Galaga '88

a.k.a. Galaga '90 / ギャラガ'88

created and published by Namco in 1988-07-15, running on PC Engine

type: shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Fixed shooter
perspective: side view
player options: single player

languages: eng jpn

3.8/5

Personal review

An excellent arcade conversion with very high playability and good controls. The 'Galaga'-style gameplay might be a bit dated, but the game makes the best of it, adding even some vertical scrolling levels.

teran01 # 2013-07-14 04:55:13

Official description

This is an updated version of the classic arcade shooter Galaga. Set in the vast reaches of space, you will fight your way through all 29 rounds to reach the enemies' stronghold on Planet Galaga. Game levels consist of a few rounds with changing enemies and backgrounds. To top it off, the nostalgic "Galactic Dancing" lives on to mark the end of each level. With the new addition of dimensions, you can choose your attack route. Collect capsules and open dimension warps at branch sections to take on even tougher enemies. GALAGA '90's inclusion of the triple fighter, scrolling backgrounds, boss Galaga and even new system effects make it nothing less than a masterpiece.

# 2007-08-12 21:38:12 - official description

Technical specs

display: raster

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External reviews (7) - average: 80.3% - median: 80%

review source		issue	date	score
Electronic Gaming Monthly	us	6	1990-01	27/40	67%	view
Joystick	fr	3	1990-03	88/100	88%	view
Micro News 6-44	fr	16	1988-12	4/5	80%	view
The Games Machine Italy	it	9	1989-05	86/100	86%	view
The Games Machine	uk	17	1989-04	86/100	86%	view
Tilt 39-113	fr	76	1990-03	15/20	75%	view
VideoGames & Computer Entertainment	us	14	1990-03	8/10	80%	view