# Galactic Attack: Alien — Next-gen arcade shoot ‘em up

> 3D arcade space shooter with spaceship upgrades and boss battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Minh Dao Lai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-attack-alien/id1253076153 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Minh Dao Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253076152)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 138 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 242 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-attack-alien/id1253076153/reviews.md

## What is Galactic Attack?

This stunning shoot ‘em up (or shmup) game combines the classic arcade elements with the new modern rendering and incredible electronic soundtrack.
"Galactic Attack: Alien" offers gorgeous 3D graphics, intense gameplay and a lot of features. The options to boost up your spaceship are incredible.

Fire up your spaceship - enter this space shooter to save your galactic from alien swarm attack!
Fight against heavy bosses. Use bullet time to dodge incoming rockets!
Join the war in this fast paced galactic shooter!

If you are fan of shoot ‘em up (or shmup) game, you must play "Galactic Attack: Alien" now and become a hero protect your galactic that your destiny.

FEATURES

* Gorgeous 3D graphics
* Beautiful and atmospheric levels with countless missions to complete
* Amazing lighting and explosion effects
* Battle heavily armed bosses
* Upgrade your shields, guns, missiles, lasers...
* Many player spaceships to unlock
* Activate bullet time for tactical maneuvers
* Accessible to casual gamers, as well as die-hard shooter addicts.
* Incredible electronic soundtrack.
* Experience a galactic shooter with a wide range of guns and rocket systems

The Galactic's future is now in your hands. Get your weapons ready for epic battles.

## Key features

- Gorgeous 3D graphics
- Intense arcade shoot 'em up gameplay
- Spaceship upgrades (shields, guns, missiles)
- Battle heavily armed bosses
- Bullet time for tactical maneuvers
- Unlockable player spaceships
- Atmospheric levels with numerous missions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65000 Stars | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-attack-alien/id1253076153/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Adds

*2024-07-04*

Adds pop up right in the middle of a boss fight causing you to loose the fight

### 1/5 — Can’t upgrade by just playing the game

*2021-07-25, version 1.05*

I definitely do not recommend this game. In order to upgrade the ship, playing the levels is useless as you get significantly more stars watching 30 ads then actually playing a level. Very stupid and something that can be fixed easily. Such a shame because the game has potential. If you like watching ads after ads then go for it. Not going to waste my free time.

### 3/5 — Decent Skyforce clone, not perfect

*2019-11-20*

The good: Great graphics, great performance even on low end devices, fun gameplay (the enemy patterns can get a bit repetitive but still decent). Nice sound, although it could really do with more than 1 music track.

Not so good: The grinding, balancing & meta. Game relies on you to upgrade your plane and buy new planes to progress. You can either play a 3 minute round and win 200-300 stars if you compete it, or watch a 30s reward ad for 500 stars. So the game ends up tempting you to watch ads and not play. Skyforce had great balance here which kept you playing.

Hopefully this can be fixed in a future update, because there’s potentially great game in here!

### 5/5 — Make it easier

*2019-09-16, version 1.03*

Make it easier noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

### 1/5 — Sky Force rip off

*2019-06-08, version 1.03*

Its Sky Force Reloaded if Sky Force Reloaded was a horrible game!

### 3/5 — Too much grinding

*2019-04-26, version 1.03*

Beautiful graphics, genius controls, but the amount of stars you get per level (the thing needed to make upgrades) [mind you these upgrades feel mandatory to progressing forward) there needs to be a mission clear bonus like 250 stars or give us 5 stars for every 1000 points scored on the mission IF we clear it. Something! I wind up just watching ads instead of playing the game to get the stars I need. Which is sad because it’s fun, I should earn more stars from playing a 5 minute mission vs a 30 sec video ad.

### 2/5 — Good but no

*2018-01-09, version 1.03*

This was a great way to show classic arcade shooters. The airships are too slow to the point where they are slower than bullets being shot at you.

Next issue there are no weapon upgrades. How do you have a shooter with no upgrades.

The graphics are great but some of the enemies fly upward like 3dish to the point your bullets don't touch them. 

This was a good try but i would not play.

### 5/5 — Great shoot 'em up game

*2017-07-27, version 1.03*

Great and surreal! I haven't seen a game with outstanding graphics for an app, ever, until now. This game gives and feels such a feeling of realistic game play like from a Playstation or an Xbox. Awesome!!!

### 2/5 — Boring and underdeveloped

*2017-07-13, version 1.02*

Long boring stages, graphics are really dark, ships & upgrades are pointless and identical aside from skins. Basic, basic, basic.. go play Skyforce or Hawk if you want gameplay

### 5/5 — Fun mobile game

*2017-07-10, version 1.02*

Fantastic retro shooter. This is a great example of what a simple yet fun mobile game should be like. Not online compulsory and no in your face in app purchases. Play slowly and collect stars or the option to pay their way is there but not necessary. Great graphics to boot. It is clear that the developers have put alot of thought into designing this game.

## Frequently asked questions about Galactic Attack

### What kind of gameplay does Galactic Attack: Alien offer?

Galactic Attack: Alien offers intense, fast-paced arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) gameplay. Players pilot a spaceship, engaging in combat against alien swarms and challenging bosses.

### Can I play Galactic Attack: Alien offline?

The provided information does not specify if Galactic Attack: Alien can be played offline. Typically, games with online leaderboards or updates require an internet connection.

### Does Galactic Attack: Alien support multiplayer?

The description focuses on single-player experience and does not mention any multiplayer modes. It emphasizes saving the galaxy from alien attacks as a solo hero.

### How often is Galactic Attack: Alien updated?

The app was last updated on May 1, 2022, with version 1.06. Further information on update frequency is not available.

### What devices can I play Galactic Attack: Alien on?

Galactic Attack: Alien is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### What are the in-app purchases in Galactic Attack: Alien?

The game features in-app purchases, likely for items such as spaceship upgrades, power-ups, or cosmetic enhancements to aid in gameplay.

### What do users like about Galactic Attack: Alien?

Users generally appreciate the gorgeous 3D graphics, intense gameplay, and the ability to upgrade their spaceships. The electronic soundtrack is also noted as a positive feature.

### Is Galactic Attack: Alien suitable for casual gamers?

Yes, the game is described as accessible to casual gamers, as well as die-hard shooter addicts. This suggests a balance of challenge and approachability.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.06 — 2022-05-01

Update app compatible with newest IOS version!

### 1.05 — 2020-04-02

Update app compatible with newest IOS version!

### 1.03 — 2017-07-17

- Add new relative control
Controls can be changed in game [Pause menu] => [Controls]
- Bugfixes and optimizations.
If you like our game please do not forget to rate it every time the update is out. Thank you!

### 1.02 — 2017-07-07

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*
