 24, 2000
CRCs: 6ADBC24B
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPM-62007
VW003-J1
SLPM-62063 (Konami the Best)
VW003-J2 (Konami the Best)
SLPM-62530 (Konami Dendou Collection)
VW003-J4 (Konami Dendou Collection)
Release date: April 13, 2000
September 13, 2001 (Konami the Best)
September 2, 2004 (Konami Dendou Collection)
CRCs: 5EB127E7
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): KCET
Publisher(s): Konami
Genre: Action, Shoot'em up
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 64/100
Game description: Need an old school fix on that shiny new PlayStation2? Gradius III & IV updates the 2D shooter with fantastic graphics and all of the classic Gradius play. Evade your enemies and return fire with your favorite arsenal of lasers, bombs and missiles.
It's a compilation game combining ports of the arcade versions of "Gradius III: From Legend to Myth" and "Gradius IV: Resurrection".


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U (?) ?
  • Intel Pentium E2160 @ 1.80 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
 0.9.8 GSdx (r4600)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad (r4510)
 BIOS: USA v2.00, 60/60 FPS Machina
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 768MB
 1.1.0 (r5452) GSdx SSE41 (r5442)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.11.0
 Runs above full speed. Screen has lines in it if gsdx is in Hardware mode. Looks fine in Software mode.
Forum user General-Plot
NTSC-J Windows
  • Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 512MB
 1.1.0 (r5517) GSdx SSE41 (r5464)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5478)
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5403)
 Runs above full speed. Movies are broken in Hardware, Software is OK.
Forum user Parotaku


Trivia

  • Original names: グラディウスIII&IV 復活の神話 (SLPM-62007) & (SLPM-62063) & (SLPM-62530)
  • Also known as Gradius III and IV: Fukkatsu no Shinwa (JP)


Known Issues

No Music

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: The game lacks any music that is supposed to play.
  • Workaround: Has been resolved as of at least the latest stable PCSX2 v1.4.0.

Thin Lines Over Screen

  • Type: Note (not an issue)
  • Description: Thin Lines Over Screen
  • Workaround: Go to Config > Video(GS) > Plugin Settings, and make sure Texture Filtering is set to the default "Bilinear(PS2)" or the "Nearest" option.

No FMVs

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: FMVs show black screen in Hardware mode.
  • Workaround: Has been resolved in recent PCSX2 v1.5.0 git builds.


The gallery

  • Gradius III and IV (SLUS 20040)

    Gradius III and IV (SLUS 20040)

  • Gradius III and IV (SLES 50038)

    Gradius III and IV (SLES 50038)


Gradius series
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