King Atari Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 This game just replaced Phoenix as my favorite game of the type on the 2600. Even with that weird orange border, the game plays so well, and fast. IMO, it puts Space Invaders to shame, but that's just me. When you die, you even get that cool multi-colored Galaxian screen. The arcade was great, the 2600 version is great, a great game all around. Now, time to go play it on my PSX . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 The arcade was great, the 2600 version is great, a great game all around. Don't forget the 5200 version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tifany Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Both versions are my faves! But i think i like the 2600 version better just cuz its a tad easier and doesnt have those really annoying sound effects! Does anyone else turn the volume down when play 5200 galaxian? LOL But yes, 2600 Galaxian kicks major booty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted July 17, 2003 Author Share Posted July 17, 2003 Hmmm, I'm gonna go download the 5200 version now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I prefer Galaga over Galaxian because Galaga runs faster than it's predecessor. Nothing wrong with Galaxian itself though. Just too slow in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I just can't get the hang of Galaxian. I too, enjoy Galaga more! I'm waiting to get the arcade game now! lol On a side note... I used to kick ass on Galaxian when it came to the little tabletop game that Coleco made in the 80s! I just recently was able to get my hands on one thanks to a great trade on this site! Can't wait to see it! Eric DeLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Where the heck do you guys play Galaga on the Atari 2600 that doesn't look like some River Raid hack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 As far as I know... the only Galaga on the 2600 IS the river raid hack. There is a Galaga game for 7800... but I haven't played it. It would be cool if someone could make a galaga game out of the Galaxian hardware... but I think it would be a little hard. I'm not sure if the boss ship capturing your ship or earning a double ship would be possible. Maybe... but not for the likes of me to give it a try! lol I'd rather spend my time doing overtime at work to make sure I can pick up a Galaga at one of the next auctions or something! OR... maybe stretch and get one of those new ones in a year or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 But i think i like the 2600 version better just cuz its a tad easier and doesnt have those really annoying sound effects! Does anyone else turn the volume down when play 5200 galaxian? I like the audio on 5200 Galaxian, especially the falling pitch as the Galaxians descend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted July 17, 2003 Author Share Posted July 17, 2003 I'll agree that Galaga is a better game, but I'm talking about 2600 games. The 2600 (fortunately?) never had a port of Galaga. Look at the 7800 one, now imagine it on 2600 hardware. Yikes (I was not a big fan of 7800 Galaga). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 But i think i like the 2600 version better just cuz its a tad easier and doesnt have those really annoying sound effects! Does anyone else turn the volume down when play 5200 galaxian? I like the audio on 5200 Galaxian, especially the falling pitch as the Galaxians descend. If the 5200 version's "diving" sound effect is anything like the 800's...ouch! * covers bleeding ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanglyman Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Galaxian 's great, love that trippy rainbow title screen In the slide and shoot genre Galaxian and Carnival are tied at #1 for me, then Phoenix and Demon Attack, the way the bugs (demons?) warp in is so cool. The way they jitter about can get pretty frustrating though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doron Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Galaga is mabe better, But I love Galaxion more. It's more mysterious to me, and has more of a flow and ryhtm to it. I just played the original the other night, it's awsome, completely different playbility to later shoot em ups cos timing on the shots is crucial to success. And very difficult too. And has quite a few versions (hacks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 I love the fast shoot variation of Galaga. Check it on MAME, pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doron Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 I remember at 15 I saw a junkie type guy play it (Galaxian) and patiantly waiting for each ship to attack before he shoots it, both for score and for maximum playing time, I suppose. It can be quite a laidback game at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanglyman Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 patiantly waiting for each ship to attack before he shoots it, both for score and for maximum playing time, I suppose. I do much better that way (in the 2600 version anyway) try it it's a good strategy it gets pretty intense after a while though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeV0 Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 I got this one for xmas 198?, i didnt care about the yellow border or pal issues back then and loved it. I also go the best of hot chocolate, u can imagine which i was more exited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Even with that weird orange border, the game plays so well, and fast. If you don't like the orange border, you can try out this hack, which combines Jess Ragan's Galaxian Hack (which improves the graphics and colors so they better match the arcade) with a later one done by Manuel Polik that removes the border. ..Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zloch Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 I got this one for xmas 198?, i didnt care about the yellow border or pal issues back then and loved it. I also go the best of hot chocolate, u can imagine which i was more exited about. Every 1's winner, you sexy thing! Of course, after those 2 songs what else do you put on a "Best of" My preference is still Phoenix. I still love that game. One of my faves from the 2600 silver era. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zloch Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Whoa! I'm a Chopper Commander now. Kick @$$! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 My preference is still Phoenix. I still love that game. One of my faves from the 2600 silver era. I also prefer Phoenix over Galaxian. I actually owned a Phoenix arcade game for a while, as it's one I used to play considerably in the arcades and I had an opportunity to buy onef or around $100 once. ..Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 I have to vote for Phoenix in the arcade but Galaxian on the 2600. Too bad the game came out after no one in the arcades cared about Galaxian anymore. My favorite slide-n-shoot was Centuri's Challenger. Atari bought the rights along with Phoenix and Vanguard but nothing came of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 My favorite slide-n-shoot was Centuri's Challenger. Atari bought the rights along with Phoenix and Vanguard but nothing came of it. Never played Challenger, and it's hard to get a feel for what the game is like by the screenshots and description posted at the above link. So Atari bought the rights to Challenger to produce titles for their consoles? At least they did eke out Phoenix and Vanguard. ..Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 When Atari nabbed the Centuri games right from under Coleco's nose (Phoenix, Vanguard, and Challenger are listed in early Coleco ads), they also picked up Round Up and announced all 4 releases for the 2600. Challenger plays very well in MAME, I think its complexity is really more suited for the 5200. It would have been a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanglyman Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 I just played Challenger a bit, it's a pretty weird game, fun though. my favorite arcade slide-n-shoot is definately the ever popular Galaga on the 2600 though Galaxian rocks, you have to play it a while to appreciate it, Phoenix is good too, especially the birds stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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