# Western Galaxy — Old-school space shoot-em-up

> Old-school space shoot-em-up (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Bannister.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/western-galaxy/id1527796913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Bannister](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/western-galaxy/id1527796913/reviews.md

## What is Western Galaxy?

Load up your ion cannons and prepare for battle in this cosmic adventure. Shoot your way through swathes of enemies as you dodge and zip past downed foes. Start your engines and get ready for a fast paced adventure through space.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-04-07

- Added the ability to reset the high score table.
- Added support for multitasking on iPad.

### 1.6.1 — 2025-01-11

- Added dark and tinted icon options.

### 1.6 — 2024-08-17

- Added support for in-game cheats. Shake your device during play to bring up the menu.
- Resolved issue preventing the status bar from being hidden correctly on certain devices.

### 1.5.1 — 2023-09-30

- Added the ability to speed up the end-of-level bonus countdown by holding the fire button.
- Added support for playing using a hardware keyboard.

### 1.5 — 2023-09-16

- Fixed slight visual jump in alien animations.

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All apps by Richard Bannister: https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539

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