Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move the fighter |
|---|---|
Shot button | Fire the main weapon |
Bomb button | Use a bomb |
Control notes
Arcade control layouts can vary by cabinet; button labels are descriptive rather than cabinet-specific.
How it plays
How does Air Gallet play?
The game uses a vertical perspective. The player steers a fighter through a sequence of scrolling stages, destroys airborne and ground targets, collects weapon power-ups, and survives increasingly complex enemy attacks.
Each stage ends with a large boss encounter. The aircraft has a standard shot and a limited bomb stock; bombs clear threats and provide emergency protection. Progression is based on improving firepower during a run and learning stage layouts, enemy entrances, and boss patterns rather than on a persistent upgrade system.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Air Gallet?
Stay near the lower portion of the screen, but keep enough horizontal space to react to aimed shots and sudden formations. Collect power-ups when the route is safe, since losing a life can reduce firepower and make later sections harder.
Save bombs for dense bullet patterns, difficult transitions, and boss attacks that are unsafe to navigate normally. Learn where ground targets and enemies enter from the sides, and prioritize threats that restrict movement over targets that merely increase the score.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use short horizontal movements instead of crossing the entire screen when enemy fire is dense.
- 2
Preserve at least one bomb for each difficult boss phase until its attack pattern is familiar.
- 3
Practice stage routes and enemy entrances; memorization is an important part of progression.
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