Galaga Review

By Kristan Reed Published 26 July, 2006

Familiar to millions.

Version tested: Xbox 360

Astonishing fact of the day: Tom had never played Galaga until it popped up on Live Arcade this morning, which is the gaming equivalent of never having seen, I dunno, Blade Runner. After a while you just assume everyone must have come across certain cultural icons, but today's confession just goes to show how wrong you can be.

And another thing guaranteed to have the retro community marching on Eurogamer towers with flaming pitchforks was when he admitted "There's nothing to it... shoot things that fly into you until you die - it's Space Invaders with one other idea." Technically, nothing Tom said was incorrect, but since when did simple ideas constitute a bad game? It's time to put my best 'incredulous old fart' hat on and at least try and defend what it stands for, 25 years on from its release.

First of all, out of all the dozens (hundreds?) of Space Invaders clones that spewed forth from the arcades in the late '70s and early '80s, Galaga was easily one the most memorable, and is probably the only one I can stand playing for concentrated periods of time even now. Sure, it's as basic as it gets, tasking you with clearing wave after wave of dive bombing, missile-spewing insectoid enemies and going for the high score. No power-ups (not counting the recapture of your fighter), no weapons upgrades, no continues, just level after level of screen-clearing chaos punctuated by score-boosting Challenge stages. Add the primal videogaming sound effects and addictive little ditties and you'll dive straight into a gaming time warp that never fails to charm the hairy ears of a retro gamer..

Play it again

'Galaga' Screenshot 1

And the prize to the most pointless use of widescreen and HD resolutions goes to....

Like all arcade games of the era, the actual level design was purely to kill you off as quickly as possible so that you'd shovel more loose change into the hungry cabinet. But such is the perfectly honed difficulty curve that even now Galaga is underpinned by a delicious one-more-go appeal, boosted immensely by the obsessive lure of global high score tables and the friends list that comes as standard with these Live Arcade offerings.

But whether it's worth the 400 points to own the full version is down to how much the latter two features matter to you. By now, the continual retro compilation re-releases on every platform known to man over the past 12 years must account for practically every Galaga fan out there, with MAME mopping up those who refuse to pay for their childhood memories.

If you're one of the few hardy (or young) souls who still doesn't have access to a copy of Galaga, then there's perhaps more justification for shelling out for one of the oldest games still on sale - but we'd vehemently argue that there are better things to spend your money on.

For the rest of us, there's not a whole lot of point to Galaga's arrival on Live Arcade for several reasons. For starters, there's literally nothing new added to the game apart from the ability to start from the last stage you reached. To all intents and purposes, this is just a basic, no frills port of the arcade original, with no graphical enhancements, no new Live-specific modes or sympathetic re-imaginings to try and drag the concept up to date (as Namco repeatedly attempted in the 80s). Other Live Arcade releases have thrown in alternate versions to ensure that the retro faithful are kept happy, along with newcomers, but not so here. It's the 1981 vintage lovelessly shovelled out at a price that still feels steep considering its long-term appeal.

Easy pickings

'Galaga' Screenshot 2

Oh look, I *saw* a ship, that's obviously worth giving me an achievement for.

For as wonderful an example of 1981 gaming as Galaga is, and as addictive as it remains, the thrill is gone after about half an hour of blasting. Even the lure of 200 Gamerscore points soon wears off once you realise how insultingly easy most of them are to attain - after that you're just playing for pride, but the game quickly gets so frantic it's more luck than judgement that sees you through the later levels (feel free to argue that point - I know you won't let us down!).

You can, of course, fiddle with a few basic settings, such as how many lives you start with, or the intervals at which you gain extra lives, but if you play on anything other than the default you'll forfeit the right to upload your score to the Leaderboard. Namco-Bandai hasn't even attempted to meddle with the difficulty settings in order to eke the most out of its appeal. Instead, you're left with a very basic shooter that's immensely challenging, but repetitive by design. It's not the game's fault. Its 'best before' date was 1982, so it's a bit pointless slagging it off for re-emerging on a platform it was never designed for.

Feel free, though, to question why Microsoft would so willingly dilute the Live Arcade offering so carelessly. It's a classic, iconic game, sure, but that's no excuse to throw anything up there and expect people to pay a premium for it. In a 'value pack' of old retro titles bundled together we'd be interested, but the fact that this costs as much as some truly stunning Live Arcade offerings is ultimately where it comes unstuck.

You know what to do: if you want an arcade perfect, no frills port of Galaga then that's what you'll get, but you can probably get your fix by simply downloading the free trial. The lure of global leaderboards (and a succession of largely identical levels) in the full version adds something of a gloss for the retro obsessives, but that's about it. If twitch gaming is what you're after, do yourself a favour and buy Geometry Wars instead - and demonstrate to Microsoft in the best way possible what people really want.

5 / 10

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About Kristan Reed

Kristan is a former editor of Eurogamer, dad, Stone Roses bore and Norwich City supporter who sometimes mutters optimistically about Team Silent getting back together.

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Comments (67) Latest comment 6 years ago

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  • the_dudefather #1 6 years ago

    like frogger, i couldnt even be bothered to finish the demo section

    roll on street fighter/sonic/MK

  • Teeth #2 6 years ago

    It's the equivalent of never having seen a film. ;)
    Edited by 1 at 26/07/06 @ 15:46

  • #3 6 years ago

    It's better than Chromehounds so I'm sold :)

  • Teeth #4 6 years ago

    So bitter! :D

  • kaleii Verified Editor-in-Chief, Country Manager, Eurogamer Sweden #5 6 years ago

    *comforts Mapster*

  • Azazel #6 6 years ago

    Galaga is one of those games where I honestly couldn't say whether i'd played it or not.

    I'm not that old... :)

  • Xerx3s #7 6 years ago

    I don't get why namco doesn't port to a bigger screen format. And besides, there are so many brilliant classics that I would much rather have ported than this.

  • JetSetWilly #8 6 years ago

    Sadly, I am that old but have had my Galaga fix via MAME. Still don't think it's better than Galaxians.

    /runs off

  • Shrimp #9 6 years ago

    lol @ Mapster and MMUK :D

  • neuroniky #10 6 years ago

    @JetSetWilly: it IS better than Galaxian. But Defender is even better, when you learn to manage the speed. Oh, and it's one of the purest videogames ever made. It really deserves a place on Live Arcade.

  • Furbs #11 6 years ago

    Or another boring predictable blackdog comment about something on Live Arcade?

  • Carrybagma #12 6 years ago

    Moon Patrol? Oh that was a good one.

    Careful Blackdog - you'll have me buying that 360 soon!

    ^_^

  • Ghetto-lapin #13 6 years ago

    Blackdog, please get a life.

  • Stormflood #14 6 years ago

    The novelty of buying back my childhood from MS is wearing thin. Am I supposed to forget there is no decent new games coming out whilst I play these games?

  • Luigi #15 6 years ago

    So... 9 months later and just a few decent games. Playing Frogger and Galaga in the XXI century in HD is pointless. Everyone can play those games for free on the web. What's next? Atari's E.T.?

  • Furbs #16 6 years ago

    I'm dumbstruck that people on a gaming forum are seeing "new" games with the option to play them crashed out on the TV rather than sit infront of your PC as a bad thing. Noone forces you to buy them, they arent for everyone, and the value is something which is a personal judgement. They arent a replacement for the full price games. Its aimed at a) people have fond memories of that particular game b) someone who wants something quick and easy to load up for 5 minutes c) people who wouldnt normally bother with a "regular" game.

    More choice is good no? Tell you what, go and moan about some piece of shareware that costs £10 and is a bit shit. Really, its boring to have the same comments (its on MAME/online/best game on the 360 lolzorz/what a rip off/etc) every. single. time. a new Live Arcade title comes out. Honestly guys, theres going to be a new one come out every Wednesday for the forseeable future. You arent being clever by pointing out that its a nexgen console playing ancient games. That discussion was done when SmashTV came out for the launch.
    Edited by 1 at 26/07/06 @ 16:44

  • sharpfish #17 6 years ago

    What furbs said. Galaga is a classic. With the extra (albeit small) incentives in xbla titles means if you are a fan of the original you will most likely want to play it and have it on a *console* so you can play for 5 minutes in comfort.

    Sure we can get almost anything retro on a pc (for free) but it's only a few quid, give it a break already ;)

  • weblaus #18 6 years ago

    Comparing Smash TV (or every other retro-title launched on XBLA so far) with Galaga doesn't work: All the other ones did have at least something new included, even if it perhaps only was touched-up graphics. But Galaga is a straight port, and even worse, it's been available so on about every console-system for sometimes less money (see the various Namco Museum collections).

    Now, if they had included the fab Arrangement update with it, I'd happily hand over my 400 points, but this is just too lazy. Same thing with Pac-Man coming soon, while SF2 at least has online-play (but 800 is still too much if true).

  • Kelduum #19 6 years ago

    /Applauds Furbs

    Well done that man. Gold Star!

  • Teeth #20 6 years ago

    Atleast with the old games some imagination was required on behalf of the user.

    Beyond desperate. Give it up mate. You're the one who said that you wanted next gen graphics to be amazing.
    Edited by 1 at 26/07/06 @ 16:54

  • Retroid #21 6 years ago

    Galaga '88 or '90 with Live two player?

    Go on, Arcade Ninjas, get to it! ;p

  • JetSetWilly #22 6 years ago

    It could be anything really.

    It looks rather like the stand I hang my clothes on to dry. Maybe Indy is going to iron them all for me.

  • AcidSnake #23 6 years ago

    I remember playing that indiana jones thing on my atari when I was little...
    Couldn't make it past the third...'screen' though....
    I didn't have a clue what I was supposed to do...
    Still don't...

    Who knows...maybe that XBLA game can explain it for me...

    But honestly...let's hope they never re-release it...

  • Realtime #24 6 years ago

    I'm just waiting for them to bring either Ikari Warrior 1 or 2 to Xbox live, then I'll be more interested with this retro game idea. Oh and maybe Outrunners would be nice, come on Sega.
    Edited by 1 at 26/07/06 @ 17:02

  • Teeth #25 6 years ago

    Hey blackdog, I don't mind a bit of joking around but it really grips my shit when you troll like this. What's the point?

  • Furbs #26 6 years ago

    blackdog, some gamers have girlfriends/partners who may not share the love of games, especially those that involve using 8 buttons and two analogue sticks. I can see how this concept might be alien to you however.

  • JetSetWilly #27 6 years ago

    blackdog, some gamers have girlfriends/partners who may not share the love of games, especially those that involve using 8 buttons and two analogue sticks. I can see how this concept might be alien to you however.

    To be fair, I think it's stretching things a bit to suggest that Galaga has been put up there to interest non-gamers. Something like Bejewelled illustrates your [good] point perfectly, but Galaga? Come on.

  • mingster #28 6 years ago

    whatever has been said i still think its a waste of a next gen console and hi def tv to play Galaga. Especially if the graphics haven't even bothered to be updated and it isn't even full screen.

    Static borders that don't move doesn't that give you burn-in on plasma/lcd tv's?

  • Furbs #29 6 years ago

    Just because you're a non-gamer doesnt mean you only like puzzle games. Making a sweeping generalisation that non-gamers wouldnt like a Space Invaders clone is as naive as saying all gamers like FPS's.

    Certainly my stepdad enjoyed playing Phoenix more than Pro Evo 5 when I took my softmodded Xbox home at the weekend. Plus, who says this is aimed at non-gamers exclusively? As I said above, theres at least three groups this could appeal to.

  • JetSetWilly #30 6 years ago

    Hey now, come on furbs no-one's being naive. There's no need to be facetious to make your point. I was just giving my reaction your point and I thought I made it fairly and in non-emotive language.

    I can only base my opinions on my own experience. My "non-gamer" wife wouldn't go near Galaga in a million years. But can I get her off Zoo Keeper on my DS? Can I hell.

    I'm not casting aspertions on anyone's ability to play Galaga. I'm just saying that, imo, stuff like Bejewelled is more clearly targeted at that group than Galaga.

    Edit- typo.
    Edited by 1 at 26/07/06 @ 17:25

  • Frogger #31 6 years ago

    I'm 37 years old, I've been playing videogames thru all game systems generations from vcs2600 to X360 and I like to :
    - Play modern games with cutting edge graphics in HD
    - AND old 8-bit arcade games that I can easily download and buy.

    Well, I'm a perfect MS X360 customer, and I think I'm not alone in this situation on this planet.

  • Frogger #32 6 years ago

    Oh ! And if I was able to get back all the money I spent on Galaga when I was a kid, I could buy myself a new car.

  • Furbs #33 6 years ago

    JSW: Dont take offence, using the word naive wasnt meant as a slight on your point of view, I just dont think you can categorise exactly what non-gamers will and wont play that easily. If you could, alot of companies would be very very rich.

    Ultimately, given the choice of having Galaga available and having it not, give me the freedom of choice every single time. So long as its optional, and at least one person is happy to pay for it and enjoys it, its done its job from a consumer perspective imo.
    Edited by 1 at 26/07/06 @ 17:33

  • JetSetWilly #34 6 years ago

    Oh ! And if I was able to get back all the money I spent on Galaga when I was a kid, I could buy myself a new car.

    Same applies to me, but with Donkey Kong. I was unbelievebaly shit at it, but still kept feeding in those 10ps.

  • JetSetWilly #35 6 years ago

    Furbs: Cheers, perhaps I was a little sensitive there;appreciate you clearing that up.

    I agree somewhat about the categorisation, but would say that Nintendo of Japan seem to be making a reasonable stab at it with the DS.

    Agree completely about choice: don't like, don't buy!

  • OnlyMe #36 6 years ago

    I already have a perfect version of Galaga on my Amiga 1200. It's called Deluxe Galaga.

  • chupachups #37 6 years ago

    Yeah... it was a game that had appeal once but no longer does, like most of the very early arcade machines.

  • The_Real_Olla #38 6 years ago

    @Frogger, you are not alone.. I'm 36 and have been through all the generations of game systems myself (still have most of them).

    I have most of the latest, cutting- edge games and are having fun with many of them, but sometimes I simply just wanna boot up a really simple game and have a few tries - nothing more... On top of that, playing those games brings back some fond memories to me.. Yeah, I'm an old fart, but at least I'm having fun with these games... If you aren't enjoyed by them simply don't buy 'em or play them for free via Mame.

    I'm looking forward to the next arcade games being released on Live! and Wii .. ;-)
    Edited by 1 at 26/07/06 @ 22:52

  • Bidermaier #39 6 years ago

    Am i the only one who thinks that Galaxians is a lot better than this?

  • Stickman #40 6 years ago

    blackdog, could you be any duller?

    (I'm allowed to do this in comments sections, right?)

  • Furbs #41 6 years ago

    I think EG have written the comments off as a wasteland. I certainly cant imagine otto looking around these parts. Its like the Cursed Earth from Judge Dredd.

  • MasterThief #42 6 years ago

    Choice and variety is always a good thing, so I think it's wrong for this game to be knocked. But personally, when I think of Live Arcade, I'm more stoked for the indie games, than the retro ones. Galaga is rubbish. I wouldn't bother downloading it for free on a PC, and that's the point. I am more interested in Geometry Wars, Cloning Clyde and Outpost kaloki. Original titles, that marry next gen power with simple, insta-fun mechanics. For me, that's what Live Arcade should be all about. Stuff like Frogger and Galaga and Feeding Frenzy are all well and good, but aren't exactly what I had in mind when MS first described the LA concept.

  • TripSkyway #43 6 years ago

    Enjoyed the demo of this, might pick it up. The 5 minute pick up value of XBLA is great. I hope they keep releasing classic, and new game content into the future.

  • NthSimulachum #44 6 years ago

    I love galaga, but like Master Thief I am more enthused about the original indie offerings...

    But still...what a game!

  • Silverblade #45 6 years ago

    Astonishing fact of the day: Another review in Eurogamer which is totally out of context and without meaning. " if you want an arcade perfect, no frills port of Galaga then that's what you'll get"... Are other CLASSIC games in Xbox Live Arcade any different? Perhaps MS should stamp a 3000 on the title, add 3D graphics and RPG elements. I suppose that it would then be something terribly original and interesting. Pac-man levels are all identical too. I expect a similar score then. Or maybe 4/10 considering that it promotes senseless voracity.

  • cawley1 #46 6 years ago

    I have to refer to the comments about non-gamers on the previous page.

    I actually have a Galaga bootleg PCB in an old early 80's Taito cab (obviously not a dedicated!) - I got it for £50 and outside of it adding to the collection, I could easily live without it.

    BUT my missus will not let me sell it, as it is her favourite 'old' game!, she also loves Tetris, Klax, Puzzle Bobble, Columns - I don't have a 360, but to me if they get some retro puzzlers on there, they will appeal to young/old, male/female.
    The simple gameplay will appeal to the masses, if they can get over the perceived 'poor' graphics.

  • Rambaldi #47 6 years ago

    Blackdog, as someone who avidly supports the PS2, and as the PS2 (along with it's top titles) has so much durge released for it I suggest that you please shut up and attempt to salvage what little credibility you actually have left round here.

    Having said that, every class needs a fool ;)
    Edited by 1 at 27/07/06 @ 09:31

  • JetSetWilly #48 6 years ago

    @cawley1

    Maybe I'm just that shit at Galaga I can't imagine a non-gamer being into it. Dug it up on MAME last night and yep - I'm still shit at it.

  • Daikon #49 6 years ago

    @OnlyMe

    The guy who made Deluxe Galaga on the Amiga continued his work on PC and changed the title to Warblade.

    Demo for Windows is available here.

    Best version/clone of Galaga out there imho.

  • dr_swin #50 6 years ago

    anyone know where you can get mame roms these days.

  • Rambaldi #51 6 years ago

    Aw come on man...my 360 sits snugly under a purpose made harwood TV stand with a closed front - never over heated once. Next you'll be tellling me that just because you can buy a carry-case for your 360 it means they made it too heavy!
    Sure, it kicks out a lot of heat, but it's (like the PS3) a power-pc and as such a necessary evil!

  • escapedape #52 6 years ago

    Could someone please tell me why blackdog persists in this? He's the most annoyingly repetitive troll I have ever come across.

  • glaeken #53 6 years ago

    I honestly don't know why you guys have not ignored Blackdog. He is a troll plain and simple. He will never say anything worth hearing so why not ignore him?

    As to why he comes back constantly the amount of times he has been mentioned in this thread makes it pretty clear he is getting the attention he craves.

    As for Galaga I am actually quite pleased this has turned up on Live as Live was missing a space invaders style shooter.

  • Rambaldi #54 6 years ago

    @blackdog

    I'm not quite sure where you're getting this 'short life span' thing from? Urban-myths-r-us? Granted, a very small minority of the initial 360's failed and people have been whinging about it but it's kind of like watching the news - do it for long enough and you'd be forgiven for thinking that the world is nothing but doom and gloom. And if you do think that take my advice: stop watching the news, stop buying newspapers and don't listen to blackdog (he's got rabies y'know;)

    Honestly man, considering how many early PS2s were sent back and how close the PS3 launch is, I'd watch where you're throwing those stones.
    Edited by 1 at 27/07/06 @ 13:34

  • peterfll #55 6 years ago

    OK, two things.

    Why did Galaga get 5/10 but Frogger 8/10?

    Also, don't you philistines know ANYTHING? Those links to pictures of Indiana Jones for the 2600. That screen was displayed at the end of the game. It showed Indy being raised on a pedestal towards the Ark. Based on how much you completed the game affected how high you were raised on the pedestal. If you completed all of the game you would reach the Ark.

    Don't any of you know anything?!

    Pfff!


    Pfff!

  • dudefella #56 6 years ago

    Has it not been firmly established by now in every single thread blackdog posts in that he is a troll? If everyone puts him on ignore (as I do) then there is no more problem.

  • SwedBear #57 6 years ago

    Only problem for us who have blackdog on ignore is that we suddenly have tons of posts from people being upset with blackdog but have no clue what stupid things he's said :).

    I'm a bit amazed that EG haven't banned him. Isn't it time to actually kick him out for a while? Even with ignore his posts affect the comment threads. Friendly banter between console owners are one thing but pure trolls like him should be warned and kicked out, at least for a limited period.

    As for Galaga. I'm happy :). I love the game and my wife does to. I think choice is good and some will hate it and others love it.

    /B

  • miiiguel #58 6 years ago

    Blackdog is happy 'cos he found some fans on the internet. Man why do you keep making a clown out of yourself, that "console-wars-thing" is so passe. Get yourself Galaga, it's as retro as the machine you play with.

    By the way, look out for me if you find any way of fixing my PSP's (my 3rd one!!!) dead pixels - that IS NOT a myth!
    Edited by 1 at 27/07/06 @ 16:10

  • miiiguel #59 6 years ago

    blackdog: but it's odd that you keep coming to 360 game reviews forums.
    I did some checking on your posts, and I guess I figured you out. You really want one, right ?
    Get yourself a paypal account, I'll contribute with a euro or two. We can have a blast on Live then.

  • bloodflowers #60 6 years ago

    JSW: Another vote for Galaxian > Galaga ;-) I think it comes down more to which one you saw first. Galaxian was historically more important - first colour raster game IIRC.

    I want more unmolested arcade ports. I don't want things turned into widescreen clusterfucks, it'd ruin the gameplay - these games were /designed/ at a particular aspect, and don't function as well without changing so much that it's not the original game anymore. Try the horizontal aspect Aero Fighters game compared to the vertical ones.

    And as for blackdog? I was sensible and ignored him, but I still have to read the comments from those who haven't. Can't someone at EG just ban the little troll?

  • Barghest #61 6 years ago

    Why did Eurogamer waste their time reviewing this pile of garbage?

    Summer must be really quiet for them...

  • MasterThief #62 6 years ago

    Over time, I have become increasingly acquainted with this Blackdog, and find him to be a most sad and pathetic creature. Although you all pander to him by trying to reason with him, which no doubt makes him happier to be so stuck on the anti side of things and play Devil's Advocate. My advice? Don't answer his derisions. He doesn't like the Xbox 360. Fine. His opinion is unimportant. Outside of the Far East, the machine is selling really well, has a lot of good games, has many more to come, has a peerless online service, is competitively priced with both the Wii and the PlayStation 3, and will have an installed base of 15 million this time next year. In short, Blackdog's comments mean actually very little, in the grand scheme of things.
    Edited by 1 at 27/07/06 @ 20:58

  • Stickman #63 6 years ago

    It's true. As a wise man once said, "by arguing with him, you validate his views."

    Just call him a bit of a cocker and move along. I'm sure he's perfectly normal in reality. Maybe this is the thing he does while he's whacking off or something.

  • Teeth #64 6 years ago

    He'd better be normal, he's coming to the meet :o

  • Stickman #65 6 years ago

    That's the only reason I stuck that bit in! :D He might be fucking huge!

  • MasterThief #66 6 years ago

    I'm surprised that he would even show himself in person. You would have thought that he would feel major shame at the prospect of even talking with his fellow EGers face-to-face. I mean, here we have a grown man, who harbours an illogical love for a corporation, and an equally illogical hatred for another, and makes it his personal business to stick the boot in wherever possible, for reasons no mature human being could fathom. He must have very high self-esteem!

  • Lex_Luthor #67 6 years ago

    Clearly Blackdog is a bit of an arse(Sorry BD, but lets not mince words here), but I'm convinced he's just taking the piss at this point.

    At the very least, he still has a long way to go before topping some of the trolling zealots on these boards(See the most recent PS3 related story), so he's not 'ignore worthy' as yet in my book.

    Still... I'm shocked to hear he's going to the meet as well...

  • Rev.StuartCampbell #68 6 years ago

    "Why did Galaga get 5/10 but Frogger 8/10?"

    Presumably because Frogger at least bothered its arse to have updated graphics, new music and such. For Galaga not to have done the same is the unforgivable thing about the release - it's just so unbelievably cheap of Namco not to have offered any updating options. It's not like they were short of brushed-up Galaga graphics - they've updated the game plenty of times in the past. Would it have killed them to have at least put the Galaga Arrangement arcade version from 1995 in there as well, say?

    I've been playing every official Galaga/Galaxian game ever (a lot more than you think) this week for a magazine feature, and I'm gutted not to have found anything even cosmetically new to write about in this shabby, shabby release.

  • miiiguel #69 6 years ago

    " Why did Eurogamer waste their time reviewing this pile of garbage? "

    For someones' sake, because it's Galaga, man! Galaga!
    It's sure a shitty "port", but hey, it's like why today we still talk about a elders footbal game, when Maradona is on it.

  • bauhaus #70 6 years ago

    Look, I know I dont have to buy these retro games, and i understand its cool to slouch in the living room rather than hunch over a Pc, but jesus christ, the hassle, expense and anticipation scoring a 360, fat TV, uber-sofa and this is all there is to feckin play?!?

    Something is indeed wrong.

    At least sort out the xbox back catalogue.

  • Daikon #71 6 years ago

    @ Rev. Stuart Campbell

    Presumably because Frogger at least bothered its arse to have updated graphics, new music and such.

    I don't think so. Updated (read: crappy 3D) graphics were the main reason Sega Ages was so bad on PS2. Without the original graphics and sound nothing of the original's charm would remain - it would just be a very sub-standard game.