Parodius Da
↗ 2.3%
(PC Engine - JP, Shoot'em Up)
.png)
.png)
.png)
Complete
$84.46
Loose $49.99
Manage Collection
Released On:
21 Feb 1992
Also available on:
YouTube
Reddit
Twitch
Wikipedia
DB
IGDB
RG
RAWG
HowLong
GF
GameFAQs
Prices as of 05 Oct 2026
Typical $84.23–$84.66 (last 90 days)
New
Complete
Loose
Box
Manual
Smoothed
Log · Auto
Medians
Volume
More JP PC Engine Shoot'em Up
Scarce
🙂 7.4/10
Galaga '88
$33.63 (Complete)
Jul 1988
Scarce
🙂 7.1/10
Dragon Spirit
$27.54 (Complete)
Jul 1987
Scarce
R-Type I
$52.81 (Complete)
Mar 1988
Rare
🙂 7.2/10
Final Soldier
$67.50 (Complete)
Jul 1991
Rare
😊 7.6/10
Super Star Soldier
$75.00 (Complete)
Jul 1990
Rare
Gunhed
$94.86 (Complete)
Jul 1989
Rare
Image Fight
$55.00 (Complete)
Jun 1990
Rare
🙂 7.4/10
Fantasy Zone
$44.09 (Complete)
Jan 1989
Rare
🙂 7.4/10
Gradius
$69.99 (Complete)
Nov 1991
Rare
😊 7.8/10
Soldier Blade
$367.29 (Complete)
Jul 1992
Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In a comedic sci-fi adventure set in 1992, Okuto-bodako leads a disparate group of companions on a quest to uncover the mystery behind a colossal frozen octopus threatening Earth. Players traverse a variety of surreal stages, from pirate islands to candy castles, to engage in a chaotic "parent-child fight" against the enigmatic Meta-Tako.
Story
Story
In the year 1992 AD, people worldwide had forgotten how to dream. Mazon-kids loved Batson more than their parents, OLs claimed "sexual harassment," and young people preferred game centers over friends.
The root of all evil, which seemed to presage humankind's extinction, was a mysterious, strange octopus frozen solid.
Okuto-bodako finished his mortal battle with arch-nemesis Hagu. He retired after the 3rd G War transitioned to running a taiyaki shop.
M* Parodius spent his paid leave in the countryside farming. Upon returning home to sell his takobou, he was shocked by the 'Cosmic News for Everyone.'
The news displayed a photo of the mysterious Meta-Tako making a fuss on Earth. The face belonged to Okuto-bodako's father, missing for two years.
Old friends who saw the news rushed over. The group consists of:
•
Piggy Piper: Retired after the 3rd G War; transitioned to a taiyaki shop. Age 58.
•
Pen-taro: His hobby is airgun nuts. A child born to Pen and Ben. Age 9.
•
Twin Bee: One of a twin sibling pair. A terrifying guy who massacres enemies with a cute face. Age 17.
With much noise and clamor, no one can be relied upon. Okuto-bodako set off on a journey to Earth with his companions to find the truth. This begins the worst "Parent-Child Fight" in the history of the universe.
Stage 1: Island of Pirates
Traveling through the demon's seas! There are countless shipwrecks. The person responsible is the fool-faced pirate Penguin, Penguinoffsky III.
Stage 2: Biello's Beach to the Third Time
This is the gangster city of Las Vegas. The famous dancer Watakushi, Chichipitan Rika, awaits you.
Stage 3: Mystery of Candy Land
The castle of sweets that Chirichiri Michiri also visited. It is sweet and sweet. Can you escape from Rabinson's magic?
Stage 4: Ah~! Japanese Sentimental Journey
Even this Japan with beautiful nature and rich sentiment has become a floating and sunken empty city. This occurred following the enemy's Japanese archipelago renovation theory.
Stage 5: Ship March, Fever Today Too
Take it away Drop! In the newly renovated shop, enemies are like a rain of hail. Earn profits at the fever table and come back.
Stage 6: Beautiful Kisses
Eden or Harem, or perhaps Heaven? Club "College Girls" features beauties all appearing with big service.
Stage 7: Night of the Ripping Dead
At night, it is a sports day in the riot field. Zombies do not die, and there are no tests. Therefore, the camp's celebrity remains the same.
Stage 8: Squid's Fortress
The final fortress is built with the Bacterian's advanced science and low-level thinking power. The silhouette of the mysterious squid, Takkobe, is here.
Special Stage
Depending on your score, the final boss will appear. Even a greedy king called Maboshi-kun will appear.
How to Play
Title Screen
•
1 PLAYER: One player
•
2 PLAYERS: Two players
•
SPECIAL: Credits and song title
Game Start
Take points as much as possible. If you don't have time, it is recommended to stop. This can be considered a bonus.
Player Select
Pick Hyper, Okudobasu Tako, Twin Bee, or Pen Tarou. Choose the character you want.
•
Use keys to select
•
Press I or II button to confirm
Power Up Settings
•
AUTO POWER-UP: Auto power up. Easy play by pressing only the II button.
•
MANUAL POWER-UP: For players who manually decide power ups using the I button.
•
Use keys to select
•
Press I or II button to confirm
Difficulty Settings
•
EASY: Friendly for first-timers.
•
NORMAL: The standard difficulty level.
•
HARD: Difficult mode for experienced players.
•
Use keys to select
•
Press I or II button to confirm
Two-Player Setup
In 2P play, after 1 PLAYER has lost one ship, set up the new character the same way before starting. After that, alternate turns playing.
Gameplay Overview
Destroy enemies appearing across 8 stages to progress.
•
Players start with 3 ships, which increase according to the score.
•
If you pick up a power-up capsule, you power up.
•
If you pick up a bell, a specific effect occurs (detailed in the Bell Power Up section).
Audio Settings
The game features powerful stereo output. To switch from mono to stereo settings, turn on the power while pressing the I or II button.
About Bell Power-ups
When you defeat specific enemies, a bell may fly out instead of a power-up capsule. The bell changes color every few hits; the color when collected determines the power-up.
•
You can only have one type of bell power-up at a time. A new bell replaces the previous one.
•
Score Up is the exception to the replacement rule.
•
If you pick up a bell other than Score Up while powered up with SHIELD, the SHIELD disappears.
Types of Bell Power-ups
•
Score Up: Adds to the score. Values increase from 500 → 1000 → 2500 → 5000 → 10000 points with consecutive collection. Missing one resets the value to 500 points.
•
Super Bomb: Fires one Super Bomb that takes out all enemies on the screen. You can stock up on 3.
•
Megaphone: For a set amount of time, a megaphone attaches in front of the player. It spouts various lines and defeats enemies.
•
Gigantic: For a set amount of time, the player becomes huge and invincible. You cannot shoot attacks, but you can ram enemies with your body.
•
Weak Character (Kanji): After firing, it extends up and down in front of the player. It is a missile that erases enemies and enemy bullets that touch it. 3 make 1 set.
Controls
SELECT button
Operate console
RUN button
Selection on title screen
Button II
Press and release to rapid-fire shots
Button I
Confirm power-up
Tips & Maps
Power-Up Capsules
Destroying specific enemies causes a power-up capsule to appear; taking it advances the power-up gauge, and pressing a button when the desired gauge is selected activates it, or the game auto-powers up if enabled.
Roulette Capsule
A hidden item found inside power-up capsules that turns the power-up gauge into a roulette; pressing the stop button determines the received power-up, though it does not work with auto power-up.
Secret Gauge
A mysterious '!? ' gauge that is described as a secret to be discovered by the player.
Simultaneous Power-Ups
Multiple power-ups can be used at the same time, except that 'DOUBLE' and 'LASER' are mutually exclusive, as are 'Power-up Bell' and 'SHIELD'.
Pick Piranha
A power-up that provides 5-stage speed up.
Missile
A power-up that provides 5-stage speed up and missile weapons.
Double Beam
A power-up that provides missile weapons and double beam attacks.
Ripple Laser
A power-up that provides laser weapons, up to four options, the secret '!' gauge, and shield.
Octa Trap
A power-up that provides options and the secret '!' gauge.
Force Field
A power-up that provides force field protection.
Twin Pea
A power-up that provides 5-stage speed up, rocket punch, and tail gun.
3-Way Shot
A power-up that provides up to three 3-way shots.
Pencil Taro
A power-up that provides 5-stage speed up, button missile, and table beam.
Spread Gun
A power-up that provides up to three spread gun attacks.
Pable
A power-up associated with the Pencil Taro configuration.
Enemies & Characters
Okutobasta Ko
The protagonist and a super soldier who takes the lead to probe the mysterious great octopus, described as an arrogant and independent stand-alone type.
Big Piper
A famous time combat vehicle that has performed many battles on Planet Gradia, currently full of energy and equipped with a walking missile.
Twin Peep
A cute all-purpose combat aircraft created by Doctor Cinnamon that previously inflicted severe injury on the Great Demon King Pocopoco.
Pen Taro
An adventurous penguin from Antarctica wielding a spread gun that defeats enemies with transparent blast winds.
Pocopoco
The Great Demon King who was given a severe injury of drowning by the combat aircraft Twin Peep.
Taku Hitochi
An individual used by the protagonist Okutobasta Ko as a barrier.
Doctor Cinnamon
The creator of the new robot-type all-purpose combat aircraft, Twin Peep.
Search Games
Popular Consoles
By Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
© 2026 RetroGold. All rights reserved.