Galaxian — made by?

Made by: Namco; Midway in the U.S..

Galaxian — how it played?

How it played: Space Invaders, but the aliens peeled off and dove at you, in color.

Arcade Files · 👾 The golden age (1978–83)

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What was the difference between Galaxian and Galaga?

Galaxian

Released: 1979
Made by: Namco; Midway in the U.S.
How it played: Space Invaders, but the aliens peeled off and dove at you, in color
Why it mattered: One of the first games with true RGB color and multi-colored sprites

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The first answer to Space Invaders, and the first arcade game that looked like it was in color on purpose. The aliens didn't just march; they broke formation and swooped, screaming.

Galaga two years later is the one everyone remembers, but Galaxian was the cabinet in the corner of the 7-Eleven first, and its diving-alien sound is the earlier memory.

Sources: Wikipedia — Galaxian

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