Galaga: Destination Earth PS1 box art

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Galaga: Destination Earth

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SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreAction
DeveloperKing of the Jungle Ltd
PublisherHasbro Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesGalaxian
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Galaga: Destination Earth is an action game developed by King of the Jungle Ltd and published by Hasbro Interactive.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the Galaxian series; on the PS1 you can also try Galaxian3: Project Dragoon. The series also appears on other systems with Galaga (7800) and Galaga (NES).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Galaga: Destination Earth is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Galaga: Destination Earth gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Galaga: Destination Earth cheats & codes

20 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJCD0090022 ????
Infinite lives3008CBBC 000A
Infinite shield3008CBE6 0011
Max shield3008CBE4 0011
PAL2NTSCD0048084 0008 30048082 0040
Y-FixD00455A0 0010 800455A0 0000

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Galaga: Destination Earth walkthroughs & guides

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Galaga: Destination Earth FAQ

When did Galaga: Destination Earth come out on the PS1?

Galaga: Destination Earth was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Galaga: Destination Earth?

It was developed by King of the Jungle Ltd and published by Hasbro Interactive.

Is Galaga: Destination Earth multiplayer?

No. Galaga: Destination Earth is a single-player game.

How long does Galaga: Destination Earth take to play?

As an action game, Galaga: Destination Earth typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Galaga: Destination Earth on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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