Galaga

Gameplay

Fixed shooter where players control a ship at the bottom of the screen, shooting at attacking alien formations.

Historical Context

Developed by Namco as an improved sequel to Galaxian, adding new features and better graphics.

Fun Facts

• • Features the famous ship capture and rescue mechanic
• • Improved significantly over its predecessor Galaxian
• • The challenging stages add strategic depth

Cultural Impact

Set new standards for space shooters and influenced countless shoot 'em up games with its innovative mechanics.