Galactix
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| Galactix | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Cygnus Software |
| Publisher(s) | Cygnus Software |
| Designer(s) | Scott Host Paul Radek Rich Fleider Jim Molinets Tony Wlodarski |
| Engine | Unknown |
| Version | 1.3, 1.5 (final) |
| Platform(s) | PC (MS-DOS) |
| Release date | 1992 |
| Genre(s) | Shooter Scientific Fiction |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | Unknown |
| Media | 3½" floppy disk |
Galactix is an arcade style shoot-em-up for the DOS system that was released by Cygnus Software in 1992. It was produced and created by Scott Host, with assistance from Paul Radek, Rich Fleider, Jim Molinets, and Tony Wlodarski. Matt (Guitar) Murphy was responsible for the music within the game.
[edit] Story
The year is 2019. Network 24 is playing on the TV in the room of the pilot. They report that the very last tree of the brazilian forests was cut down today, with a spokesperson for the ACME Toothpick Company citing that it was "too bad". Suddenly, the transmission is interrupted as a signal hacks into the network. The face of the Xidus commander appears on the screen as they make their declaration of war on Earth.
[edit] Gameplay
The player controls a small fighter and aims to destroy waves of invading enemies (called the 'Xidus'), similar to Space Invaders. There are a total of 100 waves. On every fifth level, there is a larger Power-Up ship which, when destroyed, releases a powerup which provides additional firepower. When the player reaches level forty-nine, they take on a Command Ship. After this battle both your ship and the Xidus fleet upgrade ships. On level 100, the player faces off with the Xidus Mothership. The player can also obtain missiles (fired by pressing 'M' or right clicking) and bombs (released by pressing 'B') that destroy all but the toughest enemies. In order to obtain these powerups and weapons, the player must use an extendable and retractable claw (done by pressing 'C' or clicking both mouse buttons at once). The claw returns to the ship when it grabs an item, or hits the top of the screen.
[edit] Technology
Galactix had full use of the Soundblaster PRO card. It also featured digitized voices, a feature which was only used for the opening sequence.
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