Space Invaders Classic
Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Galaxy Wars
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1979) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter, Action |
| Developer | C-Lab |
| Publisher | Imagineer |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Galaxy Wars is a shoot 'em up released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by C-Lab and published by Imagineer. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1979. It blends shoot 'em up, shooter and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
C-Lab also made Dekitate High School and World League Soccer for the SNES.
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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Galaxy Wars is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Galaxy Wars cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | C2B3-D7DB |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | C2CB-6D6B |
| Hit Anywhere | 6DB2-D76C
4FB2-D7AC |
| Invincibility | 6DCD-D40B
6DB1-A7A8 |
| Hit Anywhere | 6D8D-AF66
4F8D-AFA6 |
| Invincibility | 6DA9-A466
6D89-AFAC |
Galaxy Wars walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Galaxy Wars FAQ
When did Galaxy Wars come out on the SNES?
Galaxy Wars was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1979.
Who made Galaxy Wars?
It was developed by C-Lab and published by Imagineer.
Is Galaxy Wars multiplayer?
No. Galaxy Wars is a single-player game.
How long does Galaxy Wars take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Galaxy Wars typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Galaxy Wars 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.