Galactic Attack

by Acclaim

Product Features

• Play as the super mega awesome space cowboy ninja alpha omega fighter pilot figting aliens that are always hostile for some reason!
• Arcade style so you can just turn it on, play instantly, then walk away at any time!
• Wonderful time waster when you're waiting on your instant noodles to get done!
• Super fun!
• Starts out pretty easy, but gets rediculously hard as you get farther into the game. Infinite replay value!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002STVN
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.9 x 8.1 inches ; 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,517 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

THIS IS MORE THAN INTERGALACTIC WARFARE. THIS IS THE FUTURE OF MANKIND! Warp into battle from the outer reaches of the solar system to the inner bowels of hostile enemy planets. Thousands of turbocharged alien warships attack from every direction. Your only hope... lock-on lasers, explosive tracking missiles, lightning quick reflexes and a soft spot for the human race!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Galatic Attack... Yes, One of the Best Shooters Available!, February 5, 2003

By 

Christian H. Kim (California, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Galactic Attack (Video Game)

Galatic Attack, the very first installment along with Ray Storm and Ray Crisis, is arguably the best installment out of 3. It's so depressing for the fact that shooter genre is no longer mainstream in video gaming, however, if you are looking for a really good(I said REALLY GOOD)shooter and you still own Sega Saturn, then please get this game because you will thank me tremendously.

This very first installment, also known as Layer Section in Japan, set the standard way to high for its sequels to catch up with. The second installment, Ray Storm, did managed to catch its magic, with substandard-graphic-but-with-better-ending, however, last installment, Ray Crisis, falls flat on the ground.

The game is obviously very challenging, most challenging out of 3, and graphic is just sweet, JUST SWEET-. The music was done by Zuntata, whose work involve with Darius Gaiden and Ray Storm, and you can really tell and will be grateful.
If you look at the title of each stage, you will feel, almost feel that this is not just a mere shooter game, but because of that title you can almost sense the story line flowing as you go along. I think that's really something, being able to convey the feel of storyline just with title of each stage? You gotta play for yourself to see what I mean.

I remember playing this game again, again, and again to finish- it's really tough, you will have to put lot of time into it.
To be honest with you, I've literally played all the shooter games available on all the dominating console systems(ok, may be not all of them and I'm not being proud here), strictly 2D, and I would pick Galatic Attack as the best shooter in domestic gaming without any hesitation. What about graphically superior games like Silpheed for PS2? What about classics like Gradius 3&4? What about so called innovative Einheinder for PS? What about arguably best game for DC, Mars Matrix? Really, mark my word, Galatic Attack will just dominate them, not necessarily because it has better graphic or more innovative feature, it's will just blew away the competition because of its tight gameplay and all the thrill you will enjoy out of this shooter. Everyone has different taste on different games, but I LOVE SHOOTERS- I love shooters than any other genre and I'm proud to admit that(ok, again, not being proud here).

So if you are looking for a shooter (now, you will have to be REALLY WANTING for a GREAT shooter here..)with awesome graphic, intuitive music, palm-sweating gameplay, and making-you-playing-it-again-and-again challenging factor, with everything in balance to give you that masterpiece feel, look no further and pick this one of the best shooter of all time, really, I'm not joking here.

Well, I'm truly honored, truly honored to be the first one to review this game and I dedicate this review to Galatic Attack, one of the best shooters of all time! I know no one's gonna read this review since it's the game for deceased Sega Saturn, however, if you happened to read this and own Sega, then you know what to do, right? (mild smile)

Enjoy it-

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best and cheapest shumps available!, March 16, 2009

By 

D. Hensley "Horror movie fan!" (Mesa, Az) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Galactic Attack (Video Game)

This game is really fun and was under $10.Galactic Attack is well worth buying,Saturn has some great shmups that went unnoticed like this game.GA has great special effects,cool atmosphere,and a nice set of weapons/guns.The explosives and backgrounds are beautiful,one thing great about the Saturn is that it handles 2D really great,it was made for it!GA doesn't have any slowdown whatsoever,even with all the bombs and shots going everywhere.This game is a must have if you own a Saturn or just love shmups,I just recently discovered them.This game is kind of hard to play if your not use to playing them like me.I recommend Galactic Attack to anyone who owns a Saturn and actually likes to play great video games like this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the five greatest 2D space shooters of all time, March 24, 2003

By 

Shklumfmeister "[e-mail]" (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Galactic Attack (Video Game)

I love 2D shooters---especially space shooters---and this game is one of the top five 2D shooters of all time. The others are: Blazing Lazers(Turbografx), Musha(Genesis), Gaiares(Genesis), Star Force(NES) and Zanac(NES). There might be a few other great shooters out there (Gradius, Life Force, R-Type, Mars Matrix, etc.) but Galactic Attack is one of the best ever made and definitely money well spent if you own a Saturn. You might want to pick up a Saturn Stick cuz it makes playing this game (and any other shooter) alot easier and more enjoyable. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are all top notch and will hook you the first few minutes of playing and never let go until hours later. Consider this a warning...