Review jay.dino 3/5 · Feb 23, 2017
Platform:
Turbografx-16
Description:
An enhanced version of the arcade classic Galaga, this adds a few scrolling stages to the otherwise static shmup.
Liked:
The different level styles bring a bit of variety to the gameplay. But also the standard gameplay is very likable. It's very simple like the earliest shmups, you can only fly left or right, and only shoot …
Platform:
Turbografx-16
Description:
An enhanced version of the arcade classic Galaga, this adds a few scrolling stages to the otherwise static shmup.
Liked:
The different level styles bring a bit of variety to the gameplay. But also the standard gameplay is very likable. It's very simple like the earliest shmups, you can only fly left or right, and only shoot up. But there is a lot of inherent complexity that makes the gameplay interesting, like the ability of some ships to combine to become a bigger enemy. The dancing bonus stages are adorable, and the scrolling levels look really nice, while keeping a really oldschool feel.
Disliked:
The total absence of music in the normal levels makes the shooting sound very ear grating for me, and I noticed I was really craving one of those dancing levels to at least get some soundtrack. Other than that I have no complaints.
Summary:
It's a very very classic game, just like games were in the beginning of the 80s with some really nice enhancements that make it still enjoyable today. So I recommend it to anyone that likes super-oldschool static shooters.