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Galaga '88 (ギャラガ’88)

Released in 1988

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(1 total votes)

Manufacturer: Namco
Developer: Namco
Distributor: Namco

Mame ROM Info
galaga88, Galaga '88

Display
Raster
Orientation
Vertical
Resolution
224 x 288
Colors
3585, Color
Genre
Shooting
Attributes
Vertical Scrolling
Controls
1 Joystick / Button(s)
Size/Weight of Upright
70.2500 " x 23.9300" x 32.2500" , 231.00lb.
'Galaga '88' marquee
game marquee

Game Summary

The official sequel to Galaga gets updated with new graphics, in-game-music for bonus stages, and scrolling stages--not just stars.

Hardware Info

M6809 cpu @ 1.536 Mhz
M6809 cpu @ 1.536 Mhz
M6809 cpu @ 1.536 Mhz
HD63701 cpu @ 1.536 Mhz
YM-2151 audio @ 3.57958 Mhz
Namco audio
DAC audio
DAC audio

Hardware Platform: Namco System 1

Game Details

The best pure vertical-scrolling space shoot-em-up in recent history. Along with general improvements in graphics, gameplay etc., you now have the ability to choose whether you start with a single or a dual ship. If you choose dual, you will have one less life at the beginning. Also, you will marvel at the complex dance sequences for the bonus stages. Tangos, waltzes, and marches all are shared here.

Coinop.org Member Ratings / Comments

by klaatu42. Comment: "My all time favourite game. Rarely do I like or even approve of sequels to any video game, but in this instance, Namco really hit the nail on the head, maintaining the enduring spirit of the original Galaga, and only injecting the game with the elements that would make the game more enjoyable, rather than cluttering it up with all of the effects the latest technology allowed, just for the sake of it. I have literally *just* converted a PacMania control panel to Galaga '88, as I have finally acquired the right cabinet for this game, and I can't wait to finish it up and set it up in my home. I guess there's not much point in detailing the rules of this game, since it's only a MAME away. Try it. Buy it. Love it!" (2003-05-16 01:18:38Z)

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'Galaga '88' cabinet photo
cabinet photo
'Galaga '88' title screen
title screen
'Galaga '88' gameplay screen shot
gameplay screen
'Galaga '88' control panel
control panel
'Galaga '88' promotional flyer
promotional flyer

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This game page was created 08/03/1998 04:00:00 and last updated 06/22/2000 18:53:10