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Galaga Legions is a 2008 twin-stick shooter video game released for the Xbox 360 by Bandai Namco Entertainment,(Bandai Namco Games at the time.) It's the third game in the series developed specifically for the Xbox 360's Live Arcade section, and the twelfth entry overall. Players main the AEf-7 Blowneedle in the mission to wipe out Legions. Gameplay involves destroying waves of enemies in the quickest time possible, with a heavy emphesis on puzzle-solving and chain reactions.

Gameplay[]

The game is played very similar to Galaga Arrangement due to the constant swarming of fighters. The player now has the ability to move upward and downward. This is a new feature that Namco had added for easier gameplay, however, it is still more likely for the player to get destroyed. Legions was directed by designer Tadashi Iguchi. Beginning production in August 2007, the goal of the project was to iron out many of the flaws present in the original Galaga while still offering a fresh, new gameplay experience. It was made to appeal to hardcore shoot 'em up players and newcomers to the franchise. Gaplus was a major source of inspiration for the game.

  • Adventure - Play all 5 stages non-stop and when dying the game is over
  • Championship - Play 5 areas with user choice
  • Tutorial - Learn how to control the catelites and what enemies do
  • Replay - Replay gameplay that has been already played on Adventure/Championship

3DS Port[]

Galaga Legions was later ported to the Nintendo 3DS in 2012 as part of Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions, alongside five other games from the Galaxian and Pac-Man franchises.

Sequel[]

A direct sequel Galaga Legions DX, was released in 2011. That added the following:

  • Championship
    • Basically playing through the entire areas with 2 extra satelites and controlled Legions
  • Areas 6-9
  • Time Attack
  • Slow-Down Effect when nearly colliding
  • Satelites are now bind to the AEf-7 Blowneedle
  • Stage Time
  • Speed Counter
  • Championship Score Attack
  • Stages

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Aggregate Score
GameRankings 76%
Metacritic 74/100
Review Scores
1Up.com A-
Eurogamer 8/10
GameSpot 8/10
Giant Bomb ★★★✫☆
IGN 7.7/10
TeamXbox 8.5/10
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