About
Konami later released an enhanced version of Salamander in Japan in 1987 bearing the American title of Life Force which further fleshes out the organic motif. All of the backgrounds and mechanical enemies are completely redrawn and given organic appearances. The power-up system was also modified, with the Japanese Life Force using the same power-up gauge as the original Gradius. Some music tracks have been completely changed for this release and the power-up gauge is arranged differently for both players.
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Genres
- Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Side view
Release dates
| Platform | Release |
|---|---|
| Arcade |
Screenshots
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Life Force
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