Cosmic Wars(コズミックウォーズ,Kozumikku Wōzu)is aturn-based strategyvideo gameproduced byKonamiin 1989 which is based upon the characters and conflicts of the popularGradiusseries. It was released only inJapan.The game received a sequel in 1997, withParo Wars,which is theParodiusequivalent of this game.
The object ofCosmic Warsis to use an army composed ofGradiuscharacters (Vic Vipers,and Big Cores) and battle enemies in various star systems. The player can be either the Bacterion Empire or the forces of Gradius. There are many different unit types, ranging from small fighters to large capital ships.
