Game Overview
A new arcade shoot em up developed in pure pixel art & chiptune music. Inspired by shmups like Galaga, Gradius or R-Type, where classic and new mechanics convive to create a really original and addictive title. A game with a high replayability value. Through its little procedural systems, enemies and scenarios seem to be alive and your games will never be the same. A totally awesome combination of amazing retro classics, to create a complete new arcade experience.
Features:
- 1 or 2 Players Co-op Pixel perfect gameplay
- Smooth 60FPS Classic Shmup action
- 3 different ships to fight against evil with different capabilities.
- late 80s / early 90s Arcade look & feel / Scanlines & CRT fx
- New Bosses, mini Bosses and more than 15 different new enemies
- More weapons & power ups
- Improved energy and ship’s upgrade system
- Pixel art perfect action for Modern Pcs: Full HD & 4k displays
- Original Chip-tune arcade ingame music & Sound FX
- Bonus, Score Multipliers, Stats screen, perfect for competitive Co-op!
- Persistent Hi Score table
- Input controllers & Keyboard control compatible
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Galactic Wars EX” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB or higher
- Storage: 100 MB available space
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