Space Invaders

Genre: Shooter · Released: 1978 · Developer: Taito · Platform: Arcade

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About Space Invaders

In 'Space Invaders', players control a laser cannon that moves horizontally across the bottom of the screen, defending against descending waves of alien invaders. The gameplay is real-time and revolves around shooting the aliens while dodging their projectiles, with each level increasing in difficulty and speed. Its distinctive feature lies in its pioneering use of a score system, which has become a staple in arcade gaming.

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Space Invaders Battle Record

Space Invaders has 12 wins and 4 losses across 16 recorded community battles, for a 75% win rate.

  • Wins: 12
  • Losses: 4
  • Win rate: 75%

Player Features

  • Single-player: Yes
  • Split-screen: No
  • Cross-play: No
  • ESRB rating: E

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