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Atari 5200

Galaxian

1981 1-2 Players 68% Not Rated

Galaxian expanded on the formula pioneered by Space Invaders. As in the earlier game, Galaxian featured a horde of attacking aliens that exchanged shots with the player. In contrast to Space Invaders, Galaxian added an element of drama by having the aliens periodically make kamikaze-like dives at the player's ship, the Galaxip.

Release date
December 31, 1981
Developer
Namco
Publisher
Atari
Players
1-2

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Galaxian

Galaxian expanded on the formula pioneered by Space Invaders. As in the earlier game, Galaxian featured a horde of attacking aliens that exchanged shots with the player. In contrast to Space Invaders, Galaxian added an element of drama by having the aliens periodically make kamikaze-like dives at the player's ship, the Galaxip.

Genres

Shooter

Modes

Multiplayer

Studios and credits

Developer
Namco
Publisher
Atari

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1981 · Not Rated

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