Galaxian

Commodore 64 · 1984 · WOR

Also known as: Galaxian (Atarisoft/Namco)

Atarisoft Namco Shooter

Publisher: Atarisoft · Developer: Namco · Genre: Shooter

"Galaxian" puts you in control of the Galaxip spaceship at the bottom of the screen, facing alien formations attacking from above. You fire at drones, emissaries, hornets, and commanders – the higher the rank, the more points you earn. Your ship can only fire one shot at a time, so timing and precision are essential. As the game progresses, enemy movement and attack frequency increase, and some foes dive toward you escorted by bombers. Quick reflexes and persistence are key to surviving this iconic space battle.