Galak-Z: The Dimensional

Platforms

• PlayStation 4

  Aug 04, 2015

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  7.9

  playscore

  8.1

  29 Critics

  7.8

  13K Players

31 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  PC Gamer

  8.8

  Its final surprise for PC owners is a mode that unlocks checkpoints after every episode rather than forcing you to survive an entire season with just one life. Reaching the end may still be beyond some players, but putting the bountiful rewards of Galak-Z within the reach of many more budding space cadets can only be a good thing.

  Reviewed on PC

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  COGconnected

  8.0

  Galak-Z: The Dimensional is a fun way to kill a few hours. The crazy flight controls feel good, enemy variety is spot on, and the laser customization really lets you shoot the way you want to. Any fans of older shooters like R-Type should have a blast, but you don’t need to totally get the retro vibe 17-Bit was going for to enjoy Galak-Z. It does well enough to stand on its own, and finds ways to keep you playing the same episodes over and over without feeling repetitive. That’s good design.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  VentureBeat

  8.8

  Galak-Z: The Dimensional is worth the pain, but it involves a great deal of effort. Like its arcade ancestors, you can appreciate its high replay value well before you beat it the first time. Aesthetically, Galak-Z’s myriad retro inspirations manage to pull the heart strings of nostalgia while complementing a gameplay foundation that is wholly modern.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  USGamer

  9.0

  Galak-Z is a smartly-designed, highly enjoyable shoot 'em up that does everything in its power to leverage its '80 mecha anime aesthetic. Frankly, there's not a lot like it on PSN these days. On that basis, it's easy enough to recommend it, but what really pushes it to the next level is the tremendous amount of detail put into the enemy design and the combat. It has a steep learning curve, but mastering it is an extremely rewarding experience. Even if you don't particularly like Macross, it's well worth checking out. It's one of the best shoot 'em ups I've played in ages.

  Reviewed on PS4
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  Giant Bomb

  8.0

  More than just a checklist of familiar references, more than just the old stuff with a new coat of paint. It is a game that captures the feeling I had on that vinyl couch, watching those old animated machines on the screen and wondering what it was like to be so fast, so powerful, so invincible.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  IGN

  8.3

  Though GALAK-Z’s roguelike elements are fairly basic and stripped down, they do succeed in adding extra layers of challenge and replayability to an excellent space shooter. Progressively mastering its wonderful controls and unlocking new upgrades had me totally hooked, and even though its idea of mission variety is something of an illusion, its smart, playful personality kept me too entertained to care.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  Game Trailers

  8.5

  Galak-Z may be rough around the edges, but the core of it is so good that it’s easy to recommend regardless. It’s a game of ecstatic moments, where you’ll kill a boss with only a sliver of life, or dodge a barrage of lasers at the very last second. Galak-Z may not have the highest production values, but it’s one of the most energizing games we’ve played on the PS4 this year.

  Reviewed on PS4
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  PS Lifestyle

  8.0

  However, despite the annoying side-dialogue and the somewhat repetitive missions, GALAK-Z presents players will highly engaging and even strategic gameplay. By letting players use their environments to their advantage, change from a spaceship to a mech, and by giving players the opportunity to let their enemies kill each other off, GALAK-Z manages to separate itself from the rest of the space shooter pack and give fans something fairly unique. If you haven’t already picked it up, I recommend you do so as soon as possible.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  Game Informer

  8.0

  In spite of these frustrations, Galak-Z has the heart of a truly compelling shooter. I wish 17-Bit had taken its elements and laid them out in a game with a more natural progression, or added a greater level of variety to Galak-Z's extensive randomness. However, even when the game feels unfair, I couldn't resist returning to these pinpoint-accurate flight controls and tense dogfights.

  Reviewed on PS4
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  Push Square

  9.0

  With perfectly weighted physics that feel nice on the thumbs, tactical combat that allows you to deal with any situation in a number of ways, and a soundtrack that's catchy and euphoric, Galak-Z is one helluva ride. Though the framerate can detract from the experience at times, it makes up for its one notable shortcoming with charm, nostalgia, and by bombarding you with joy.

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