Galaxy 5000

1991 video game

NA: February 1991
EU: 1991

Review score
Publication	Score
Total!	52%^[1]

Genre(s)Racing gameMode(s)Single-player, 2-player head-to-head

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]} Primitive voice effects are used when the ships collide with each other; three of the phrases are: "Hey!," "Excuse me!," and "Watch it.^[2]"

Reviews

8-Bit Central gave Galaxy 5000 a thumbs basically saying that its a “fun” game while praising the game’s “crafty” driving.^[3]

References

^ Andy (July 1992). "Galaxy 5000". Total!. No. 7. pp. 38–39. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
^ Galaxy 5000 at MobyGames
^ "Game Review Galaxy 5000". 8 Bit Central. 8 Bit Central. Retrieved 12 August 2018.