Tuesday 25 October 2011

Galactix

Game: Galactix
Platform: PC
Release Year: 1992
Stephen's Rating: 5/10


Galactix was my first shoot-em-up scrolling shooter.

Basic Plot

I can't actually remember much about it... There was an enemy, a guy who looked like he had brains for a face and tubes sticking out of him. His fleet was on its way to destroy your planet, so you get in a ship to go stop him.

Gameplay.

Gameplay

The game was a classic shoot-em-up scroller. One mechanic which might be unique for this game was a "claw" which you had to use to grab power-ups. Using the claw was an art in itself. Power-ups would provide you with better weapons.

Taking on a boss. You can see the upgraded weapons.

Positives

At the time it felt really polished and looked good too. Definitely a solid shoot-em-up.

Negatives

The game was way too hard for my 8-9 year old brain to fathom.

Memorable Moments

Just the claw reaching out to grab a power-up before it glided off screen...

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