Atari 7800 - Galaga (General Computer Corporation) 1984 - Level 13, 68,770pts

Описание: Galaga on the Atari 7800 is one of the system’s standout early titles, developed by General Computer Corporation (GCC) in 1984 during the console’s original, pre‑crash production cycle. GCC not only built the game but also designed much of the 7800 hardware itself, which is why their ports tend to feel tightly tuned to the machine’s strengths. Their internal credit, “GCC (c)1984,” still sits inside the ROM as a quiet signature of authorship. When Atari Corporation revived the 7800 in 1986 after the Warner split, Galaga became part of the launch‑window lineup, finally reaching store shelves two years after it was finished.

The port itself is a faithful but distinct take on Namco’s arcade classic. Enemy movement, challenge stages, and the tractor‑beam capture mechanic all survive intact, giving it the unmistakable Galaga rhythm. At the same time, the 7800 version has its own personality: a smaller player ship, simplified starfield, and the option for continuous fire subtly shift the pacing. It’s a great example of how GCC balanced authenticity with the practical realities of home hardware, resulting in a version that feels both familiar and uniquely “7800.”