Grondia

Grondia is a fictional country featured in the video game series "Gradius," developed by Konami. The series is known for its side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay and has been released on various platforms since its inception in 1985. Grondia serves as the primary setting for the first three mainline games in the series: "Gradius," "Gradius II," and "Gradius III." In these games, Grondia is depicted as a futuristic, technologically advanced nation that is under threat from various alien invasions. The country is often portrayed as a backdrop for the player's journey, with its landscapes and architecture reflecting the game's sci-fi theme. Despite its central role in the series, Grondia itself is not a significant focus of the story, and its political or social structure is not extensively detailed in the games. The series has since expanded to include spin-offs and remakes, but Grondia remains a recurring setting in the mainline titles.