Galaxians

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf video game
gptkbp:availableIn various platforms
gptkbp:challenges increasing difficulty
gptkbp:characterTraits simple alien designs
gptkbp:controls joystick and button
gptkbp:culturalImpact iconic status in gaming history
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Namco
gptkbp:drawings 2D pixel art
gptkbp:enemy various alien ships
patterns of movement
gptkbp:fanBase dedicated community
gptkbp:finalScore achieved through combos
gptkbp:firstAppearance standard upright cabinet
gptkbp:gameFeatures none known
varies by player skill
single-player only
recognized as a classic
when player loses all lives
custom_engine_by_Namco
gptkbp:gameMechanics shooting waves of enemies
gptkbp:gameplay shooting enemies
gptkbp:genre fixed shooter
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn inspired sequels and spin-offs
gptkbp:hasOccupation active online forums
remains popular among retro gamers
gptkbp:highestPoint player has limited lives
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galaxians
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Namco
many indie developers
many modern shooters
gptkbp:influencedBy Space Invaders
gptkbp:inspiration for future space shooters
gptkbp:league controlled by player
gptkbp:legacy influenced many shooters
gptkbp:merchandise limited availability
gptkbp:multiplayer not supported
gptkbp:platforms arcade
gptkbp:powers none
gptkbp:previousName 1
gptkbp:releaseRegion gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:releaseYear 1979
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Galaxian_3
1995
multiple ports exist
gptkbp:schoolType points for each enemy destroyed
gptkbp:setting outer space
gptkbp:soundtrack chiptune music
classic arcade sounds
gptkbp:styleOfPlay retro_arcade_style
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Galaga
gptkbp:team part of gaming history
gptkbp:teamAchievements arcade and emulators
speedrun challenges exist
gptkbp:topScorer tracked on leaderboard
gptkbp:topSpeed increases over time
gptkbp:updates none post-release
gptkbp:youth_tournaments held occasionally