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HomeGames › Gradius Updated March 2026

Is Gradius safe for children?

Not Rated Shooter Not recommended
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Not recommended
# Gradius Parent Guide Gradius is a fast-paced space shooter where children pilot a fighter ship, destroying enemy spacecraft and obstacles with lasers. The constant combat and explosions create strong action violence throughout. While there's no language or sexual content, the difficulty and intensity make it better suited for older children and teenagers rather than younger players.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Shooter
Released
1985
ESRB Rating
Not Rated
Available on
Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii, Nintendo Switch, Commodore / Amiga, PlayStation 4, NES
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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