Easy 200/200 - don't worry

[tS-BLiTZ]

I know many people were worried about this game being as hard as the last. In fact, I picked up Galaga Legions a few hours ago just to see what I was in for. To my surprise, this game was actually incredibly easy. They implemented slow down mechanics like Pacman DX, so dying really will only happen every once in a while, much less a game over.

There's not really a guide needed. Time trials are the most time consuming, because you basically replay every single level in the game over again. But they're almost all quite easy. A few practice runs should get you past any somewhat difficult ones. And the best part is, there's replays for any levels you want to get better at! So you don't even need to go to Youtube

I'm about to finish off this 200/200 soon, so just wanted to post reassuring anyone who is waking up and considering this purchase. Enjoy!

[VonThronstahl]

Yeah, it was easy. 2. to finish it.

[PeaceSquid]

Congrats on quick max, chaps.

[Shelton]

I was pretty excited to play Galaga Legions DX. I played the original Galaga Legions and had a great time with it, it was challenging but fair in my opinion. The DX version unfortunately has been dumbed down so much that there is no point in playing it. I never feel in danger of dying, even if I am having trouble with a boss, I can simply wait for the time to expire. Not that I do have trouble with the bosses, they are the exact same as the original version, but made easier because of focus fire, slowdown and several other things that I'll expand on below.

Focus fire would be ok if it were a powerup or something. I hate that you're not able to detach your satellites anymore. That was one of the best aspects of the first game, knowing when and where to place your satellites and when to recall them if you needed more firepower. It meant there was some strategy to the game, instead of only dodging.

You're now able to shoot enemy bullets for some reason, making an already easy game even easier. Seriously, I know people whined about the difficulty of the first game, but DX is an absolute joke. They've gone way too far in the other direction. They should take away the ability to shoot enemy bullets, put the head of the legions at the back of the line instead of at the front for the bosses, allow full directional input for the satellites when placing them (but at no other time) and remove the slowdown.

At the very least make hard mode hard. I mean, come on. I didn't notice any difference between normal and hard.

[DigiLuigi]

It's easy? I was actually hoping it was hard like the last one. I had a great time completing Legions.

[VonThronstahl]

Pac-Man DX was easy too. Those games are good for a trip (my guess) and easy 200 GS.

[jeffy x360a]

wow i never completed part one due to the fact other shit came out and i just gave up. im much better at shooters now so i may go back to it and do DX.

[Lord Gothic]

How long time does it take to complete ? If its short maybe i complete it before heading to bed.

[jeffy x360a]

Originally Posted by Lord Gothic

How long time does it take to complete ? If its short maybe i complete it before heading to bed.

the game its self if easy as pie i maybe died 5 times and that was due to my stupidity. overall id say it might take less than 5 hours maybe 3-4 but thats purely based on having to do 9 area runs then a championship run then having to replay every level over and 5 tutorial levels in time attack. if you dont beat the level in the time given then you wont get credit for it i replayed a couple level 5 runs because i didnt make it in the time given.

overall it was pretty cake

[StarsRPD]

Hard mode can be frustrating if you start on hard otherwise easy game.

[ElusiveOne96]

On this topic, I normally suck at this type of game (and don't enjoy them much) but for some reason I find this one strangely compelling. Perhaps the easier level of difficulty is in for me...

How difficult are the other levels compared to the first one featured in the trial version? If the first one is about on par with the rest then I might give this a go.

[jeffy x360a]

Originally Posted by ElusiveOne96

On this topic, I normally suck at this type of game (and don't enjoy them much) but for some reason I find this one strangely compelling. Perhaps the easier level of difficulty is in for me...

How difficult are the other levels compared to the first one featured in the trial version? If the first one is about on par with the rest then I might give this a go.

dude dont fret. look over my quick guide. hard is not even hard. even if you die just learn the patterns. the enemies come out the same exact way every wave. nothing changes. there is a few level 5 time attacks that can be close i finished a couple with like less than a minute on the timer but that was the first try. if you gotta do them a couple times then they will get easier. anyone who is a novice to experienced gamer can 200 this. even if you arent very good at shooters. i started on hard and did pretty good on my first goes of each area i think i failed maybe 2 of them and had to retry. you will get it im sure.

[ElusiveOne96]

So, hmm, yeah the game is ridiculously easy. I had a bit of free time this morning and purchased the full version. I went through 170G in just a little over 2 hours on hard playthrough. Game over twice on Area 7, otherwise only died a few more times elsewhere. Only the time trials left now for remaining 30G.

I would recommend you guys wait until this game is deal of the week. At 800 points it's a bit pricey, although I find it very enjoyable nonetheless. It's fun but there's really no challenge and it's over very quickly. That might be because I never complete all the final waves on the last level of every area, I always run out of time but the game still considers the stage clear no matter what you win.


Edit: I find the time trial bits nearly impossible in comparison though I probably will give up on those.

[miiiguel]

Still, after all these years ppl continue to ju,p the gun and claiming "oh..., it's so easy...", just to admit later is not that easy.

Totally not as easy as they say, Time Attack can be real tough, especially and mainly one of them: 5th Area of Championship Level is borderline insane, they take forever to kill, I'm finding it tough to complete it with 1 continue, let alone with the default time. I'm sure I'll do it, eventually, but it's not as easy as Pac-Man DX, not even close.

I'd hope ppl stop with the easy BS.

p.s.: and don't get funny, this aint my 1st GT, just don't know how to change it...

[ElusiveOne96]

Miiiguel, I'm not quite sure what tone you are taking in your post but you don't sound especially happy about my post (?). The game IS ridiculously easy for the first 170G, only the Time Attack mode is difficult for the last 30G. I still stand by what I said above. I don't mind not completing the whole 200 gamerscore but I do wish there was more substance to the game, it's over way too soon and the remaining Time Attack bits are not for me.

[miiiguel]

I'm sorry if I sounded bitter, written text has no tone, but honestly I'm not trying to be rude, and surely not to you Elusive.

Perhaps I hit "quick reply"...

The game is great IMO, if not only for its lunatic aesthetics, that must be worth its price alone. Time Attack it's definetly not easy, but it's not unfair, it just requires some (more than some...) practice.

Anyways, peace.

[eXciter1]

I'm doing Time Attack right now and it is probably a good 1.5 - 2 hrs, just in itself, if everything goes right. Definitely the most time consuming of all the achievements. If you've played the other modes, it's definitely doable.

Time Attack

Championship Mode - 5 levels
Level 1 - 9 - 45 levels
Tutorial - 5 levels

You do the math, but you have to beat each within the allotted time.

[Rollie]

Its a shoot em up so I had to get it, Easy but enjoyable, I guess the challenge is going for high scores now since you hardly ever die If some of my firends had played it it would go for higher scores to beat them but I got no target at the moment.