Galaga/Galaxian
Game by Namco
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 4 Megabits
Save: None
Released: 1995
Works with: all Gameboy versions. (The sound may be muffled and or scratchy
on some models of Gameboy Color.)


Opening Snide Remarks: I used to really like Galaga in the arcades. I never
really tried to play Galaxian, though.  I hope these versions are as good as
the arcade versions.  


Gameplay: Very simple gameplay is found in both of these games. Galaxian is
basically just Space Invaders with better graphics.  Galaga is pretty much
the same, but it has some interesting additions.  If you let one of the
motherships steal your ship then when you destroy the mothership you get your
ship back for double firepower.  


Graphics: The graphics look just like they did in the arcade.  The graphics
are rather simple and not very detailed.  The graphics in Galaga are better
than in Galaxian because it had better graphics in the arcade because it was
a newer game.


Sound: The sound in these games are typical old-school videogame sounds.
They sound just like they did in the arcade, though.


Music: The music used in these games is pretty good.  The only time you hear
any music is between stages.    


Play Control: These games have very simple control schemes.  The control pad
moves your ship and the "A" and "B" buttons fire your weapons.  The control
is well done and just as accurate as the arcade versions.


Final Analysis: If you liked the arcade versions of either of these games or
just like retro games, then Galaga/Galaxian is a must buy.

Score
Gameplay: **** 
Graphics: ***
Sound: ***
Music: ***
Play Control: ****
Total: 17 out of 24

Final Score: 68%


Currently Known Codes: None


{Editor's Note from Philip Wesley "dmgice@yahoo.com". This review has been
edited in the Play Control section. Although the original summation and
comments are intact; the word "joypad" has been replaced with "control pad"
as is designated by Nintendo's standards and general copyright information.
This is mainly so that Nintendo doesn't get cheesed off. They own a copyright
on the cross-key control pad and have informed me that it is supposed to be
called a "control pad". Go figure.}