Galaxian

"Galaxian" is a shooting game released by Namco in 1979. You control a Galaxip and shoot aliens that approach you in eerie curves. Aliens during the assault double your score, and the flagship (Galboss) can be shot at in turn, starting with the escort (red alien), for a higher score. Deftly dodge enemy aliens and destroy the large formation.

A port of Galaxian for the Sharp Zaurus PDA.

"Miniature" remake of Galaxian. Gameplay involves shooting down small formations of diving enemies.

A port for handheld devices.

Game Boy port of Galaxian.

3D remake of Galaxian using characters from the Gundam series.

The great quarter-muncher makes its way to personal computers!

A Port for Atari 2600, Galaxian expanded on the formula pioneered by Space Invaders. As in the earlier game, Galaxian featured a horde of attacking aliens that exchanged shots with the player. In contrast to Space Invaders, Galaxian added an element of drama by having the aliens periodically make kamikaze-like dives at the player's ship, the Galaxip.