One of the most notable of all the gaming genres is the 2D shooter. And while the number of such titles in the App Store is growing, there is a sore lack of true quality offerings available for the iPhone. We recently learned that an upcoming release from Namco’s classics catalog will soon give shooter fans something to smile about. Namco’s arcade classic Galaga, widely considered to be one of the best arcade shooters of all time, is about to blast into the App Store in the form of Galaga Remix.
This evening I spoke with several members of Namco’s mobile group who shared details of this impending iPhone release.
Galaga Remix is two games in one. While the 1981 classic that shooter fans have grown to know and love is here in all it’s pixellated glory, a greatly enhanced take on the franchise is also represented. Basically an iPhone version of Namco’s Galaga Arrangement, a 1995 arcade title that has since appeared on various consoles including the PSP, the Remix side of Galaga Remix is a widescreen affair with frantic onscreen action, level bosses, and infinite continues.
In classic Galaga, the only powerup available was riding up the alien insect’s beam to achieve a side-by-side ship arrangement, at the expense of a spare life. Remix features nine different actual powerups (three levels of three distinct weapons improvements) including spray shots and supercharged laser cannons. The game features 36 levels with changing galactic scenery and a massive boss insect (and its smaller minions) at the end of each series of six levels. And while the classic game of Galaga is played in portrait orientation, Galaga Remix is played in widescreen, landscape.
The game features three methods of controls, present in both the classic and Remix games: left / right onscreen buttons, a slider touch control at the bottom of the screen (below the player’s ship), and accelerometer-based controls. Each mode uses a tap to screen for laser fire
See Namco’s preview video to see Galaga Remix in action.
The arrival of Galaga on the iPhone represents an extremely significant addition to the iPhone game library. We can’t wait to get our hands on Galaga Remix and will post a detailed hands-on when the game goes live.
Galaga Remix will arrive in the App Store any day now and will be priced at $5.99.
It's $1.99 not $0.99
Mixed reviews, no buy for me.
It's $.99 and a pretty good game. While it could some more depth in terms of the maps, it's a fun pick-up-and-play game.
You're right, it's 99 cents.
I clicked on the Tank-O-Box link in the bottom of the page which is $1.99
I will stick with the Nintendo Wii for this game.
This game is ok, it's worth the $.99
I now have; iConbat, SuperTank, Crazy Tanks etc.... I just hope the App Store can get away from tank games for awhile.
Meh, not really a deal breaker for me. Give me online multi player and I'll buy it.
Hmm, not sure in this game - graph are so simple.
Tank-o-box looks much better!!
NAA NOT FOR ME NEITHER, IM GETTING A BIT MIFFED AT ALL THESE LOW END GAMES, LET'S REALLY SEE WHAT THE IPOD/IPHONE CAN DO PEOPLE
This game looks really nice and fun but... I can't decide for it
iCombat has impressive graphics, a cool soundtrack, and is PORTABLE! I got a great deal for my dollar.
As for the "low end game" comment and the other one about not liking simple graphics, I would say you missed the point of what we tried to do. We chose to focus on the feel and game play of the game over having crazy graphics - for us busy does not equal better.
Also, SHPYO send me an e-mail at [email protected] and I will try to hook you up with a promo code so we can get you off the fence!
Guys! You should definitely take a look at Tank-O-Box! :)
Bought it, played it, really awesome game, really addictive.
This game is way more fun than tank-o-box. And has waaay better controls than tank-o-box.
And this game is half the price. Go with iCombat. It's a better game imo.
agree the style of this game and the game play are VERY cool. music is awesome and it does a lot for what it is. very addictive and a great throwback.