Amoeba (アメーバ Amēba) is a recurring enemy in the Gradius series.
Description
Amoebas are organic creatures first introduced in Cell, the sixth stage in Gradius. They will commonly appear in other games of the series. A more larger version, Amoeba MK II, appears in Nemesis 3.
Attack patterns
Amoebas float towards the Vic Viper. They are often found tucked into the crystal-like growth that must be shot through in the Cell stage, but will leave through this growth to reach the Vic Viper no matter what.
Anime
Amoeba makes a very brief appearance in the third episode of the Salamander anime.
Gallery
Amoeba Artwork, Gradius (PCE)
Amoeba Artwork, Gradius (NES)
Amoeba Artwork, Nemesis (GB)
Flotsam (Nemesis 2)
Baum (Gradius III)
Killer Amoeba (Gradius V)
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Sera (Gradius IV)
Swarm in Salamander
Amoeba as seen in the Salamander (OAV)
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M.O.D. (Salamander (MSX))
Trivia
- The Nemesis 2 version of this enemy is named Flotsam, this name being a reference to the thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam.
| 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 | |