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Galaga is a classic shooter game released in 1985 for the Nintendo NES. Players control a spaceship tasked with the main objective of destroying waves of enemy alien ships while avoiding their attacks. The pace of the game is fast and requires quick reflexes to survive increasingly challenging enemy formations.
The unique mechanic in Galaga is the ability to capture your ship using a tractor beam and then rescue it to create a dual-fighter, effectively doubling the player's firepower. This adds a strategic layer to the otherwise straightforward shooting gameplay. The game is structured in levels where enemies attack in specific patterns, requiring players to memorize and anticipate their movements.
One distinctive aspect of Galaga is its use of enemy "boss" ships that can capture the player’s ship, which was an unusual idea for the genre at the time. This mechanic encourages risk-taking and careful timing, setting Galaga apart from other shooters of its era.
