Joel DeWitte
Nintendo World ReportGradius Origins (Switch) Review
Published 9/15/2025
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 8/6/2025
Gradius Origins
This collection features 18 versions across all 7 arcade titles in the series, including the first-ever appearance of Gradius III AM Show Version on home consoles.
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- M2 Co.,LTD
- Publisher
- Konami
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Critic avg
81
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10
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Score range
70–90
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Score range is 11–20 points
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The critic average is 81 across 10 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Paul Renshaw
TheXboxHubGRADIUS ORIGINS Review
Published 8/27/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDGRADIUS ORIGINS (XSX) Review
Published 8/14/2025
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85
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Read originalMatt Karoglou
Game RantGradius Origins Review: The Ultimate Shmup Collection for Fans and Newcomers Alike
Published 8/13/2025
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90
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Read originalTom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Gradius Origins (Switch) - An Almost-Perfect Package For Shoot 'Em Up Fans
Published 8/11/2025
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80
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: Gradius Origins (PS5) - Impressive Collection Bundles Classics with Brand New Title
Published 8/8/2025
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80
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerGRADIUS ORIGINS Review
Published 8/8/2025
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewGradius Origins review
Published 8/7/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsGRADIUS ORIGINS Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 8/7/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Mendisana
Hardcore GamerReview: Gradius Origins
Published 8/5/2025
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-11 vs critic avg
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