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Galaga
Atari Inc. (1972-1984)
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Jun 1, 1981
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ESRB: Everyone
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7.5
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Summary
Top-down "almost scrolling" shooter, created in 1981. Players defend themselves from insect attackers who try to destroy or abduct their spaceship.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone
Mild Fantasy Violence
Developers
Atari Inc. (1972-1984)
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Namco
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Namco Networks
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Majesco
Publishers
Bandai
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Bandai Namco Games
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Majesco
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Atari Inc. (1972-1984)
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Namco
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Atari Corp. (1984-2003)
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Namco Networks
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Bally Midway
Franchises
Galaga / Galaxian
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Arcade Archives
Features
Memory Card
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Offline Versus Multiplayer
Initial Release
Jun 1, 1981
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
PC
Wii U
Nintendo 3DS
Wii
Xbox 360
Wireless
NES
Arcade
Atari 7800
Atari 2600
Game Boy Color
Genres
Action
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Shooter
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SHMUP
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