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|japanese_name = ゴーレム<br />''Goremu'' |
|japanese_name = ゴーレム<br />''Goremu'' |
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+ | Brain Golem<br /> |
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+ | Brainy |
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− | *Homes toward the player and blocks their path its massive size |
+ | *Homes toward the player and blocks their path with its massive size |
*Reaches toward the player with a pair of long, clawed hands |
*Reaches toward the player with a pair of long, clawed hands |
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*Shoots projectiles from its hands |
*Shoots projectiles from its hands |
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''[[Salamander]]''<br /> |
''[[Salamander]]''<br /> |
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''[[Life Force]]''<br /> |
''[[Life Force]]''<br /> |
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− | ''[[Gradius II: GOFER no |
+ | ''[[Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō|Gradius II]]''<br /> |
''[[Gradius III]]''<br /> |
''[[Gradius III]]''<br /> |
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''[[Salamander 2]]''<br /> |
''[[Salamander 2]]''<br /> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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− | Golem is one of the many creatures found in the ''[[Gradius (series)|Gradius]]'' universe. It is a giant brain with arms and one eye. He is the first boss of ''[[Salamander]]'', and most likely serves as the brain of the entire [[Bionic Germ]], staying encased in pink growth, only coming out if something threatens him to fight, while creating the anti-bodies and defensive organic creatures to stop anything from reaching him, seeing as soon as he's defeated, the entire Bionic Growth area dissipates, meaning the area cannot live without a mind controlling it, like every living thing. He later reappears in ''[[Gradius II]]'''s boss rush, and then again in [[Gradius III]] as a hidden boss. |
+ | Golem is one of the many creatures found in the ''[[Gradius (series)|Gradius]]'' universe. It is a giant brain with arms and one eye. He is the first boss of ''[[Salamander]]'', and most likely serves as the brain of the entire [[Bionic Germ]], staying encased in pink growth, only coming out if something threatens him to fight, while creating the anti-bodies and defensive organic creatures to stop anything from reaching him, seeing as soon as he's defeated, the entire Bionic Growth area dissipates, meaning the area cannot live without a mind controlling it, like every living thing. He later reappears in ''[[Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō|Gradius II]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s boss rush, and then again in ''[[Gradius III]]'' as a hidden boss. |
==Attack patterns== |
==Attack patterns== |
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− | *''[[Salamander]]'', ''[[Gradius II]]'': Golem is very easy and can be defeated by a beginner. His only real attack is ramming you, but his arms follow you. Also, in ''Salamander'' and ''Gradius II'', he can fire small bullets out of his hands. He has very little health in ''Salamander'' and will quite literally die in seconds. In ''Gradius II'', his health was increased, and may take multiple passes around him, unless you are using a weapon such as [[Spread Bomb]], or manage to get one of your [[Option |
+ | *''[[Salamander]]'', ''[[Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō|Gradius II]]'': Golem is very easy and can be defeated by a beginner. His only real attack is ramming you, but his arms follow you. Also, in ''Salamander'' and ''Gradius II'', he can fire small bullets out of his hands. He has very little health in ''Salamander'' and will quite literally die in seconds. In ''Gradius II'', his health was increased, and may take multiple passes around him, unless you are using a weapon such as [[Missile#Spread Bomb|Spread Bomb]], or manage to get one of your [[Option]]s inside his sprite. Depending on the version of the game, some ports of Salamander gave Golem a speed boost, pretty much requiring you to take a speed up before facing him. Most ports increased his health over the Arcade counterpart. |
*''[[Salamander 2]]'': Having apparently bred, he sends his children at you, backs off, and comes at the end of the stage firing triple beams out of his hands. Still not that hard, and the Mini Golems are worth quite a few points. Ironically enough, this is probably the most advanced form of Brain Golem yet. Whilst he's supposed to be eaten by [[Biter]], it is possible to kill the Golem if you are powered up enough. If this does happen, Golem is replaced by a tiny child of his that gets eaten instead. |
*''[[Salamander 2]]'': Having apparently bred, he sends his children at you, backs off, and comes at the end of the stage firing triple beams out of his hands. Still not that hard, and the Mini Golems are worth quite a few points. Ironically enough, this is probably the most advanced form of Brain Golem yet. Whilst he's supposed to be eaten by [[Biter]], it is possible to kill the Golem if you are powered up enough. If this does happen, Golem is replaced by a tiny child of his that gets eaten instead. |
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==Anime== |
==Anime== |
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The Golem appear in the ''[[Salamander (OVA)|Salamander]]'' anime Vol.1. Unfortunately, it doesn't show it attacking. |
The Golem appear in the ''[[Salamander (OVA)|Salamander]]'' anime Vol.1. Unfortunately, it doesn't show it attacking. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery position="center" captionalign="center"> |
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center"> |
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− | golem_salamander.png|Golem in ''Salamander'' |
+ | golem_salamander.png|Golem in ''[[Salamander]]''. |
− | Brain golem lifeforce nes.png|Golem in ''Lifeforce'' (NES). |
+ | Brain golem lifeforce nes.png|Golem in ''[[Lifeforce]]'' (NES). |
− | Brain golem gradius II nes.png|Golem in ''Gradius II'' (NES). |
+ | Brain golem gradius II nes.png|Golem in ''[[Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō|Gradius II]]'' (NES). |
− | SpectrumGolem.gif|Golem |
+ | SpectrumGolem.gif|Golem in ''[[Salamander]]'' (ZX Spectrum). |
− | Brain_golem_MSX.png|Golem in ''Salamander'' (MSX). |
+ | Brain_golem_MSX.png|Golem in ''[[Salamander (MSX)|Salamander]]'' (MSX). |
− | ParoDaA Brain Golem.png|Golem in ''[[Parodius Da!]]'' (arcade). |
+ | ParoDaA Brain Golem.png|Golem in ''[[Parodius Da! ~Shinwa kara Owarai e~|Parodius Da!]]'' (arcade). |
− | Salamander 2 Golem.png|Golem in ''Salamander 2''. |
+ | Salamander 2 Golem.png|Golem in ''[[Salamander 2]]''. |
− | Salamander Brain.png|Render from ''Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus'' |
+ | Salamander Brain.png|Render from ''[[Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus]]'' |
− | BrainGolemLifeforceNES.jpg|Artwork from the Japanese '' |
+ | BrainGolemLifeforceNES.jpg|Artwork from the Japanese ''[[Salamander]]'' Famicom manual. |
− | BrainGolemHD.png|Golem in ''Salamander HD Remaster''. |
+ | BrainGolemHD.png|Golem in ''[[Salamander HD Remaster]]''. |
− | BrainGolemPCE.jpg|Artwork from ''Salamander''. |
+ | BrainGolemPCE.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Salamander]]''. |
− | GolemSalamanderOVA.png|Golem's very brief appearance in the ''Salamander'' anime. |
+ | GolemSalamanderOVA.png|Golem's very brief appearance in the ''[[Salamander (OVA)|Salamander]]'' anime. |
− | Golem_KuruLab.png|Golem in ''Kuru Kuru Lab''. |
+ | Golem_KuruLab.png|Golem in ''[[Nou Kaihatsu Kenkyujo Kuru Kuru Lab|Kuru Kuru Lab]]''. |
− | BrainGolem.jpg|Brain Golem in Yu-Gi-Oh! |
+ | BrainGolem.jpg|Brain Golem in ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' |
+ | BrainyDandadarn.png|Brainy in ''[[Monster Maulers]]''. |
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+ | Golem - Snatcher - 01.png|''[[w:c:konami:Snatcher|Snatcher]]''<br />("Brainy" from ''[[Monster Maulers]]'') |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*The Golem is the icon for the People of Sin in ''[[Cosmic Wars]]''. |
*The Golem is the icon for the People of Sin in ''[[Cosmic Wars]]''. |
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− | *The Golem also appears in the arcade puzzle game ''Kuru Kuru Lab''. |
+ | *The Golem also appears in the arcade puzzle game ''[[Nou Kaihatsu Kenkyujo Kuru Kuru Lab|Kuru Kuru Lab]]''. |
*Alongside [[Moai]], the Golem also appears as a boss in the 1993 side-scrolling beat 'em up by [[Konami]] called "''[[Monster Maulers]]''". It is called "Brainy" here. |
*Alongside [[Moai]], the Golem also appears as a boss in the 1993 side-scrolling beat 'em up by [[Konami]] called "''[[Monster Maulers]]''". It is called "Brainy" here. |
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+ | *The Golem makes a cameo appearance in ''[[w:c:konami:Snatcher|Snatcher]]''. |
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+ | *[[Hans Naughty]], a boss from ''[[Nemesis 3]]'', has an appearance similar to the Golem. |
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{{Organic Bosses}} |
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{{Salamander OVA}} |
{{Salamander OVA}} |
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[[Category:Gradius II bosses]] |
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[[Category:Gradius III bosses]] |
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[[Category:Gradius Gaiden bosses]] |
[[Category:Gradius Gaiden bosses]] |
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[[Category:Salamander 2 bosses]] |
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Revision as of 21:11, 6 February 2020
“ | Destroy eye of demon! | „ |
~ Announcer in Salamander |
The Golem (ゴーレム Goremu ) is a recurring boss in the Gradius series.
Description
Golem is one of the many creatures found in the Gradius universe. It is a giant brain with arms and one eye. He is the first boss of Salamander, and most likely serves as the brain of the entire Bionic Germ, staying encased in pink growth, only coming out if something threatens him to fight, while creating the anti-bodies and defensive organic creatures to stop anything from reaching him, seeing as soon as he's defeated, the entire Bionic Growth area dissipates, meaning the area cannot live without a mind controlling it, like every living thing. He later reappears in Gradius II's boss rush, and then again in Gradius III as a hidden boss.
Attack patterns
- Salamander, Gradius II: Golem is very easy and can be defeated by a beginner. His only real attack is ramming you, but his arms follow you. Also, in Salamander and Gradius II, he can fire small bullets out of his hands. He has very little health in Salamander and will quite literally die in seconds. In Gradius II, his health was increased, and may take multiple passes around him, unless you are using a weapon such as Spread Bomb, or manage to get one of your Options inside his sprite. Depending on the version of the game, some ports of Salamander gave Golem a speed boost, pretty much requiring you to take a speed up before facing him. Most ports increased his health over the Arcade counterpart.
- Salamander 2: Having apparently bred, he sends his children at you, backs off, and comes at the end of the stage firing triple beams out of his hands. Still not that hard, and the Mini Golems are worth quite a few points. Ironically enough, this is probably the most advanced form of Brain Golem yet. Whilst he's supposed to be eaten by Biter, it is possible to kill the Golem if you are powered up enough. If this does happen, Golem is replaced by a tiny child of his that gets eaten instead.
- Salamander - ZX Spectrum: In this port, the Golem's rather limited health got dropped significantly (That is, he has next to none, although it takes him a few moments to open his eye), but to make up for it, the beast gained a new attack pattern. Which amounts to him sitting there, firing a few odd bullets your way, some of which are invisible.
Anime
The Golem appear in the Salamander anime Vol.1. Unfortunately, it doesn't show it attacking.
Gallery
Trivia
- The Golem is the icon for the People of Sin in Cosmic Wars.
- The Golem also appears in the arcade puzzle game Kuru Kuru Lab.
- Alongside Moai, the Golem also appears as a boss in the 1993 side-scrolling beat 'em up by Konami called "Monster Maulers". It is called "Brainy" here.
- The Golem makes a cameo appearance in Snatcher.
- Hans Naughty, a boss from Nemesis 3, has an appearance similar to the Golem.
Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō | ||
Ships | Vic Viper | |
Stages (arcade) | Artificial Sun • Alien • Crystal • Volcano • Revenge of Moai • High Speed Maze • Boss Rush • Gofer Ship Interior | |
Port-exclusive stages | Gradius II NES Stage 2 (NES) • Volcano - Crystal (NES) • Enemy Base (NES) • Gofer's Lair (NES) • Temple (PC-E) | |
Bosses | Phoenix • Big Eye • Giga (NES) • Crystal Core • Death MK II • Jumping Moai • Big Moai • Desert Core (PC Engine) • Big Core MK II • Zub Rush • Big Core • Golem • Tetran • Gaw • Intruder • Zelos Force (NES) • Covered Core • Demos • Crab • Gofer |
Gradius III | ||
Ships | Vic Viper | |
Stages | Desert • Bubble Zone • Volcanic Planet • High Speed Dimension • Moai Zone • Cell Planet • Prominence Planet • Plant Planet • Crystal Zone • Boss Rush • Mechanical Base | |
SNES exclusive stages | High Speed Zone • Fortress • Cell | |
Bosses | Goliath • Bubble Eye • Godrei • Big Core MK III • Dogas • Vaif • Twin Vaif (SNES) • Gregol • Wyvern • Vulture Dragon • Choking Weed • Lizard Core • Beacon (SNES) • Tetran • Covered Core • Big Core MK II • Crystal Core • Death MK II • Dellinger Core • Disrupt • Shadow Gear • Shadow Gear MK II (SNES) • Big Core • Golem • Bacterian |
Organic bosses | ||
Space entities | Nucleus • Intruder • Phoenix (Geezer Butler) • Goliath • Bubble Eye • Wyvern • Vulture Dragon • Blizzard Crawler • Yorogaton Chimera • Gillador • Volleone • Doom • Lynyrd Skynyrd • Triumph Kicks • Gaw • Giga • Killer Dwarf | |
Body horror | Abadon • Golem • Zylom • Big Eye • Gregol • Mad Skin • Brachion Eye • Biter • Berial • Huge Heart • Crawler (X) • Infected Statue | |
Plantlife | Choking Weed • Stinger Kid • Hunter Fang • Giga's Rose • Dendrodium • Hans Naughty |
Salamander (OVA) | ||
Episodes | Episode 1: Salamander • Episode 2: Paula's Meditation • Episode 3: Gofer's Ambition | |
Characters | Ike Lord British • Dan • Stephanie McBain • Eddie Evans • Doromo • Ministers • Lee McBain • Paula • Gofer | |
Enemies | Rugal • Sharp Cross • Golem • Giga • Zelos Force • Intruder • Tentacle • Big Core MK I • Moai • Xaerous Brain • Fire Dragon • Death Hand • Big Eye • Dee-01 • Phoenix • Amoeba • Nucleus |