Developer:Price: Free with In-App PurchasesVersion Reviewed: 1.0.0Device Reviewed On: iPod touch 4GGraphics / Sound Rating:Game Controls Rating:Gameplay Rating:Replay Value Rating:Overall Rating:Galaga 30th Anniversary Collection starts off with an appreciation for irony; there are 4 games in this package total, but the one game that is free is Galaxian, the Space Invaders-inspired shooter. Next up is the eponymous Galaga, which added moving enemy formations, Challenging Stages, and the ability to a sacrifice a ship in order to recapture it to get double firing. Gaplus brings the ability to move in a two-dimensional space, along with the ability to capture enemy ships. Galaga '88 includes more enemy formations and a dimensional travel element.
Each game has been enhanced with similar 'G 30th' elements. These include enhanced graphics; a new auto-fire ability by holding down on the screen (though bullets take time to recharge); as well, there are Galaga Points that can be earned and used toward consumable powerups and screen backgrounds. Point values have been completely changed; the scores on the first level of many games may be higher than my high scores in the normal versions of those games, ever.Galaga 30th Anniversary Collection's best element is that Namco finally figured out how to make these games control well on iOS. There is a 1:1 slider with a mild offset on the bottom, and tapping on the screen fires.
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It's a far superior controls scheme to other Galaga releases on iOS by far. The 'G 30th' elements bring nice new twists to the familiar games, and introduce Gaplus and Galaga '88 to people who might not have ever gotten to play them. Plus, the app does come with Galaxian for free.The big problem with the collection as a whole is that the '30th G' elements all make the games feel very similar. All the games now have the autofire option and the similar enhanced graphical effects, which just tends to drown out the often subtle gameplay differences between them.
It feels hard to justify buying all 3 extra games of my own volition, having gotten to play all 3 for this review. While Galaga offers the most nostalgic value, and Gaplus has its 2-dimensional movement, Galaga 88 is the deepest of the 4 games, and most worth a $2.99 in-app purchase, though all 3 extra games can be downloaded for $7.99.Galaga 30th Anniversary Collection is worth a download for the free Galaxian 'G 30th' edition alone, though the value of buying all 3 extra games is debatable. The classic games do get a nice new twist on them for those otherwise familiar with the games.
Sonic spinball debug mode. ad#Google Adsense 300×250 in storyGalaga 30th Collection celebrates the 30th anniversary of one of the point beloved coin-op shooter series in history, the series that started with Galaxian, the vertical shooter that played like Space Invaders on another level.
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Game: Galaga 30th CollectionDeveloper: NamcoRating: 3 out 5 starsPrice: $7.99 for the collection, $2.99 per game1981. Prince Charles marries Lady Dianathe first Space Shuttle (Columbia) takes flightand Cabbage Patch Kids dolls are all the rage in toy stores. On July 23 of that same year, Namco shakes up the game world by introducing Galaga in arcades. The game goes on to become one of most beloved shooters of all time.To mark the game’s 30-year anniversary, Namco has released Galaga 30th Collection for iOS. The game collection brings together Galaxian, Galaga, Gaplus (aka Galaga 3) and of course, the first updated version of the classic shooter, Galaga ’88.Playable on both the iPhone and iPad the features reworked graphics that lean more toward a modern remixed feel than their retro cousins – the games also feature (oddly) an optional scan-line filter and score-tracking HUD.Four servings of Galaga await you in the 30th anniversary collection.As far as gameplay goes, not much has changed in 30 years. Players still blast away at insect-like aliens that attack from the top of the screen, while trying to make it to the challenging bonus stages and collect extra ships. The game still delivers solid shooter thrills with two modes of controls that are similar to the arcade version.
The “virtual joystick” mode moves your ship left and right across the screen at a speed similar to the arcade originals, while a “slider” mode moves your ship as fast as you can swipe your finger back and forth across the screen.The History of a ClassicGalaga (pronounced as “gyaraga” in Japanese ) was released in Japan by Namco and released to arcades in the U.S. The game was part of the shooter craze that tried to capitalize on the success of Space Invaders, which was released in 1978.Galaga was actually a sequel.
It was based on Galaxian which was released in 1979. Galaxian took the invader concept and expanded on it, with insect-like aliens breaking off from the main formation and attacking the player independently. Galaga also spawned sequels of its own, like Gaplus (1984) and Galaga ’88 (released at the end of 1987).The original flyer that was sent to arcade owners to convince them to buy the game. Note the cocktail table in the lower left corner; recently Galaga cocktail tables have sold on eBay for $4,000.Since its release in 1981, the game has been remade countless times. In 1995, Namco’s PlayStation version of the arcade game Tekken featured a side game consisting entirely of challenging stages. The game developed such a following that it has been paid homage to frequently in pop culture: on the ABC TV series Lost (in which a submarine is named “Galaga”), the show’s writers were such fans of the game that they played it between writing sessions; and in the 1982 film WarGames, the game machine makes an appearance alongside star Matthew Broderick. The greeting-card company Hallmark even released a Christmas tree ornament shaped like a Galaga arcade machine – complete with sound clips from the game.The original arcade game was available in two versions, a standing upright cabinet and a sit-down cocktail table.
Original Galaga cocktail tables are highly collectible now and command prices of up to $4,000.Making Your Own Video GameToday, a simple shooter like Galaga can be developed easily. Isn’t as hard as you think, provided you receive the right training. Plus, in the casual games age we live in, simple addictive games like Galaga have regained popularity. Thirty years from now, we could be celebrating your videogame creation.SIGN IN TO LEAVE A COMMENT -or- SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH OTHERS.