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Galaga

Galaga is a classic 1981 arcade space shooter where players control a spaceship to destroy formations of insect-like alien enemies while avoiding their attacks and capture attempts.

RETRO ARCADE EXPERIENCE

Galaga captures the authentic feel of retro arcade shooting games from the golden era of arcade gaming. Experience the nostalgic pixel graphics, challenging gameplay, and classic sound effects that made arcade shooting games legendary in the Galaga series.

Category: Galaga | Style: Retro Arcade | Genre: Shooting Game

GAME CONTROLS

INSERT COIN

5 / C / Right Shift

MOVE

Arrow Keys / WASD

SHOOT

Space / Z

BOMB

X / B

HOW TO PLAY

Press C key or 5 to insert coin and start the game. Use the Left and Right buttons to move your ship horizontally at the bottom of the screen. Press the Fire button to shoot at enemies. You can only have one shot on screen at a time, so time your shots carefully. The Boss Galaga enemies (larger aliens with two escorts) can capture your ship with a tractor beam - if this happens, you can rescue your captured ship by destroying that Boss Galaga in a later wave, gaining dual ships with double firepower. Avoid enemy fire as a single hit will destroy your ship.

GAME FEATURES

  • Challenging enemy formations with varied attack patterns
  • Unique ship capture mechanic that can lead to dual-ship gameplay
  • Bonus stages where players can earn extra points by shooting all enemies
  • Progressive difficulty with faster and more aggressive enemies
  • Strategic risk/reward system with the ship capture mechanic
  • Distinctive enemy types with different point values and behaviors
  • Distinctive sound effects and colorful sprite-based graphics

PRO TIPS & STRATEGIES

  • Allow your ship to be captured occasionally to gain the dual-ship advantage
  • Focus on destroying the Boss Galagas (larger enemies) first as they lead the attack formations
  • During the challenging stages, position yourself near the center for maximum maneuverability
  • Learn the enemy attack patterns - they become predictable after observation
  • During bonus stages, aim for perfect scores by destroying all enemies
  • Beware of dive-bombing enemies that split their attack formation
  • Save your dual ship setup for challenging stages when possible

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