Galaxy 5000

{{Short description|1991 video game}}

{{Infobox video game

|title = Galaxy 5000

|image = Galaxy5000.jpg

|caption = North American box art

|developer = Activision

|publisher = Activision

|designer = Chris Shen

|composer = Russell Lieblich
Rick Boogar
Pete Mokris

|released = {{vgrelease|NA|February 1991|EU|1991}}

|genre = Racing game

|modes = Single-player, 2-player head-to-head

|platforms = Nintendo Entertainment System

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{{Video game reviews

|TOT=52%{{cite magazine|author=Andy|url=https://archive.org/details/Total_Issue_007_1992-07_Future_Publishing_GB/page/n39/mode/2up?q=%22addams+family%22+nintendo|title=Galaxy 5000|magazine=Total!|issue=7|date=July 1992|pages=38–39|accessdate=August 26, 2021}}

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Galaxy 5000: Racing in the 51st Century is a racing video game developed by Activision for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Summary

This video game takes place in the future using an outer space atmosphere. It features the racing of futuristic craft that can battle each other for finishing spots in the race. Each craft is also upgradeable and with each upgrade comes better shielding and weapons. This video game would become the inspiration for the Super NES video game Rock n' Roll Racing.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}} Primitive voice effects are used when the ships collide with each other; three of the phrases are: "Hey!," "Excuse me!," and "Watch it.[http://www.mobygames.com/game//galaxy-5000 Galaxy 5000] at MobyGames"

Reviews

8-Bit Central gave Galaxy 5000 a thumbs up basically saying that its a “fun” game while praising the game’s “crafty” driving.{{cite web |title=Game Review Galaxy 5000 |url=http://www.8-bitcentral.com/reviews/nesGalaxy5000.html |website=8 Bit Central |accessdate=12 August 2018}}

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