GameBoy : Galaga/Galaxian Reviews
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Galaga = masterpiece of video gaming
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User
In the mid nineties, Nintendo began giving classic arcade games from the seventies and early eighties a huge revival. Though many of these games were dated, many young gamers would get a chance to try them out for the first time, and see what video games were like before they were born. Those who gave the games a chance would be pleasantly surprised to learn that sometimes simplistic games were the best ones of all. One of the games that got reissued on the Game Boy was Galaga, accompanied by its sequel Galaxian. Read on for my review of these classic games.
PROS:
-Regardless of whether you're using the Super Game Boy, an old black and white Game Boy, or a Game Boy Color or Game Boy Advance, this games looks dead-on to the arcade originals. The resolution is also very good; there is no slow down.
-These games are easy to learn. They're so simplistic that you can learn them without even reading the instructions. They're also tough to master, meaning gamers will get a bigger kick out of them than they may expect to.
-Galaga is (in my opinion) THE BEST video game ever that has earned the title of "arcade classic", and I'm sure many others will agree.
CONS:
-The biggest con of this cartridge is Galaxian. While Galaga was a refreshing twist on the Space Invaders formula, Galaxian is a straight-up Space Invaders rip-off.
-Because the games are dated, they won't hold your attention for nearly as long as a so-called modern game will.
-When played in a Game Boy Color or Game Boy Advance, this game shows some sound flaws. These don't detract much from the game, but they can be annoying.
OVERALL:
Sure, Galaxian is junk, but Galaga is a masterpiece of a game, more than worthy of being called an arcade classic. If you can find this cartridge used somewhere, by all means pick it up. You've gotta own some form of Galaga, so it might as well be a portable version!
Classic Shoot 'Em Up Combo
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 2 / 5
Date: November 17, 1999
Author: Amazon User
This game pairs two classic aracade favorites. Both provide fast-paced, addictive gaming fun.
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