Galaxian

created and published by Atari in 1982, running on Atari 5200
type: shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Fixed shooter, Galaxian-like
perspective: bird's-eye fixed camera
player options: single player
languages: eng other
2.5/5

Technical specs

hardware: Trackball,
display: raster

Editor note

CX-5206. Rarity 1 common. North America NTSC. 1 player or 2 players alternating. When using controllers, player uses a controller in port 1 and player 2 in port 2. When using a Trak-Ball controller, each player takes turns while it stays plugged into port 1.
The game in between Space Invaders and Galaga. This version was originally announced as a "SuperSystem exclusive" but as we all know, Galaxian conversions eventually came live on most home systems. Shoot the formation of aliens and dodge their periodic kamikaze attacks. Or for the ultimate challenge ram them back (the single pixel on the tip of your ship is lethal if used precisely.)
When a flagship is destroyed the fleet will morn by not firing for a moment.


(Zerothis) - # 2007-06-20 07:53:09

Authors / Staff

coding

Joseph Tung (programmer)

graphics

Alan Murphy (graphics)

other

Atari (license)
Bally Midway Mfg. Co. (trademark)
Namco-America Inc. (license)

External review - average: 50%

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Electronic Fun with Computers & Gamesus51983-032/450%
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