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Galactic Crusader

Review

Control a transforming starship, shoot waves of alien fighters, and defeat bosses in this vertical scrolling shooter.

Galactic Crusader was developed by Joy Van and published by Bunch Games for the NES in 1990; this is the earliest commercial release of the game on any platform.


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About Galactic Crusader

Galactic Crusader is a vertically scrolling action game where the player controls a living starship. This vessel possesses the ability to shift its form between a large insectoid flyer and a metallic combat configuration.

Gameplay involves continuous upward movement, with the player firing upon waves of enemy craft that descend from the top of the screen. Destroyed opponents sometimes leave behind enhancements that can be collected to improve the ship's weaponry. Progress is gated by challenging encounters with a boss at the conclusion of each stage, leading to a final confrontation with a powerful adversary.

Galactic Crusader Screenshots

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Title (Original Chinese version)
Title screen amd main menu
Shoot whatever moves
I have gotten a new fire ability. These corkscrew.
Another new fire ability.
This fire is more powerful
Now you're playing with power!
Level 1's boss.
I lost all my lives. Game over.
Racking up my points.