Galaga (Mobile)

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CNET editors' rating: 4.0 stars Excellent
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If you're interested in pure Galaga nostalgia, Galaga for mobile is a perfect port.

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Reviewed by: Carrie Gouskos
Reviewed on: 04/13/2005
Updated on: 06/01/2005

With several comfortable control schemes and almost perfect mimicry of the original game, Galaga for mobile reminds us that often there's just no improving upon a classic. Simply put, if you want your Galaga fix, this is the game for you.

Three cheers for Galaga!

One of the earliest shooters in history and notably one of the great pioneers in video gaming, Galaga paved the way for all of today's different types of shooters. Despite its simplistic gameplay, it still demonstrates how powerful gaming fundamentals can be. Galaga for mobile is essentially identical to the classic arcade space shooter, which was the first to have enemies arriving onscreen only after you did (before Galaga, you would always just "happen" upon a cluster of alien ships). There's also the matter of the ships that can capture you in their tractor beams. When destroyed, these enemies release your ship back to fight side by side with its replacement, which is a great tactical maneuver. This move also comes in handy for bonus stages, which boost your score significantly if played correctly.

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