Galaxian - Atari 2600 video games, free online game play in your browser. (2024)

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The Atari 2600 was first released inNorth Americain September 1977 and featured 9 launch titles:Air-Sea Battle,Basic Math,Blackjack,Combat,Indy 500,Star Ship,Street Racer,SurroundandVideo Olympics. The final licensed Atari 2600 game released in North America wasSecret Questin 1989, and the final licensed game released in Europe wasKlaxandAcid Dropin 1990 and 1992. Even with their 1980s limited colors and block graphics these games are still entertaining to play today! We have over 500 Atari 2600 games for you to play online for free using our Atari 2600 Javascript Emulator.

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Instructions and Keyboard Controls towards bottom of page.
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Start Game

Galaxian

INSTRUCTIONS:
If you grew up in the 80’s you shouldn’t need instructions!! You might find some help at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Atari_2600_games and look up the game you need assistance playing.

CONTROLS:
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Begin/Restart Game
Arrow Keys – Move
Space bar to fire/action button


TRANSCRIBED ORIGINAL ATARI GAME MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. NOTES FROM THE COMMANDERWelcome aboard the missile laser base. I'm Commander Champion, yourtraining instructor. These laser bases are used to protect ourUniverse from alien attack. Each laser base carries missiles whichyou'll launch from your control panel.In your first training mission, you'll be battling an age-old threat,the Galaxian fleet, which has thrived on war and terrorism forcenturies. Together, we must destroy these warmongers to maintainpeace and tranquility over the Universe.Before we go into action, let's talk about Galaxian battle tactics.The Galaxian fleet always flys in formation. As one ship descendsfrom the extreme right or extreme left it drops deadly bombs and thenreturns to original position. The Galaxian leaders, Flagships, areusually flanked by protective Escorts. The best way to get them is tofirst destroy the Escorts, then go after the Flagship.2. GAME PLAYThe object of the game is to destroy the Galaxian fleet before theyblast your laser base to stardust. The fleet lines up in rankingorder before plunging down to bombard your laser base. If a Galaxiansurvives a bombing run, he returns to his original position.You begin the game with three laser bases, and score points for eachGalaxian destroyed with your laser missiles. You earn extra pointsfor destroying a Galaxian in flight, and at 7000 points, you receivea bonus laser base.The Galaxian fleet attacks in waves. Each time you manage to destroyan entire wave, another fiercer wave is launched.3. USING THE CONTROLLERUse your Joystick Controller with this ATARI Game Program cartridge.Be sure the controller cable is firmly plugged into the LEFTCONTROLLER jack at the back of your Video Computer System console.Hold the controller with the red button to your upper left, towardthe television screen. (See your owner's manual for further details.)Use your Joystick to slide your laser base right and left across thebottom of the screen. Press the red fire button to launch lasermissiles at the Galaxian fleet.4. CONSOLE CONTROLSGAME SELECT SWITCHPress GAME SELECT to choose the desired skill level (1 through 9).The skill level number is the same as the wave number displayed inthe lower right corner of the screen.SKILL LEVELSThe ATARI GALAXIAN game includes nine skill levels, each offeringvarying degrees of challenge. Level 1 is relatively slow and easy,and level 9 is fast and difficult. The higher the skill level, thefaster and harder the Galaxian fleet attacks.GAME RESET SWITCHPress GAME RESET to reset the program. Press the red controllerbutton to start the game; at the end of a game, press it to play thesame game again.TV TYPE SWITCHSet this switch to COLOR if you're playing on a color TV. Set it toB/W to play the game on a black and white TV.DIFFICULTY SWITCHESThe LEFT DIFFICULTY switch determines your laser base firing responsemode. Set the DIFFICULTY switch to B and hold the fire button downfor continuous firing. Set the DIFFICULTY switch to A and use yourthumb to tap the fire button each time you want to fire a missile.5. SCORINGThe point value of a Galaxian is determined by its rank and positionin the lineup. Drones, the lowest rank are green; Emissaries arepurple; Escorts are red; and Flagships, the highest rank are white.you score double points for destroying a Galaxian in flight. Destroya Flagship in flight and you score even more bonus points. (See Figure1 for rank and point values.)Your score appears at the upper right side of the screen. The attackwave is indicated by the number in the lower right corner of thescreen (see Figure 2).The number of laser bases remaining is indicated by the laser basesshown at the lower left corner of the screen (see Figure 2).Figure OneDRONES3 BOTTOM ROWS (GREEN) = 30 POINTS; IN FLIGHT = 60 POINTSEMISSARIES4TH ROW UP (PURPLE) = 40 POINTS; IN FLIGHT = 80 POINTSESCORTS5TH ROW UP (RED) = 50 POINTS; IN FLIGHT = 100 POINTSFLAGSHIPSTOP ROW (WHITE) = 60 POINTS; IN FLIGHT = 120 POINTSFLAGSHIPIN FLIGHT WITH ONE RED ESCORT = 200 POINTSFLAGSHIPIN FLIGHT WITH TWO ESCORTS = 300 POINTSBOTH ESCORTS FIRST THEN THE FLAGSHIP = 800 POINTS6. HELPFUL HINTSWARNING: Sometimes exploding particles from a destroyed red escort aredeadly.Shoot escorts (red members of the Galaxian fleet) only when they areescorting a Flagship; shoot the Flagship only in flight. Doing thiswill help you score higher points.Study the Galaxian attack patterns; that way you'll know what toexpect from each member of the Galaxian fleet.If you need a rest while fighting waves 1 and 2 of the Galaxianattacks, go to the extreme right or extreme left of the screen for afew seconds. During the higher level waves, stay away from thecorners to avoid being trapped by a Galaxian.-------------------Atari 2600 Instructions Archive-------------------
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