Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PlayStation
- Developers: King of the Jungle
- Publishers: Hasbro Interactive
Galaga: Destination Earth (2000): A Bug-Blasting Bonanza
Galaga, the “slide-and-shoot” arcade classic from 1981, has been updated with nine new worlds, 3D graphics, futuristic backgrounds and more in GALAGA — Destination: Earth. It’s a faithful update to the original game, with all the classic gameplay elements that made the original so addictive, but with enough new features to keep things fresh.
The story of GALAGA — Destination: Earth is set in the late 22nd century. The insect-like Galaga are back, and they’re more deadly than ever. Humans have terraformed and colonized most habitable places in our solar system, but the Galaga have only one thing in mind: destruction.
You play as a lone pilot in a small spaceship, and your mission is to blast the Galaga into oblivion. You’ll travel to nine different worlds, each with its own unique challenges. You’ll have to shoot down waves of Galaga aliens, collect power-ups, and complete various mission objectives.
The gameplay in GALAGA — Destination: Earth is very similar to the original game. You control your ship with a joystick or directional pad, and you fire shots by pressing a button. You can only fire two shots at a time, but you can gain the ability to have three shots onscreen at once.
The Galaga aliens come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some aliens fly in formation, while others move erratically. You’ll have to use all of your skills to defeat them.
In addition to the classic gameplay, GALAGA — Destination: Earth also features a number of new features. For example, you can now zoom in and out of the playfield, and you can rotate your ship to fire in any direction. You can also collect power-ups that give you special abilities, such as the ability to fire lasers or to slow down time.
GALAGA — Destination: Earth is a challenging and addictive game that will appeal to fans of the original game and newcomers alike. It’s a great example of how to update a classic game with new features without losing the core gameplay that made the original so popular.
New Features in GALAGA — Destination: Earth
- Nine new worlds to explore
- 3D graphics and futuristic backgrounds
- New enemies and bosses
- New power-ups and abilities
- Zoom in/out and rotate your ship
- Two-player cooperative mode
Tips for Playing GALAGA — Destination: Earth
- Use the zoom feature to get a better view of the playfield.
- Rotate your ship to fire in any direction.
- Collect power-ups to gain special abilities.
- Don’t be afraid to let a Galaga capture your ship. You can then shoot your ship’s captor, letting the captured ship fall to you, enabling you to double your firepower.
- Work together with a friend in two-player cooperative mode.
Conclusion
GALAGA — Destination: Earth is a fantastic update to the classic arcade game. With new worlds, 3D graphics, and more, it’s a must-play for fans of the original. Even if you’ve never played Galaga before, you’ll find a lot to love in this updated version.
Review Score
8.5/10
