I was wondering if our resident space-games fan had played Galak-Z, and I found this gem in the bargain thread:
It’s a Box Quote!
Honestly, this is my favorite 2D space shooter since Star Control 2’s Super Melee mode. I know most people played Star Control 2 for the adventure, but I loved Star Control 1’s combat, and Super Melee in Star Control 2 improved it so much.
Galak-Z is the first game I’ve played of this type where the controls using a gamepad feel so natural.