Gradius Galaxies
Gradius Galaxies remains one of the finest shooter experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Mobile 21
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (751)
- Last updated
Gradius Galaxies Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gradius Galaxies on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Gradius Galaxies Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gradius Galaxies on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Gradius Galaxies" GBA longplay 2001
Gradius Galaxies Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Gradius Galaxies. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
0000C984+000A+10000914+0007 -
Invincible
83004D90+0001 -
Infinite Lives
83004D46+0009 -
Quick Score Gain
83004D3C+FFFF -
Max Score
83004D3C+423F+83004D3E+000F -
Super Speed Space Ship
33004D9D+0004 -
Have All Powerups
83003A26+0000+33004DA8+0007 -
Always Full Shield
33005984+0009
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gradius Galaxies released?
Gradius Galaxies was released in 2001 for the GBA.
Who developed Gradius Galaxies?
Gradius Galaxies was developed by Mobile 21, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Gradius Galaxies support?
Gradius Galaxies is a single-player Shooter game for the GBA.
What type of game is Gradius Galaxies?
Gradius Galaxies is a Shooter game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gradius Galaxies for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gradius Galaxies runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gradius Galaxies in the browser?
No. Gradius Galaxies streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gradius Galaxies?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Gradius Galaxies work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Gradius Galaxies this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gradius Galaxies. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
