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Atari 7800

Galaga

1986 1-2 Players 78% Not Rated

The gameplay of Galaga puts the player in control of a space ship which is situated on the bottom of the screen. At the beginning of each stage, the area is empty, but over time, enemy aliens fly in formation, and once all of the enemies arrive on screen, they will come down at the player's ship in formations of one or more and may either shoot it or collide with it. During the entire stage, the player may fire upon the enemies, and once all enemies are vanquished, the player moves onto the next stage.

Release date
December 31, 1986
Developer
Namco
Publisher
Atari
Players
1-2

About this game

Galaga

The gameplay of Galaga puts the player in control of a space ship which is situated on the bottom of the screen. At the beginning of each stage, the area is empty, but over time, enemy aliens fly in formation, and once all of the enemies arrive on screen, they will come down at the player's ship in formations of one or more and may either shoot it or collide with it. During the entire stage, the player may fire upon the enemies, and once all enemies are vanquished, the player moves onto the next stage.

Genres

Shooter

Modes

Multiplayer

Studios and credits

Developer
Namco
Publisher
Atari

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1986 · Not Rated

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