Galaga is the legendary 1981 arcade fixed shooter developed by Namco and the highly acclaimed sequel to Galaxian. Players control a lone starfighter at the bottom of the screen, battling waves of insect-like aliens that dive in intricate formations. Renowned for its challenging gameplay and introducing the iconic tractor beam mechanic, it remains one of the defining titles of the golden age of arcade games.
The objective is to score as many points as possible by destroying the alien swarms before they can crash into your ship or shoot you down. In the browser, you can insert coins with Shift (or 5) and press Enter (or 1) to start. Use the Arrow Keys to move your fighter left and right, and press Z or X to fire your missiles.
When the Boss Galaga (the large green aliens at the top) dive, they may emit a tractor beam. If your ship is captured, you can rescue it on your next life by destroying the Boss Galaga holding it, giving you a powerful Dual Fighter with double the firepower. Focus on learning the enemy dive patterns, and use the Challenging Stages to rack up bonus points by hitting every enemy in the wave.
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