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Galaxian is a classic shooter game released in 1979 for the Arcade Machine. The game places players in control of a spaceship tasked with defending against waves of alien attackers descending from the top of the screen. As a 1979 arcade shooter, it set the stage for future space combat games by introducing fast-paced, colorful enemy formations.
The main objective in Galaxian Arcade is to eliminate all enemy formations before they reach the player's ship or fire projectiles that deplete the player's lives. The gameplay maintains a steady pace that gradually intensifies as aliens dive in aggressive attack patterns. Players must react quickly to avoid enemy fire and strategically shoot down the advancing foes.
Galaxian introduced a unique mechanic at the time by featuring enemies that swoop down in dive-bombing attacks instead of merely moving side to side. This unusual idea added a dynamic threat level and made the gameplay more engaging. The use of multi-colored alien sprites further distinguished Galaxian as an early pioneer in arcade shooter games.
