Last updated on September 7th, 2023 at 07:54 am
Space Invaders (スペースインベーダー Supēsu Inbēdā) is a classic arcade game that was first released in 1978. It is a fixed shooter game where the player controls a laser cannon and is tasked with destroying waves of alien invaders while avoiding their projectiles.
Space Invaders is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of gamers. The gameplay is simple yet challenging, and the retro graphics and sound effects add to the nostalgic charm of the game. The game is easy to pick up, but difficult to master, making it a great choice for both casual and hardcore gamers alike. Overall, Space Invaders is a must-play game for anyone who loves classic arcade games.
Curiosities:
– Space Invaders was created by Tomohiro Nishikado and was inspired by the game Breakout.
– Space Invaders was one of the first video games to become a mainstream commercial success and helped to establish the video game industry.
– The game has been ported to numerous platforms over the years, including home consoles, handhelds, and mobile devices.
– Space Invaders has been referenced in popular culture, including in the TV series Futurama and the movie Pixels.
– There are various strategies and techniques for playing Space Invaders, such as the “Zig-Zag” and “Rapid Fire” techniques.
If you’re a fan of classic arcade games, Space Invaders is definitely worth checking out. Whether you’re playing it for the first time or revisiting it after many years, the game is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment.
Remakes
Space Invaders Open GL
The Atari 2600 version of Space Invaders was possibly the best and most appreciated version of the popular arcade game produced for any home console. This remake captures the gameplay of the classic 2600 version including many of it’s game variations:
The Classic Videogame back in 80’s is now available in OpenGL library
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Similar to original for nostalgic people
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Hyperspace Pirates is the last S.I.Remake from Sourceforge :
Description :
“Hyperspace Pirates – Aliens Robbing Rum” is a 3D-remake of the classical arcade game Space Invaders. It is developed by six students at the KIT in Karlsruhe (Germany). Coded in C# it runs on Windows machines with XP or newer OS. Requires: DirectX 10, XNA 4.0 and .NET 4 framework.
Space Invaders by MinionSoft
And the last one by Graeme Software :
INVASION FORCE
A one-switch remake of Taito’s 1978 Space Invaders.
Highly reconfigurable to allow users to set-up the game difficulty to suit them.
[2009 Graeme’s Free Games]
