Press kit
XGalaga WearOS
by MW Design
🔧 Android & Wear OS Compatibility Minimum SDK: API 34 — Android 14 Target SDK: API 36 — A
Fact sheet
Description
🔧 Android & Wear OS Compatibility Minimum SDK: API 34 — Android 14 Target SDK: API 36 — Android 15 Compile SDK: API 36 — Android 15 XGalaga requires Android 14 (API 34) or higher to install and run. The game is optimized for Android 15 and is perfect for Wear OS 5 devices, including Samsung Galaxy Watch models running Android 14 or newer. 🚀 XGalaga – Classic Arcade Shooter for Wear OS Bring classic arcade action to your wrist with XGalaga, a retro-inspired fixed shooter based on the legendary Galaga-style gameplay. Take control of a lone starfighter, blast through waves of alien enemies, and chase high scores — all fully optimized for Wear OS smartwatches. Designed specifically for round watch displays, XGalaga delivers smooth performance, responsive controls, and fast pick-up-and-play sessions that feel right at home on your wrist. ▶️ How to Start You begin each game with 3 lives From the main menu, tap anywhere on the screen that is not a menu item to start Preserves the classic “Tap to Start” arcade experience Bonus ships awarded at 20,000 and 50,000 points 🕹️ Controls (Wear OS Optimized) Move your ship left and right using any of the following: Tap Controls — Tap the screen to move Press Controls — Press down on the screen for responsive movement Bezel Controls — Rotate the bezel to steer with precision Choose the control method that feels most natural for you. 🎛️ In-Game Menu Options 🔫 Fire Mode Fire: Auto (Default) — Your ship fires automatically Tap “Fire: Auto” to switch to “Fire: Manual” Tap again to return to Auto Fire When Manual Fire is enabled, autofire is disabled and you must tap to shoot. 🔊 Sound Sound: On (Default) Tap “Sound: On” to switch to “Sound: Off” Tap again to re-enable sound 🚪 Exit Game Tap “End Game – Exit App” to safely close the game Exits cleanly using the game’s internal exit routine 🎮 Features Classic arcade fixed-shooter gameplay Optimized for round Wear OS displays Multiple control options: tap, press, bezel Fire mode toggle: Auto or Manual Sound on/off toggle Smooth performance on modern smartwatches Perfect for quick, addictive arcade sessions 👾 Built for Arcade Fans Whether you grew up in the arcade era or are discovering classic shooters for the first time, XGalaga delivers timeless gameplay in a modern Wear OS-first experience. Tap. Shoot. Survive. Arcade action — now on your wrist.
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Where to get it
Assembled by SmartWatchFun. Press contact for XGalaga WearOS: mikewickens@gmail.com.