How to Beat Gradius - Ultimate Guide (Arcade, NES/Famicom) | I Can, You Can, 1CC

I Can, You Can, 1CC is a series designed to teach you how to clear difficult retro games in a single credit (inserting only a single coin…real or virtual…) Each video features in-depth commentary and step-by-step instructions that help you understand exactly how these games work. Not only will you be able to clear them, but you’ll understand why what you’re doing works!

Gradius is a 1985 arcade side-scrolling shooter from Konami that kicked off shooting game (shmup) mania, and it's where I started my one-credit-clear journey! It may not be the absolute easiest shooter to clear in a single coin, but it's achievable! And many of the lessons learned in this clear will set you up for success in other shooting games too!

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Arcade Version
21:26 - NES/Famicom Version
39:55 - Outro

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