Salamander

Prepare for an intergalactic journey of rare intensity with Salamander, Konami's legendary shoot-up on MSX! Spin-off of the mythical Gradius, this title propels you to the controls of Vic Viper and Lord British in an unbridled space battle against hordes of alien enemies and titanium bosses.

190.00€

Characteristics:

Year of release:
1987
Publisher:
Konami
Original title:
沙羅曼蛇
Sound:
PSG, CSC
Support:
MegaRom
Reference:
RC758
System:
MSX
Type of game:
Shoot'em up
Version:
Japanese
Condition:
Occasion
State:
Very good condition

About

Unlike his predecessor, Salamander boosts gameplay by alternating levels with horizontal and vertical scrolling, with a power-up system that is always as strategic. Here, no selection gauge: the improvements get instantly, providing a nervous rhythm and a staggering rise in power. Add to this a cult soundtrack signed Konami, and you get a classic MSX that has marked an entire generation.

Tips & Secrets Hidden!

✅ Access to secret areas:

Chapter 2 (Lavinia) : After vertical scrolling, destroy the bases and enter the hole.
Chapter 3 (Kierke) : In the centre of the level, destroy the bases and plunge into the opening.
Chapter 4 (Eioneus) : Some bases look like an eye, destroy them to enter the hiding place.

✅ Unlock the real ending!

Insert Nemesis 2 (Gradius 2) in the Slot 2.
Collect All Predictions and object Crystal Breeze.
Access the hidden mission Operation X: Wrath of Venom and discover the true end!

✅ Use the Game Master!

Insert Konami Game Master 1 in the Slot 1 and Salamander in the Slot 2.
Change the number of lives or start at a more advanced level for a tailor-made challenge!

A revolutionary soundtrack
Salamander was one of the MSX games to take full advantage of the CSC chip. Result? Epic music, which far exceeded what the integrated PSG could produce. Many players still consider today the soundtrack of Salamander as one of the best in the MSX era.

A game that inspired a cult saga
The concept of Salamander so marked the minds that Konami continued to explore this path by developing Salamander 2 and other variants of Gradius. Some elements of the gameplay have even influenced more recent titles like Gradius V PlayStation 2.

A design that evolves between arcade and MSX
If the arcade version of Salamander is faster and smoother, the MSX version has a slightly redesigned level of design, notably with the addition of additional gameplay elements, such as predictions and the Crystal Breeze, which change the fate of the game.