Space Invaders, released for the NES in 1985 by Taito, is a faithful home console port of the legendary arcade shoot ’em up. As the game that defined the fixed-shooter genre, you control a laser cannon moving horizontally across the bottom of the screen, defending Earth from an advancing armada of descending alien ships.
How to Play
Your objective is to clear each wave of aliens before they reach the bottom of the screen. As you destroy more invaders, the remaining ones move and drop bombs faster. You can take temporary cover behind the destructible defensive bunkers just above your ship.
- D-Pad: Move cannon left and right
- A / B Button: Fire laser
- Start: Pause game
Gameplay Tips
- Control the descent: Shoot the leading invaders on the outer edges of the formation first. This delays the fleet from shifting down a row, giving you more time to clear the wave.
- Hunt the UFO: Listen for the distinct sound of the red flying saucer crossing the top of the screen. Hitting it awards mystery bonus points, but prioritize your safety if the main swarm is getting dangerously low.
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