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Paro Wars (パロウォーズ Paro Wōzu?) is a turn-based strategy video game produced by Konami and released on PlayStation in 1997 in Japan. It features characters and conflicts based upon the popular Parodius series of video games which in turn is a parody of the long running Gradius series. The sixth installment of the Parodius equivalent to Cosmic Wars, a turn-based strategy game set in the Gradius series, or R-Type Command, set in the R-Type universe.

Gameplay[]

The object of Paro Wars is to utilize an army composed of Parodius characters (penguins, octopuses, etc.) and battle enemies on various 3D-rendered battlefields. There are many different unit types, ranging from troops, to planes, to tank-like vehicles. A single scenario may take multiple hours to complete.

Plot[]

The "second great world war Parodius" that led the world into a fit of laughter ended more than 50 years ago. Three military organizations: "The Alliance Penta", "Organization Koitsu and Aitsu" and "Alliance Araji" will control each other in secret, and as a result of peace is maintained through this exquisite balance. However, this stability began to alter when a mysterious cat named John Nyan Jiro begins to interfere in these relationships. Win the "third great war of the world Parodius" for peace and honor of your country!

Playable Characters[]

For more information of the characters, see the Characters section of this article.

  • Pentarou and his Penguins
  • Takosuke Jr. and his Octopi
  • Michael and his Angel Pigs
  • Hikaru and her Bunny Girls
  • Koitsu and his Stickmans
  • Yoshiko and his Moais
  • Anna Pavlova and his Panda
  • Poti and his Dogs Armies

References[]

Gradius video games
Gradius series GradiusGradius IIGradius IIIGradius GaidenGradius IV: FukkatsuGradius GalaxiesGradius VGradius ReBirthGradius: The Interstellar AssaultGradius NEOGradius NEO Imperial
Spin-offs Salamander (Life Force) (MSX ver.)• Salamander 2Nemesis 2 (Nemesis '90 Kai) • Nemesis 3Nemesis (Game Boy)Cosmic WarsSolar Assault
Parody games ParodiusParodius Da!Gokujō Parodius!Jikkyō Oshaberi ParodiusSexy ParodiusParo WarsOtomedius (Otomedius Gorgeous) • Otomedius Excellent
Other games ScrambleThunder CrossThunder Cross IISpace ManbowForce Gear
Pachislot Gradius: The SlotCR Parodius Da! EXGokuraku Parodius!
Cancelled Vic ViperGradius ArcSalamander HD Remaster
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