Revitalization of a 90s Six-Player Arcade Game
In the '80s, arcades took a massive hit due to the video game crash, but they didn't go extinct. Instead, a resurgence emerged that lasted through the '90s, featuring big names like Namco, Capcom, SEGA, Konami, and Midway. During this golden age, Namco built a monstrous 28-player shooter game, ultimately reducing it to the more manageable six-player version called Galaxian 3, or its upgraded version, Attack of the Zolgear. This behemoth of a game still packs a punch, even by modern standards.
Six players huddle together in an enclosed room, each wielding their own controller. The game's display is a sight to behold, and the gameplay is handled by a plethora of early '90s technology, including LaserDisc players. In its initial state, the game booted up, but it had several issues before it was playable. The team of enthusiasts, led by PhilWIP, aimed to preserve this piece of '90s nostalgia by imaging the LaserDiscs and repairing the player input PCBs. They also tackled numerous projector problems. Although they managed to make it playable, there are still some lingering issues to sort out.
Remember that chaotic, wild-west era of the early '90s? There are numerous intriguing pieces of hardware from that time that require restoration, much like another extraordinary cabinet from the same era, an early 3D cabinet, that we've had our eyes on. With any luck, subsequent visits and elbow grease will bring this vintage arcade game back to its former glory.
More information about the exact restoration status of the Galaxian 3/Attack of the Zolgear arcade game might be found in communities dedicated to arcade game preservation. Keep your eyes peeled for updates!
Enthusiasts are working tirelessly to restore an early 90s arcade game, the Galaxian 3/Attack of the Zolgear, by imaging its LaserDiscs, repairing the player input PCBs, and addressing projector issues, aiming to preserve a piece of '90s technology and hardware.
The restoration process reminds us of other intriguing pieces of hardware from the chaotic, wild-west era of the early '90s, such as an early 3D cabinet that requires similar attention and maintenance.
