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Released in 1986 on Nintendo’s hardware, VS. GRADIUS represents an unusual full circle in development. Most arcade games of the era were ported down to home consoles; however, because the VS. System was built on NES architecture, Konami essentially took their refined NES home port and sent it back to the arcades. Key differences in this version include:
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Hamster Corporation’s series provides a "museum-grade" preservation of this specific historical curiosity. On the Nintendo Switch, the release includes modern amenities such as online leaderboards , adjustable difficulty, and a "Caravan Mode" that challenges players to score as much as possible within a five-minute limit.