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Galaga Legions is a 2008 fixed shooter video game developed by Namco Bandai Games and released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. As a modern reimagining of the classic 1981 arcade title Galaga, the gameplay focuses on surviving against massive swarms of alien enemies. It introduces new mechanics to the series, such as the ability to position deployable satellite ships that provide additional firepower for the player.
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Galaga Legions ranks #39 of 135 in the Shoot Em Up ranking, behind Salamander 2, ahead of Life Force.
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What platform is Galaga Legions available on?
Galaga Legions was released on Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360 in 2008. It was developed by Namco Bandai Games as part of a wave of modernized reimagining of classic arcade properties alongside titles like Pac-Man Championship Edition.
Is there a sequel to Galaga Legions?
Yes, a follow-up titled Galaga Legions DX was released on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in 2011. The DX version streamlined the gameplay and was later included in the Pac-Man Museum compilation for consoles.
How is Galaga Legions different from the original 1981 Galaga?
While the original Galaga featured enemies attacking in formation from the top of the screen, Galaga Legions introduces massive swarms of aliens converging from multiple directions and adds deployable satellite turrets that the player can position for additional firepower. The pace and density of enemies are dramatically increased compared to the arcade original.
Who developed Galaga Legions?
The game was developed by Namco Bandai Games, the successor company to Namco, which originally created the 1981 Galaga arcade cabinet. Galaga Legions was part of Namco Bandai's effort to reimagine its classic arcade franchises for digital distribution platforms.
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