Galaga

1980s Fixed Shooter — Teaches formation patterns, dive-bomb enemy AI, capture mechanics (player stolen = dual ship), and bonus stages.

Concept: Enemy formation (rows of bugs), player moves left/right at bottom, shoots upward. Enemies sway in formation.

Concept: Enemies break formation, dive at player in sweeping patterns. Different dive angles per enemy type.

Concept: Tractor beam enemy pulls player ship up. Rescue it by shooting the captor to get a dual-ship (double fire).

Concept: Challenging stage between levels: enemies fly in formation patterns, no return fire. Bonus points per hit.

Concept: Level progression with more enemies per wave, faster dives, increased formations. Score, lives, game over.

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