Before modern gaming took us to the stars in 4K, there were DOS classics like Galactix—a vertically scrolling space shooter that delivered arcade thrills, fast gameplay, and endless waves of alien ships to blast out of the sky. Released in 1992 by Cygnus Studios, Galactix was one of those shareware gems that PC gamers would find on floppy disks or bundled CDs, offering hours of reflex-driven fun.

