6:40AM Michael McWhertor | Microsoft and Namco Bandai are hoping that the future-retro success of the critically acclaimed
Pac-Man Championship Edition can be repeated in another arcade classic,
Galaga. The 27-year old vertical shooter is getting a proper update in
Galaga Legions, a spectacular laser light show that blends “bullet hell” style gameplay with classic
Galaga design.
It’s pretty simple stuff on the surface. Move your ship anywhere on the screen with the left analogue stick. With the right stick, you can place your ship’s two satellite guns. These two guns can be dropped anywhere on the fly, with a quick tap in the direction you want the guns to autofire.
Your ship will autofire by default too, but you can choose to call your own shots with the right trigger. The point? Higher scoring bonuses. The whole mechanic makes a lot of sense and you’ll need equal parts strategy, quick reflexes and pattern recognition to make it through all five areas.
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