Blast off into deep space and defend the planet Gradius from the relentless Bacterian Empire in Gradius Galaxies for the Game Boy Advance. As the pilot of the legendary Vic Viper hyper-space fighter, you will navigate through eight treacherous, side-scrolling stages filled with robotic armadas, living asteroid fields, and iconic Moai stone heads. This premier shoot-em-up brings classic arcade action to your handheld, complete with the signature customizable power-up meter that lets you equip powerful lasers, double shots, shields, and multi-directional Option drones on the fly. Master the tight controls, conquer intense boss encounters, and test your high-score limits across multiple difficulty settings. Power up your weapons and save the galaxy today.