Parodius , released in 1992 , is primarily a parody of Gradius (Nemesis on some systems), with influences from other shoot-em-ups like Twinbee. The series has been made available on multiple platforms.
The gameplay revolves around right-to-left scrolling, allowing players to choose from four distinct flying creatures, each equipped with unique weapons. To progress through the game, players must complete seven stages, with a boss at the end of each stage. However, there's a catch - players can start with either the first or last stage, but they must complete every level to advance to the final stage.