Galaga and Galaxian differences?

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OK, I give... I cannot tell what the differences are between these two games.

Please don't say Galaga is better or something! LOL!!!

Seriously, what's the big diff in game play?
 
Lack of bonus stages in Galaxian, lack of being able to double your ships in Galaxian, Galaga is better or something....
 
OK, I wondered but as I've not been able to play both in decades, I was not sure.

Galaga bonus stages are better or something for sure! : )

Also debating on which one to get.
 
Im a big Galaga fan, #2 grail and i dont own one. I tried to love some galaxian but i just can't do it. Gameplay is boring. Think Space Invaders that actually fly at you.
 
The baddies fly up into formation at the beginning of each level of Galaga, rather than just being there when it starts. Galaxian is the first full color RGB game, kinda cool.
 
Also! The enemy ships eventually turn into more difficult baddies that if you shoot you get even more bonus points!

You hear a tune then one ship turns into three!
 
To me, Galaxian just hasn't aged well. I get bored with it quickly, just like Space Invaders. Some people think it is the more challenging of the two, and it may be, but I get too bored to keep playing for more than a few minutes.

This thread will turn into a back and forth of "More challenging!!!!! Too boring!!!!!!" as they all do. You will just have to try them and find out which is your favorite. Play them both in MAME.
 
If you remember playing Galaga as a kid, then there's a good chance Galaxian will fell like a disappointment for the reasons stated above. The biggest difference for me is only 1 shot in the air at a time in Galaxian, compared to being able to spam fire in Galaga. That and if I showed up with Galaxian instead of Galaga, my wife would kill me. She loves Galaga :D
 
Galaga:

Faster pace
Faster shots
Ability to double shot
smoother gameplay
More intricate sounds and music


Galaxian:

Better sideart?
Cheaper?
LOL
 
Galaga is a just an overall more polished experience. Fluid animations, awesome character sprites, great sounds, graphics, bonus levels, strategies, your ship can get sucked up, there is just so much to it! It's one of my favorite games of all time.

Galaxian is a much simpler experience and is a bit boring. But, it is very challenging and can be quite fun if you are playing for high score.
 
I like Galaxian, and it pains me to say this, but there's an incredibly annoying hum the entire time you're playing that gets old pretty quick, too. Just sayin.
 
I've owned 2 Galaxians, no longer do, but have my Galaga now. Still, I think Galaxian is the prettier cabinet/art package. Not that Galaga isn't great, the Galaxian art is awesome.
 
I would love to have one of each. I picked up my Galaxian because the cab art is bad ass. I think I would probably like to play Galaga more (never did BITD), but the cab sucks the fatty. As my machines are more for looks than playing at this point, I chose Galaxian. Though I bought it more for the cab, I do play it (and enjoy it) every time I turn my machines on. I am also a big Space Invaders fan though, so there is that. I like my games simple, but they must look cool.

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Galaga is probably the better game for MOST people, there's just much more to it.

But I have a Galaxian in my collection. I just personally like it better, its pretty simple as far as gameplay but very difficult none the less.
 
Galaga is probably the better game for MOST people, there's just much more to it.

But I have a Galaxian in my collection. I just personally like it better, its pretty simple as far as gameplay but very difficult none the less.

Agreed. Hey Johnny, glad you have become a regular around here again. The MN boyz need to represent. Galaxian, like Pacman, is a man's game, pure and simple. Galaga and Ms. Pac were clearly developed to please the fairer sex.
 
Agreed. Hey Johnny, glad you have become a regular around here again. The MN boyz need to represent. Galaxian, like Pacman, is a man's game, pure and simple. Galaga and Ms. Pac were clearly developed to please the fairer sex.

I agree. I had a Galaga a few years back; it just wasn't my thing. Sold it. On the other hand I've had my Galaxian for a decade and love it. Its also one of my wife's favorites....

Everyone has their groups of games they love and hate I guess...
 
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