![]() ![]() ![]() Old they may be, but these retro shooters still pack a mean planetary punch.įirst released in the arcades in 1979, Galaxian is an evolution of the formula created by Space Invaders, whereby you take control of a ship and blast apart an ever-nearing barrage of baddies.īesides having flashier visuals (the scrolling star field was a BIG deal back then) and a theme tune so cool that I use it as a ring tone, Galaxian adds an element of danger by having the enemy aliens dive-bomb towards your ship - kamikaze style. Thankfully, this double offering of Galaxian and Galaga is a lot sharper. We've all been there – pushing trolleys down supermarket aisles only to be hypnotised by the bright red and yellow signs that read, 'Blunt knives! Buy one get one free!' The prospect of a 2-4-1 offer is often a very tempting one, even if the original product isn't all that desirable.
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