Galaxiga Arcade Shooting Game

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Galaxiga Arcade Shooting Game is a classic arcade-style shooter set in space with alien enemies to blast. With a good plot, masterful mechanics, fantastic graphics, and amazing music, it offers an engaging and immersive experience. However, the game is very grinding, with annoying ads, and has some bugs that can affect gameplay. Overall, it's a fun and entertaining game for shooter fans.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Galaxiga Arcade Shooting Game screenshot

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,997 reviews

graphics317 positive mentions

monetization1k negative mentions

Great nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
Fun gameplay with a variety of upgrades and ships to choose from.
Optional ads for rewards instead of intrusive ads after every level.

Heavy reliance on ads and in-app purchases to progress, making it feel like a pay-to-win game.
Frequent bugs and glitches, including freezing during gameplay and issues with rewards not being credited.
Difficulty spikes make it nearly impossible to advance without spending real money.

monetization
1,145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its heavy reliance on ads and in-app purchases. Players report that progression often requires watching an excessive number of ads or spending real money, leading to frustration and a feeling of being forced into a pay-to-win scenario. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, many find the frequency and length of ads intrusive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- “No ads, which is awesome.”
- “Great fun, next to no ads and not pay to win, love it!”
- “It's a fun game with no ads.”
- “The game is fun, but you will spend more time watching ads than actually playing.”
- “You have to watch so many ads to do anything in this game; it's not even worth it.”
- “It's a shame because if it wasn't a cash grab, it would actually be really fun.”
graphics
395 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, vibrant colors, and nostalgic retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic arcade games. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the visual appeal, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gaming experience. However, a few reviews mention that some graphics could be improved or feel outdated, but this does not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are great as a retro game but the cost makes it not worth playing.”
- “I absolutely love this game; it's excellent, the graphics are amazing, the excitement, the adrenaline from trying to finish levels and the colors wow.”
- “Great game, graphics are top notch.”
- “The graphics look really weird in the failed attempt to make it look retro.”
- “Overcomplicated, upgrade limits reached way too soon, restricts upgrade unless you load money, excessive ad push, and quite frankly the graphics are really outdated in this day and age.”
- “Some of the game's graphics are horrible and slow playing, but most of them are pretty great. There's a couple of bad games though; a lot of the games need to be updated.”
stability
189 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes, particularly during gameplay and when watching ads. Many players report losing progress and resources due to these malfunctions, and customer service is often unresponsive to complaints. While some users find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming number of bugs significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “No glitches at all, no ads, just like it is in the arcade. I love it!”
- “Great game with no glitches, control buttons work great. Well deserved of 5 stars or more, thanks to the game developer, job well done!”
- “Wow, they must have fixed some bugs; it runs great now.”
- “The game is fun but the customer service and game glitches mixed with the pay-to-win aspect is why I give it two stars.”
- “Every update has brought more glitches than fixes.”
- “The game freezes way too much.”
gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for being fun, addictive, and reminiscent of classic arcade styles, with smooth mechanics and good graphics. However, many players express frustration with the frequent interruptions from ads, which can detract from the experience, especially as the difficulty increases in later stages. While some enjoy the variety of ships and upgrades, others feel that the game leans too heavily on ad-watching and pay-to-win mechanics, impacting overall enjoyment.
- “Really fun to play, excellent level design and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay hits the sweet spot.”
- “Excellent quality shoot-em-up great graphics, smooth movement and amazing gameplay.”
- “The game itself is okay to play, but the difficulty rises too fast, which also destroys the gameplay.”
- “Sooooooo, I get the idea of ads at the beginning or end of gameplay... but in the middle of playing you are stopped and directed to watch ads or lose your turn and be defeated... that's really stupid and frustrating... which means no one is actually watching the ads... at all, ever... I'd rather pay for the game, once and done, than have my time wasted with unimaginative, banal, and completely worthless ads.”
- “I watch more ads than I get gameplay; it starts out okay but after the first set of bosses I end up watching ads for weeks and months to upgrade and continue playing.”
story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is often overshadowed by frustrating mechanics and reward issues, with players expressing dissatisfaction over the inability to progress without spending money or watching excessive ads. While some enjoy the initial missions and graphics, many report that the luxury quests and daily missions frequently fail to deliver promised rewards, leading to a sense of disillusionment with the overall narrative experience. Despite these challenges, a few players appreciate the storyline and find enjoyment in the gameplay, though they feel it could benefit from clearer objectives and better reward systems.
- “Incredible graphics, awesome storyline.”
- “Enjoy the story as you progress.”
- “This is just like the Galactica I used to play back when I was a teen, and putting quarters in the machine at the local arcade. Thank you very much for the creators and developers of this game to put it on our phone so we can enjoy this game. I am enjoying the heck out of it; it has challenges, it has missions, there's a lot to this game.”
- “Luxury quests are a scam; I did two over weeks, got rewards leveled, then they never paid them out and gave me the runaround in support.”
- “After finishing Tatooine (first series of missions, early in the game), it's almost impossible to progress without paying or watching a gazillion ads.”
- “If you bother to do the quests for free gems, you'll get screwed half the time.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, with many players describing it as beautiful, nostalgic, and fitting for the game's atmosphere. However, several users express frustration over the inability to play their own music while gaming, as the game's audio often overrides personal playlists. Despite some technical issues and glitches affecting sound settings, the overall sentiment is that the music significantly contributes to the enjoyment of the game.
- “The menu music is the bomb!”
- “It's a calm, hopeful and futuristic music and helps me focus.”
- “Great gaming experience with the sights, sounds and decent gaming music in the background to listen to.”
- “If I wanted to hear music and sound, I wouldn't have slid the slider to the farthest left it can go.”
- “Updated review 10/31/21: went from 5 stars to 2 stars. Fun game, but it's really annoying that it keeps cutting my music off when I am playing and have my headphones in.”
- “After the last update, there's some extremely annoying noise coming from the game. Even when I turned off all sounds and music, please fix it.”
grinding
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's grinding aspect is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic arcade games, many express frustration over the excessive time required for upgrades and progress, often leading to a reliance on in-game purchases or watching numerous ads. The grind can become tedious and repetitive, especially at higher levels, making it feel more like a chore than a fun experience for some users. Overall, the enjoyment of the game seems to hinge on individual tolerance for grinding and the balance between free play and pay-to-win mechanics.
- “I really enjoy the game, but unless you're willing to spend a lot of time grinding for gems and stuff, you'll have to spend money to get to higher levels.”
- “After that, the grind is quite tedious.”
- “While the game is initially fun for the first week, it eventually turns into a grinding slog where you spend hours watching ads to hopefully upgrade your ships.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by users, with many finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, often noting amusing glitches and quirky features. Players appreciate the dynamic and entertaining nature of the game, which adds to their overall experience, even if some aspects, like pay-to-win mechanics, are critiqued. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's appeal, making it a source of laughter and fun for many.
- “It is very funny and easy.”
- “Very funny and enjoyable.”
- “Funny and dynamic, every world brings a new experience and the game improves itself along battleship upgrading.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report that the game's optimization is generally smooth, with no crashes and excellent performance. However, some users note that upgrades, such as leveling up ships, do not significantly impact performance, leading to mixed feelings about the effectiveness of the upgrade system. Despite this, the game's graphics and overall experience are praised.
- “It runs smoothly and never crashed for me.”
- “Best game ever! The performance is excellent!”
- “Exceptional quality and performance in my opinion.”
- “Upgraded a ship to level 6 from level 5 and there was almost no difference in performance.”
- “Very complex when upgrading, with no change in performance.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, with many feeling nostalgic and joyful, reminiscent of childhood experiences. However, some users also report frustration due to technical issues, which detracts from the overall emotional enjoyment. Overall, the game elicits a mix of happiness and irritation, highlighting its impact on players' emotions.
- “Made me feel like a kid again.”
- “I really like this game because I love bullet hells among other types of games, but this one made me feel nostalgic for the game Galaga.”
- “The ship sneaks up on you and gets you mad to play again and again until you are good. I just started, and it got me all emotional, so download and get all emotional with happiness.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find the progression enjoyable and engaging, others criticize the lack of replay value in levels and the reliance on payment for continued advancement.
- “Progression is fun and offers high levels of replayability.”
- “Great graphics, tons of replay value.”
- “There's zero replay value on levels; you only get materials for ship upgrades when you pass new levels, which, at a certain point, you won't unless you pay.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's no incentive to go back and play through it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes or different paths makes replaying the game feel pointless.”