Galaga 30th Collection explained
is a 2011 video game compilation published for iOS devices by Namco Bandai Games. It was created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Galaga.[2]
It allows users to play remakes of the games in the Galaxian series.[3] It is free to download and comes with Galagas predecessor, Galaxian.[4] The remakes of Galaga, Gaplus, and Galaga '88 are available as in-app purchases either separately or as a bundle.[5] The graphics from the original games are shaded to look "glossy", and music is added to parts that did not have music in the original games.[6] The application has also a one and a half minute long CGI video that plays as an intro before the title screen which[7] features "Galaga points" and is collected as the games are played and are used to unlock various consumable power-ups and special arcade cabinet designs, including the original art for each game.[5]
The application was pulled from the App Store on March 31, 2017.[8]
Reception
Galaga 30th Collection was listed as an honorable mention for Gamasutra's Top 10 Games Of The Year for 2011.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Nakano . Shinji . バンダイナムコ、iPhone/iPod touch/iPad「Galaga 30th Collection」 . Game Watch . Impress Group . August 16, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170807211540/https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/451644.html . August 7, 2017 . ja . June 6, 2011 . live .
- Web site: IGN Staff . New Galaga Titles Arrive This Summer to Commemorate 30th Anniversary . . April 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181125233957/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/06/06/new-galaga-titles-arrive-this-summer-to-commemorate-30th-anniversary . November 25, 2018 . June 6, 2011.
- News: Jones . Darran . Galaga 30th Anniversary . August 17, 2020 . . 93 . . August 18, 2011 . 60–65.
- Web site: Galaga 30th Collection (iOS) . . 17 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160227215216/http://bandainamcoent.co.jp/mobile/app.php?id=610 . 27 February 2016 . ja . 2011 . live .
- Web site: Tan . Maurice . E3: Galaga 30th Anniversary hits iOS with free Galaxian . . . August 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200817060539/https://www.destructoid.com/stories/e3-galaga-30th-anniversary-hits-ios-with-free-galaxian-203392.phtml . August 17, 2020 . June 9, 2011 . live .
- Web site: Crecente . Brian . Tiny Ships, Tiny Aliens, Tiny Galaga 30th Collection . . . August 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190713204716/https://kotaku.com/tiny-ships-tiny-aliens-tiny-galaga-30th-collection-5818477 . July 13, 2019 . June 7, 2011 . live .
- Web site: ギャラガ生誕30周年。iPhone/iPad向けに「Galaga 30th Collection」配信開始 . . Aetas . August 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110610134543/https://www.4gamer.net/games/049/G004989/20110609023/ . June 10, 2011 . June 9, 2011 . live .
- Web site: Galaga 30th Collection . . . August 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170302155041/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/galaga-30th-collection/id413616338?mt=8 . March 2, 2017 . April 1, 2013 . live .
- Web site: Gamasutra Staff . Gamasutra's Best Of 2011: Top 10 Games Of The Year . . . August 18, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191208224056/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/128729/Gamasutras_Best_Of_2011_Top_10_Games_Of_The_Year.php . December 8, 2019 . December 23, 2011 . live .