Space Invaders

31.12.2002
Genre: Shooter
Space Invaders EX (simply titled Space Invaders in North America) is a Space Invaders title released in 2002 by Activision for the Game Boy Advance. The game features two main gameplay modes. The 1 Player mode is the main gameplay mode, which is an update on the classic Space Invaders formula. The game features four different types of enemies, each with a different color. By defeating four enemies of the same color in a row, you get a single use special weapon. Red enemies drop the straight rocket, which goes through enemies vertically. Blue and green enemies drop the right and left rockets respectivelly, which make a 90° turn when they hit an enemy, going through the remaining enemies horizontally. Finally, yellow enemies drop the diagonal rocket, which divides itself in two when it hits an enemy then goes through them diagionally. This weapons system would later be expanded upon in Space Invaders Extreme. Classic Mode is a recreation of the original game, though adapted to fit the smaller screen. Additionally, the game featuresn 2-players versus and co-op modes through the GBA Link Cable.

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31.12.1999

The handheld version of the 1999 Space Invaders for consoles. Developed by Crawfish Interactive, it features different graphics and power-ups, a password system to access levels and an exclusive soundtrack. The player can choose between three different ships to control, a first in the series. There's also a dash mechanic, enabled by double tapping left or right. The game has link cable support for two player action and is compatible with both Game Boy and Game Boy Color.

Part of collection:
Space Invaders (last 3 games)

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High-speed action-packed game play returns with the addition of exciting head-to-head battle modes, a challenging new time attack mode, and expanded game play progression that goes beyond Fever Time to SUPER FEVER TIME! Space Invaders Extreme 2 - faster and more exhilarating than ever before!

31.12.2008

Fire against the invaders by stomping buttons.

21.02.2008

Space Invaders Extreme combines the captivating essence of the original game with a stunning alliance of futuristic graphic design and cutting-edge audio. The gameplay experience has been developed to maximise on the consoles' abilities, offering players a whole new range of amazing features including a vast array of new power-ups.

Part of franchise:
Space Invaders (last 3 games)

31.12.2020

Jump in your spaceship and fend off the waves of attacking enemy invaders before they land. Originally released in 1978, SPACE INVADERS had a revolutionary impact, becoming an instant global phenomenon among arcade enthusiasts and introducing many others to video games.

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Have a Blast! with 12 of the greatest home action games. Play Front Line, Jungle Hunt, Space Invaders, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, The Astyanax, and more of your favorites with your very own micro-console!

26.03.2020

A larger collection of Space Invader games released as a Special Edition in Japan with various physical items. Game collection planned for release by Strictly Limited Games in Europe. This collection contains: - Space Invaders (1978, Arcade, Original) - Space Invaders (1978, Arcade, Color) - Space Invaders Deluxe (1979, Arcade) - Majestic Twelve: The Space Invaders Part IV (1990, Arcade) - Super Space Invaders ’91 (1990, Arcade, Majestic Twelve Overseas Version) - Space Invaders Extreme (2018) - Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE (2018) - Arkanoid vs Space Invaders (2016, As Free DLC in Japan) - Space Invaders DX (1994, Arcade) - Space Cyclone (1980, Arcade) - Lunar Rescue (1979, Arcade)

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