Galaga '90 (USA)

Galaga '90, also known as Galaga '88 in some regions, is a classic shoot 'em up arcade game.

 

Here's how to play the USA version

 

1. Start the game: Load Galaga '90 on your platform (likely TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine).

2. Understand the layout:
- Your ship is at the bottom of the screen
- Enemies (alien insects) appear from the top and sides

3. Basic controls:
- Move left and right (D-pad or joystick)
- Fire button to shoot

4. Gameplay objectives:
- Shoot down enemy ships
- Avoid getting hit by enemies or their projectiles
- Survive waves of increasingly difficult enemies

5. Scoring:
- Different enemies are worth different point values
- Aim for high scores by destroying as many enemies as possible

6. Special features (unique to Galaga '90):
- Multiple zones/dimensions with different backgrounds
- Boss battles at the end of each dimension
- Power-ups that can enhance your ship

7. Capture mechanic:
- Some enemies can capture your ship with a tractor beam
- You can rescue your captured ship for dual-ship gameplay

8. Strategy:
- Memorize enemy patterns
- Prioritize dangerous enemies
- Use dual-ship mode when possible for increased firepower

9. Lives and continue:
- You start with a set number of lives
- Game ends when all lives are lost
- Some versions may offer continues

10. Advancing:
- Clear stages to progress through different dimensions
- Face increasingly difficult enemy formations and bosses

Remember, Galaga '90 expands on the original Galaga with more varied gameplay, enhanced graphics, and additional features while maintaining the core shoot 'em up experience.

Controls Guide

Use arrow key and try some key ( Shift, Enter, Z, X, A, S , Q, E, R, T, G, F, H ) to controls the game.

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