Galaga

Galaga is a classic fixed shooter arcade game that was developed and published by Namco in Japan and published by Midway in North America. It was released in 1981 and is the sequel to another popular game called Galaxian.

Gameplay Overview:

• Genre: Fixed Shooter
• Objective: The primary goal of Galaga is to score as many points as possible by shooting down waves of enemy spacecraft.

Controls:

• Joystick: Players typically control their spaceship using a joystick to move left or right and to navigate up or down.
• Fire Button: There is usually a dedicated button to fire your spaceship's weapons.

How to Play:

1. Wave Structure: The game is structured into waves, with each wave featuring formations of enemy spaceships.
2. Enemies: Players face a variety of alien spaceships, each with its own movement patterns and attack strategies.
3. Capture Mechanic: One notable feature of Galaga is the ability of the player's spaceship to be captured by the enemy. If the player's spaceship is captured, it can be rescued, and the player can control both spaceships simultaneously for increased firepower.
4. Power-Ups: Throughout the game, players can collect power-ups and enhancements to improve their spaceship's capabilities.
5. Challenging Stages: In addition to regular waves, there are challenging stages where players can earn bonus points by shooting down formations of rapidly moving enemies.

Scoring:

• Players earn points by shooting down enemy spaceships. The score increases for more challenging enemies and more accurate shots.
• Bonus points are often awarded for completing specific objectives or achieving high scores.

Since "Galaga" is a classic arcade game, it has been ported to various platforms over the years. The controls may vary depending on the platform you are playing on, so it's recommended to check the specific control scheme for the version you are playing.