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{{Game
|completion=4
|image=Galaga flyer.jpg
|title=Galaga
|title=Galaga
|image=Galaga flyer.jpg
|japanese=ギャラガ
|developer=[[Namco]]
|developer=[[Namco]]
|publisher=[[Namco]] (JP), [[Midway Games]] (US)
|publisher=[[Namco]], [[Midway Games]]
|japanese=ギャラガ
|year=1981
|systems={{syslist|arcade|a7800|msx|nes|fds|pc98|fm7|mz|x1|sg1000|pv2000|360|mobile|wii}}, [[Roku]]
|ratings={{CERO|A}}{{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|3}}{{OFLC|G}}
|title1=Arcade Archives Galaga
|developer1=[[Namco]]
|publisher1=[[Hamster Corporation]]
|year1=2023
|systems1={{syslist|switch|ps4}}
|genre=[[Shooter]]
|genre=[[Shooter]]
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[Atari 7800]], [[MSX]], [[NES]], [[Game Boy]], [[NEC PC-9801]], [[Xbox Live Arcade]], [[GameTap]]
|released={{rd|1981}}
|players=1-2
|players=1-2
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|preceded by=[[Galaxian]]
|followed by=[[Gaplus]]
|series=Galaxian
|series2=Arcade Archives
|pcgamingwiki=Arcade Game Series: Galaga
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}}
{{Wikipedia}}
{{marquee|Galaga marquee.png}}
<center>[[Image:Galaga marquee.png|300px|Galaga arcade marquee]]</center>
'''Galaga''' is a spiritual successor to [[Galaxian]]. Developed and published by [[Namco]] in Japan, and published by [[Midway Games]] in the US, Galaga seems to represent something of a "sweet spot" in game design, having performed better than either its predecessor or its successor, [[Gaplus]] (which was later renamed to "Galaga 3" when it was released in the United States to increase recognition and boost sales). However, despite its incredible popularity in the arcade, it saw comparatively few official home conversions in the United States. Several homebrew programmers have supplied alternate versions of this game stateside, while Japan saw an incredible number of conversions for popular computer models which were only available to in the "Land of the Rising Sun".


'''Galaga''' is a spiritual successor to [[Galaxian]].  Building on the formula established by Galaxian, Galaga introduces several new concepts to the fixed vertical shooting genre that made it incredibly popular in the arcades. It can still be found in arcades to this day, and performs rather well next to more modern day offerings.
==Gameplay==
Building on the formula established by its predecessor, Galaga introduces several new concepts to the fixed vertical shooting genre that made it incredibly popular in the arcades. It can still be found in arcades to this day (along with Namco's most successful game of [[Pac-Man]]), and performs rather well next to more modern-day offerings.


The most notable new feature of Galaga is the chance to increase your fire power by intentionally allowing one of the Boss Galagas to capture your Fighter, and rescue it with your next Fighter, returning the original Fighter to your side. Upon rescuing your ship, you are granted side-by-side double fire power, albeit with an increase in size, and therefore, vulnerability. Another popular feature of Galaga was its presentation of Bonus Rounds (dubbed "Challenging Stages") between the action which offered large point awards for perfection.
The most notable new feature of Galaga was the chance to increase your firepower by intentionally allowing one of the Boss Galagas to capture your Fighter, and rescue it with your next Fighter, returning the original Fighter to your side. Upon rescuing your ship, you are granted side-by-side double fire power, albeit with an increase in size, and therefore, vulnerability. Another popular feature of Galaga was its presentation of "Bonus Rounds" (dubbed "Challenging Stages", which were pioneered by Namco's own [[Rally-X]] and its sequel [[New Rally-X]]) between the action which offered a large 10000-point bonus for perfection.
 
Galaga seems to represent something of a "sweet spot" in game design, having performed better than either its predecessor or its successor, [[Gaplus]]. However, despite its incredible popularity in the arcade, it saw comparatively few official home conversions in the United States.  Several homebrew programmers supplied alternate versions stateside, while Japan saw an incredible number of conversions for popular computer models only available in the land of the rising sun.
 
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==Story==
==Story==
[[Image:Galaga titlescreen.png|thumb|right|Title screen.]]
As with its predecessor, there is no official story to Galaga. You are simply the only pilot capable of staving off the invasion of the Galaga army, who are a race of enormous insect-like (specifically bees, butterflies, scorpions, stingrays, and dragonflies) aliens.
There is no official story to Galaga. You are simply the only pilot capable of staving off the invasion of the Galaga army, a collection of giant sized insect looking aliens.


{{ToC}}
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==Gameplay summary==
{{Galaxian}}
* You control the Fighter at the bottom with the joystick. Press the fire button to fire up at the Galaga formation.
 
* The Galaga formation will fly on to the screen in parts until the formation is assembled.
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* You must destroy every enemy in the formation to advance to the next stage.
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* You must avoid contact with every enemy and their bullets.
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* Diving enemies are worth more points than those in formation.
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* The more escorts that a Boss Galaga dives with, the more points it's worth.
* Occasionally, Boss Galagas will hover in midair and emit a tractor beam.  Enter the tractor beam to get captured.
* Once a Fighter is captured, rescue it (but don't shoot it) from a diving Boss Galaga (not in formation) to have it rejoin you for double fire power.
* Challenging Stages test your accuracy.  Earn more bonus points for more enemies destroyed.
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[[Category:Game Boy]]
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Galaga
Developer(s)Namco
Publisher(s)Namco, Midway Games
Year released1981
System(s)Arcade, Atari 7800, MSX, NES, Family Computer Disk System, NEC PC-9801, Fujitsu FM-7, Sharp MZ, Sharp X1, Sega SG-1000, Casio PV-2000, Xbox 360, Mobile, Wii, Roku
Preceded byGalaxian
Followed byGaplus
SeriesGalaxian,
Arcade Archives
Japanese titleギャラガ
Genre(s)Shooter
Players1-2
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)CERO All agesESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 3+OFLC General
Arcade Archives Galaga
Developer(s)Namco
Publisher(s)Hamster Corporation
Year released2023
System(s)Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
LinksGalaga at PCGamingWikiGalaga ChannelSearchSearch
Galaga marquee

Galaga is a spiritual successor to Galaxian. Developed and published by Namco in Japan, and published by Midway Games in the US, Galaga seems to represent something of a "sweet spot" in game design, having performed better than either its predecessor or its successor, Gaplus (which was later renamed to "Galaga 3" when it was released in the United States to increase recognition and boost sales). However, despite its incredible popularity in the arcade, it saw comparatively few official home conversions in the United States. Several homebrew programmers have supplied alternate versions of this game stateside, while Japan saw an incredible number of conversions for popular computer models which were only available to in the "Land of the Rising Sun".

Gameplay[edit]

Building on the formula established by its predecessor, Galaga introduces several new concepts to the fixed vertical shooting genre that made it incredibly popular in the arcades. It can still be found in arcades to this day (along with Namco's most successful game of Pac-Man), and performs rather well next to more modern-day offerings.

The most notable new feature of Galaga was the chance to increase your firepower by intentionally allowing one of the Boss Galagas to capture your Fighter, and rescue it with your next Fighter, returning the original Fighter to your side. Upon rescuing your ship, you are granted side-by-side double fire power, albeit with an increase in size, and therefore, vulnerability. Another popular feature of Galaga was its presentation of "Bonus Rounds" (dubbed "Challenging Stages", which were pioneered by Namco's own Rally-X and its sequel New Rally-X) between the action which offered a large 10000-point bonus for perfection.

Story[edit]

As with its predecessor, there is no official story to Galaga. You are simply the only pilot capable of staving off the invasion of the Galaga army, who are a race of enormous insect-like (specifically bees, butterflies, scorpions, stingrays, and dragonflies) aliens.

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