I have spent a decent amount of time in this. That’s a good sign, the game hook is good. Subtracting a star for the issues though. In particular two come to mind. 1. If you die while fighting a boss, the boss fight might reset. For example, if you defeat one of the eyes of the bug queen, then die, the eyes return. Not much of a problem at the lower levels, but a real pain in the higher ones. What are the point of lives for boss fights if progress resets are in place? 2. Boss fight deaths can lead to broken gameplay. I died during a bug queen swam cycle going right to left. Suddenly bugs came from top to bottom and a simultaneous wave went right to left. As the wave started to end, my ship did the “end of level flip” and flew into enemies. This killed me again. I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve ever lost a life in a loading screen in any game, ever. QA team, spend some time writing up reports on playtests from boss fights. Devs address those reports.
I was a huge fan of Galaga in the video arcade. It ate rolls of quarters probably best spent elsewhere. This version stays true to its origins keeping me always grasping for that next level, maple leaf or farming coins for upgrades. I haven’t even beat level one of the Cosmic Challenge, yet. Level 10 and 108 are my highest regular levels. So there remains a great deal to challenge and entertain me. For newcomers, it’s mechanics are like chess. Easy to learn, difficult to master. Sometimes, the graphics will propel me into sensory overload with all the explosions, ricocheting missiles and laser beams. Good thing I can pause simply by removing my finger from the screen. Nice touch. The one thing that confuses me is the level warp scenes. There are what appear to be power up balls to consume, but their purpose is a mystery to me. Other than that, only the rare minor bug that doesn’t detract much from the game. Update: A couple months of playing and now the game’s boring. After acquiring all the ships and reaching Level 11, coins and credits are pointless. The challenge levels are ridiculously difficult for the few tokens you receive for completing a task. Time to move on.
Great game… I’m in love but I will say that it does seem to be a bit of a grind to upgrade ships. Also, the final bosses of a sector can rig the battle regardless of how excellent one’s abilities are. I find that to be really disheartening and truly unfair. It’s random, but it’s pretty ridiculous. I’m not saying to make the game easier but deliberately crashing a space ship as one is entering a new portal is plain ol’ wrong and devious. I pay for an AA subscription and playing video games gives is a way to escape the real world of favoritism and people who cheat in their said career paths. Playing a video game should be devoid of such social cruelty…..
The game seems fun until you get to some of the higher levels or the glitch just decides to show up earlier. You have to fight this scorpion looking boss at the end of some of the levels and this boss will totally disappear from the screen and shoots progressively more difficult rounds/bullets at you until there is no way for you to escape. While this is going on you can’t score any points because you are basically shooting at nothing. Add to that the phantom bullets that hit you out of nowhere and the last sector, as far as I can tell, that just never ends or you have to deal with the aforementioned bullets shot at you by no one and/or the indestructible enemies who somehow keep shooting at you after being hit 5-7 times!! No thank you! I understand that games get progressively harder and expect it, but when there is no logical way for you to win it gets quite annoying. I’m done!
This whole game is revolved around scaling, and a lot of your survival until you’re able to get power ups is literally just based on luck. Sometimes it’s just impossible to survive which is just so ridiculously stupid. The cosmic challenges are also way too difficult, and again, largely based on luck because sometimes you get attacked in a way that makes it impossible to move out of the way. I think this game would be much easier with a mouse, but then you’re using your thumb/finger, you’re literally blocking the screen. I wouldn’t be surprised if the dimwitted developers/QAs did the testing with a mouse and didn’t realize how much much more difficult it is with your hands Don’t download this game.
Best game I’ve ever played keeps me going keeps challenge me makes me be the best that I can be. Every tournament is different. Every game is different but it keeps me on my toes. I love it. I love the details and everything about it I wish and we’re going to like this but this is the best game that I ever played and it keeps me going and it makes me want to do better for myself, and not just on the games, but it capacity for challenges out there as well. Even for stuff that I wanna give up on I keep on fighting This game has showed me a lot of motivation. Please make more games like this.
Love this game to death lol everything is perfect except when I’m playing levels 3 and up things start to lag a bit when there’s a lot of things going on on the screen for instance I had 2 ships with 2 turrets there was multiple enemies with asteroids and things got a bit choppy. This happens on normal mode and elite mode disregard the asteroids for the normal level we know there isn’t any in the normal mode but it still lags a bit in normal mode. It’s not keeping me from enjoying the game but I just thought I’d inform you all. Thanks for the game.
Love the game overall but the thing that is keeping me from giving 5 stars is the new Elite Mode upgrade. On several occasions, the game will stall out and stop sending enemy fighters and then you pretty much have to quit your game with your progress being erased. I can only get to level 9, not because of the difficulty, it's due to the fact that the game stalls at a particular point in the level. Always at the same point. Fix this issue and I'm giving 5 stars all day long
It’s frustrating trying to complete challenges that involve clearing waves when the enemies leave the screen before the wave is over, especially clearing waves in a row. It isn’t a realistic judge of skill when any ship can leave the screen at any time. And on the flip side, enemies shouldn't be able to fire after they have left the screen. In any case, I’m still enjoying the game. But now that I’ve beaten Elite Mode, it would be nice to have Nightmare Mode again.
Great revamp with lots of replay ability! Intriguing power-UPs that really effect your play. Tiered progression system makes it a fun and challenging way to help you always want to best your last Hi-score! (remember Hi-scores?!) And my personal favorite feature is you can unlock new ‘ships’ designed around other Namco IP, such as Xevious, SkyKid, Pac-Man, Galaxian, StarBlade, Katamari Damancy, and more! Hope this comes to consoles eventually. (I’m looking at you N-Switch! and in portrait-mode!)
I’ve been playing the game for a couple of years now and have really enjoyed it. However, I’ve found that my enthusiasm has fallen off. The newish Cosmic Challenge is kind of fun if very difficult, and it’s great to be able to upgrade the ships. However, with the regular games, the perks you earn are worthless. I have over a million coins and thousands of other “rewards” that I have no use for. That has caused me to play a lot less, which may be a good thing since I’m on my phone less. Considering deleting this game.
I downloaded this game just to have something to do while waiting for someone. It is now my favorite game! Challenging in a good sort of way and all around fun. Only problem is I’m starting to become maxed out on everything. Levels, ships, upgrades, etc… Need new levels and ship upgrades fast! Maybe open all ship weapons to all ships. Also would be nice to convert regular coins to cosmic coins. Just some suggestions. Overall, Great Game!
This game used to be great. Just hard enough. Now there’s this stupid giant purple thing that comes around behind you and you can’t attack it… not to mention it’s just another effort in dodging, except now, you can’t see half the things you need to dodge because they’re under your thumb/hand. I really hate when games make changes like this for no reason. I didn’t ask for a more challenging game. It’s not on elite mode, there isn’t an option to ignore updates. Take my one-star review until you fix the stupid. It’s bad enough that minor bug STILL EXIST. Inconsistencies and annoyances that have been around for years, but let’s add new stuff…
First off it’s all right but I think I could fix something starting with. We should be able to unlock all the skins and all the ships whenever you want and every time we log into the game we should get 1000 coins so please fix that it’s an OK game. so I think I should be able to unlocked a partnership whenever we want. and that’s what I think should be fixed please answer and those who are reading my review. Listen, it’s all true.
Been playing this and the other older versions on many models of iPhone. One problem has always been an issue with every version of the game. Whenever I pause the game and put it in the background, if I don’t come back and resume it within like 5 or 10 minutes, the game will crash and start from the beginning. Anybody know how to fix this? Super annoying.
Fun game, I remember when it was an actual arcade game. But I’m frustrated by the fact that there is no way to spend coins and credits once you have all the ships and all the extras on each ship. And now I’m just waiting for challenges so I can increase ship ranks but that really isn’t that interesting. Also, maybe some new challenges instead of the same ones. Getting pretty bored with ricochet and vip escort etc.
The Good: Solid and immersive gameplay. Graphics. Progression system with ships from other games and abilities. Relative touch/Classic control styles. The Bad: Easily the biggest things holding this game back are two-fold; 1) Relative touch is the most efficient control scheme but iPad/iPhone constantly tries to swipe UP and minimize the game. Need a way to disable the swipe bar. Also having finger on screen/ship blocks view and gets you killed in higher levels. 2) Progression for ships is insanely slow and monotonous. Single mechanic for unlocking ships via destroying the satellites is tiring and, well, SLOW. Game needs alternate method for new ships and higher ship levels. Add flexibility to the game and you have 5 Stars.
Used to go to the laundry mat with my mom and we would each get one quarter to play the original Galaga I eventually got good enough to get a higher score than my mom. She died in 2013 but she would have love to see this version of our favorite game. Miss you Melva Lynn Colbert I’m still playing Galaga thinking of my wonderful childhood with the best mom ever love you mom and this game kicks
I grew up playing this game in arcades long ago! They have taken a classic and taken it to the next level. Whenever I have down time and have to pass a few minutes I play this game. Time flies by and before I know it; it’s go time again. I’m ADHD so I hate sitting still. This game totally remedies those breaks/down time. Great game! Upgraded weaponry is epic!
Glad to see the Elite mode addition. I had maxed out all the ships and levels, so these breathed life into the game again. But I have no idea how to upgrade the ships now. No amount of coins seem to matter. There’s no indication of what I need to upgrade the ships now either. Feels broken.
Contains everything you want in a remade Galaga game. My only wish is that you could add a retro pack, making everything like 8 bit. Perhaps even a pixelated version of the classic Galaga ship that also changes the map and does other stuff like how the PAC-Man character does. Otherwise, no complaints. Amazing game, do recommend.
This is a great classic arcade shooter with modern additions that bring a lot of replay value, motivation to grind and get better, and a whole lot of satisfaction when you are able to achieve a great run or finish a hard challenge stage. I highly recommend giving it a try.
I absolutely love this game it’s amazing but sometimes after a round my ship explodes and I have no ship so I just go to my hanger and select a different ship then select that ship and the ship reappear in the home. also 150 credits is to much for the pac man ship. I played the old game. This game is a great remake of it.
I love this game because it is mobile and it is paired with Apple Arcade so I can play it anywhere and at anytime. But I experience glitches were when you die on the queen boss near the end it leaves but enemies keep on coming when warping to the next area it takes me to the center were I get ramed into the enemies causing me to lose a life
I can get caught up in playing this game for hours & I have… a few times 😅😅. But all in all I like out! I’ve beat the regular campaign mode & the Elite campaign mode is REALLY hard. Nevertheless there’s always something on there that keeps the fun going!
Would be nice to have another way to spend. Once you have all the ships maxed you just have a bunch of coins and credits. Maybe have it where you can buy paint or accessories or bullet colors
I’ve been playing this game for years, so much so that I’m in the top 200 on the global leaderboards, so it pains me to write this review. This game is now terrible, as the developers, likely under pressure from Apple Arcade to keep updating the game (just a guess), have added a stupid crab boss that is so buggy, it makes the game unplayable. The crab boss is dumb even if it wasn’t full of bugs that breaks the game, but the fact that it breaks the game should be a nonstarter.
This game is pretty cool, but five minutes into the game the ship will fly up to the top of the screen and crash you!! so no matter how good you’ve been doing it’ll always suicide into the big fly. This game was not ready for selling. I was ripped off and I’m sure I’m not the only one this is happening to. Fix bugs fix bugs, I screen captured the problem, contact me. I will send you the proof.
This is the best game I've played on an iPhone; hands down! Reminds me of the good old Galaga days! Such a fun and challenging game! I keep looking for something similar, but no such luck! Very well-designed! The controls are easy and simple! The UI is beautiful and intuitive!
Really fun game for the iPhone. My only complaint is the “congrats” and progress info in the middle of the screen that affects your gameplay because you can’t see the enemies while the text is up. A major issue on elite mode.
This game … 😍 when I tell you I love this game I LOVE THIS GAME😱! It makes me feel like the 90’s again. When I used to save up my quarter’s to go to the movies arcade. Just to play this and mortal kombat! If you love and shoot em ups - nostalgia I would highly recommend!
New Elite mode is great. However, latest update contains a bug. Most annoying is you’re left hanging in whatever level you’re in. Game continues playing but no enemies ever appear. This goes on until you close the game and reopen. It seems random. May or may not happen. Likely an easy fix.
Gameplay inconsistency: if finger is off screen at start of new ship, game continues without input and immediate death is ensured. Under all other circumstances a lifted finger results in a paused game (which is an awesome feature, btw).
This game is really fun. A refreshing take on a timeless classic. Plays great on an iPad. The bigger the better! I love the way that they continue to add new features/challenges to the game. I was away for awhile but these new challenges brought me back!
In the beginning, it was fun and then you realize you don’t have control of the power boost every level you move up you get less and less takes forever to upgrade too many hours wasted it’s just making don’t wanna play no more and if this game was free without paying monthly, I wouldn’t care but I pay monthly.
The first Astro challenge was way too hard. The second is nearly impossible. I haven’t even made it to the third yet the game is too hard I hate it. It’s the worst game I’ve ever played and you should just quit to the people who are reading this and will play this game, don’t do it or else we’ll get very frustrated. It’s become a rage game in astral challenges. Please add a better way.
It is heating my iPad too much forcing to turn off and on
I love this game but the latest release have something that over heat my iPad so much that makes too hot to hold the iPad to play. Please do something… Thanks
Really great old school action. I enjoy playing this when I have some down time. It’s fun to unlock new ships. Now if somebody could just bring back Yar’s Revenge. The 80’s games were the best!
This game has no business being difficult as it is and only 10-20 minutes into playing. There’s literally no reward for playing and wanting to continue playing. I’ve downloaded just about every Galaga style game since I used to spend hours at the arcade on this game, and this one is literally the worst.
Takes me back to when I was a kid, running up to the corner store or over to the arcade to play Galaxian and later Galaga. I’m also glad they brought this to 🍎Arcade..
This title in the Galaga series has to be one of the most polished and repayable games of them, the unlockables give you something to work towards, and is very challenging.
Idk why but the sector selection graphics on this look much more worse than the original on this the Galaga fighter ship is chasing the the aliens instead of trying to shoot them down the original was much more detailed than this…. I’m spending my money for Apple Arcade for a game that isn’t HD enough
There’s nothing like paying to warp ahead only to get to the boss and have him bug out where you can’t see or hit him because he’s not on the screen. There’s no way to reset either. You can die over and over and he flashes at the top for a brief moment only to disappear again and you cannot advance. Save your time! This game is trash.
Crab ruins an otherwise perfect game I use to play this game a lot for many years. The purple crab makes no sense. Please get rid of the purple crab. I hope you will listen to the many comments regarding this crab . I am sure there are many more customers that feel this way. Thank you in advance for your support. Sadly, I am going to end my subscription because of the CRAb.
It would be better if each ship had their own unique weapons. After seeing some of the ships some of them use the same weapons as another ship. For example jumbo shot and missile barrage is on at least 2 ships.
Love it Galaga is my favorite arcade game i have a Dave and Busters near me but go sparingly once a month the fact that this Galaga Wars+ is on Apple Arcade is awesome!!! Gives me my fix in between Arcade visits!!!!
I would like to see more bosses that are a bit more complicated as well as gory n new add on ships Like how you did the Christmas ship why not do like a night before before Christmas type ship IDK My nikka Just a thought oh n yea bring like some 90’s horror into play… #Slaughterhouse
Lots of old school shoot ‘em up! Great fun with all the ships and straight forward game. Not complicated, no “pay to win”! Just a righteous arcade game from the 80’s revamped and spot on!! Great work!!
The galaxy is at stake. Fire up the engines and destroy endless waves of aliens in a shower of laser blasts and smoking missiles! Galaga Wars+ is Bandai Namco’s classic arcade shooter game brought to Apple Arcade. With stunning graphics and simple touchscreen controls, Galaga Wars+ is an exhilarating trip down memory lane for all Nostalgic gamers and an instant blast for everyone to enjoy. -HYPER SIMPLE CONTROLS- Firing is automated! Touch screen to move your ship and lift your finger up to pause the game at any given time. -PILOT HEROIC SPACESHIPS- Xevious, Galaxian and more! Each ship has four different abilities that you can use at any given time. Collect coins during space battles to upgrade your ships’ abilities. -WIPE OUT THE INVADERS- Take out endless waves of aliens, bees, stingrays and other infamous enemies. Learn their pattern to reach bosses of cosmic proportions and face off the power of Galaga! -DAILY SPACE BONUS- Log in every day to get a free box of items and complete simply daily missions to earn more coins! Download Galaga Wars+ today and be the space hero of tomorrow! - SUPPORT: https://bnent.eu/gwgreats_support1 - PRIVACY POLICY: https://bnent.eu/gwgreats_privacy - TERMS OF USE: https://bnent.eu/gwgreats_terms
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