Galaga '88

Galaga '88 takes the basic gameplay of Galaga and adds higher-quality graphics, triple ship abilities, parsec progression, power-ups, asteroids, bosses and other enhancements. Periodically the player encounters Challenging Stages, which are set to music and feature dancing enemies. The objective is to shoot all 40 enemies before they disappear, for a bonus of at least 10,000 points. There are a total of 29 stages. The player can begin with one ship with two in reserve or start right out with a dual ship (but only one in reserve). Some enemies now have the ability to combine into a much larger single enemy that takes multiple shots to destroy. Others explode in a brilliant shower of fireworks...

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 1988
Developer: Namco Ltd.
Publisher: Namco Ltd.
Players: 1

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Achievements

45 achievements · 437 total points

Level 5 Enter level 5 in normal mode.
5 pts
Level 10 Enter level 10 in normal mode.
5 pts
Level 15 Enter level 15 in normal mode.
10 pts
Level 20 Enter level 20 in normal mode.
10 pts
Level 25 Enter level 25 in normal mode.
10 pts
Mission Complete Complete the game in normal mode.
25 pts
Nice job Complete the game in normal mode, dimension 1.
10 pts
Great Job Complete the game in normal mode, dimension 2.
10 pts
You Are Doing Great Complete the game in normal mode, dimension 3.
10 pts
Congratulations Complete the game in normal mode, dimension 4.
10 pts
Level 5 - hard Enter level 5 in hard mode.
5 pts
Level 10 - hard Enter level 10 in hard mode.
5 pts
Level 15 - hard Enter level 15 in hard mode.
10 pts
Level 20 - hard Enter level 20 in hard mode.
10 pts
You Are Doing OK Complete the game in hard mode, dimension 1.
10 pts
You Are OK After All Complete the game in hard mode, dimension 2.
10 pts
You Are Quite Tough Complete the game in hard mode, dimension 3.
10 pts
Galactic Dancing I Get a perfect in stage 3.
5 pts
Galactic Dancing II Get a perfect in stage 7.
5 pts
Galactic Dancing III Get a perfect in stage 14.
5 pts
Galactic Dancing IV Get a perfect in stage 18.
5 pts
Galactic Dancing V Get a perfect in stage 22.
5 pts
Galactic Dancing VI Get a perfect in stage 26.
5 pts
3 Ships Have three ships in your fleet.
5 pts
4 Ships Have four ships in your fleet.
10 pts
5 Ships Have five ships in your fleet.
10 pts
A Full Fleet Have six ships in your fleet.
25 pts
Hi Score Score 50.000 points
5 pts
250K Score 250.000 points
10 pts
1 Million Score 1.000.000 points
25 pts
Light Shooter Shoot at least 1000 times during your game
5 pts
Rookie Shoot down 500 enemies.
5 pts
Advanced Shoot down 1000 enemies.
10 pts
Pro Shoot down 2000 enemies.
25 pts
The Exercice Is Over Now Complete the game in hard mode, dimension 4.
10 pts
Level 25 - hard Enter level 25 in hard mode.
10 pts
Extra Life Get your first extra life.
5 pts
Enjoy The Show Watch the full galactic dance and still get some bonus points.
1 pts
Mission Complete - Hard Complete the game in hard mode.
25 pts
100K Score 100.000 points
5 pts
500K Score 500.000 points
10 pts
Medium Shooter Shoot at least 2500 times during your game
10 pts
Heavy Shooter Shoot at least 4000 times during your game
25 pts
Triple Shot Upgrade your ship to its max power.
3 pts
Warp Zone Enter your first warp zone.
3 pts

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Galaga '88 frequently asked questions

How do I play Galaga '88 online with a friend?

Galaga '88 (PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Galaga '88 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Galaga '88 in the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Galaga '88 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Galaga '88 have achievements?

Yes, Galaga '88 has 45 achievements worth 437 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Galaga '88 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Galaga '88 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.