Coming to XBLA: Galaga Legions

by Terrence Stasse { May 29th 2008 at 2:00AM }

The classic top-down shooter Galaga is already on the Live Arcade is one form, and as this news attests, we'll definitely be seeing it again in another form. Published by Namco-Bandai (who also did Pac-Man: CE for XBLA), it has been speculated that this new Galaga Legions will be a well-done revamp in the vein of Namco-Bandai's previous effort.

Given all the news surrounding the relevancy of titles for the Live Arcade, is a possible revamp of a 1981 old-school arcade title that is already on XBLA in another form a good decision for MS? While it is true that the XBLA version of the original isn't up for delisting, it isn't exactly the star of the service. What do you think readers? Does Galaga Legions sound interesting?

[Via xblah]

Tags: arcade, galaga, galaga-legions, namco, namco-bandai, xbla

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Trekster_Gamer @ May 29th 2008 2:10AM

I really enjoyed the Galaga remake on the PSP via Namco battle collection, this would be real fun as long as it retains the charm of Galaga as well!

UNSCleric @ May 29th 2008 2:15AM

This is awesome, and a lot better than another overpriced piece of garbage from Penny Arcade/Hothead Games.

Knight Marquise @ May 29th 2008 10:53AM

Agreed. Have the original, enjoy it. Hell, I enjoyed this game when in was in the coin op arcades. Galaga Legions will also be a day one purchase

LFotF @ May 29th 2008 2:37AM

If it's as good as Pac-Man C.E., I will definitely get it.

Ninegauger @ May 29th 2008 2:54AM

Yeah, Pac-Man C.E. was totally awesome and if this is as well done as that I'd definitely bite.

Chase @ May 29th 2008 6:16AM

I have no issue with quality remakes. Here's hoping Microsoft's "quality control" is a diligent filter.

teknomusik @ May 29th 2008 8:04AM

Sign me up!

PeacefulOutrage @ May 29th 2008 8:59AM

As long as a game is good, I don't care how old the origin is. They could release a new Pong game, as long as it's fun, that's what matters to me. By discounting the game before it released or playing it, you could really be doing yourself and other a disservice.

Now if there was a 90% complete build that sucked donkey balls, then there wouldn't be any complaints on my part.

PerfectStrategy @ May 29th 2008 9:17AM

I'm down for a Galaga remake.

My most-requested remake will always be Perfect Dark. I feel that remakes must be encouraged.

Blue_Falcon @ May 29th 2008 9:24AM

After I purchased Pac-Man C.E. I knew immediately that I wanted a Galaga remake in the same way (along with Dig Dug, if they're willing)

They have my money.

Shape @ May 29th 2008 9:29AM

Galaga Deluxe was an awesome game on the Amiga. If they make it similar to that, I'd be all over it.

Looks like Galaga Deluxe has a PC/Mac version called "Warblade".
http://www.warblade.as/index.asp

jaybird1905 @ May 29th 2008 9:43AM

What do you think readers? Does Galaga Legions sound interesting?

No.

JLateralus @ May 29th 2008 10:33AM

I freaking love Galaga. It's my favorite arcade game. Simple, but challenging and fun.

So a resounding hell yes from me. :)

Boff @ May 29th 2008 11:12AM

Smells like hypocrisy to me!

Boff @ May 29th 2008 11:15AM

"We're getting rid of all the crap on XBLA"

"Let's release a remake of an old arcade game that's ALREADY been released on the XBLA!"

Trekster_Gamer @ May 29th 2008 2:26PM

Makes sense to get rid of games that don't download well and have a low metacritic rating. Galaga does not fall in either of these categories, it will be great to have both the original rock solid version plus a new one with a next gen makeover!

games will come and go but GALAGA will live forever!