Super Nintendo game Parodius is an action-RPG game for the Super Nintendo. It was developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. The game was released in Europe on October 21, 1992 and in North America on November 17, 1992. Parodius is a platformer game that follows the story of a young boy named Gaius. Gaius must collect items to progress through the game, and use them to defeat enemies and bosses. The game features a unique, twin-stick control system that allows players to move their character around the levels with the left and right arrow keys. Parodius received mixed reviews from critics. However, it was praised for its unique control system and its dark and suspenseful atmosphere.