Galaxian

Galaxian

Console: Atari 2600
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Namco
Publisher(s): Atari, Inc.
Release Date: 1983-01-01
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Type: Shooter
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Galaxian expanded on the formula pioneered by Space Invaders. As in the earlier game, Galaxian featured a horde of attacking aliens that exchanged shots with the player. In contrast to Space Invaders, Galaxian added an element of drama by having the aliens periodically make kamikaze-like dives at the player's ship, the Galaxip.

Game Player of Galaxian on Atari 2600
Controls - How to Play Galaxian on Atari 2600

Generally, you can review the controls (keyboard) setting during each game in the screen before it starts. Use the arrow keys and “Z”, “X”, “A”, “S”, “Q”, “E” buttons to play, or customize yourself with your gamepad or keyboard.

KeyboardControls
← → ↑ ↓Directions for LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN
Enter ↵START
ShiftSELECT
ZA
XB
AX
SY
QL
ER