Gradius

  Across the galaxy, there exists a distant planet known as Gradius. 
  Gradius' peaceful existence has been brought to an end by an intense 
  space invasion by a race known as the Bacterion. To save the planet, the 
  hyperspace fighter Vic Viper has been deployed to fight the Bacterion 
  invasion. Players pilot the Vic Viper through seven stages, shooting and 
  dodging through deadly obstacles, while using various power-ups, 
  including missiles, lasers, options and shields. The Vic Viper's target 
  is the enemy fortress, Xaerous. The only way to end the war is to plunge 
  deep through the enemy forces and destroy its very core.
This classic game is part of the Virtual Console service, which brings you great games created for consoles such as NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ Advance. We hope you'll enjoy the new features (including off-TV play) that have been added to this title. See more Virtual Console games for Wii U.