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Atari 2600

Galaxian

1983 1 Players 79% 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
January 1, 1983
Developer
Namco
Publisher
Atari
Players
1

About this game

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

Single Player

Studios and credits

Developer
Namco
Publisher
Atari

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideJanuary 1, 1983 · Not Rated

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