description Space Invaders Overview
Space Invaders is a classic arcade shoot ‘em up where players defend against waves of descending aliens using a laser cannon. Players control the horizontal movement of the cannon and fire to eliminate the invaders, earning points with each successful shot. The game features continuous play until all alien waves are defeated.
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info Space Invaders Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1978 |
help Space Invaders FAQ
Why do the alien rows speed up in Space Invaders?
In Taito's 1978 arcade game, the invader formation moves faster as fewer aliens remain on screen. That behavior became one of Space Invaders' signature tension mechanics, even though it was tied to the arcade hardware having less to draw.
What does the UFO at the top of the screen do in Space Invaders?
The mystery ship flies across the top of the screen and can be shot for bonus points. In the original arcade version, it appears separately from the main alien formation, giving players a risky scoring target while the invaders keep descending.
Who made the original Space Invaders arcade game?
Space Invaders was designed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released by Taito in Japan in 1978. Midway handled the game's arcade release in North America.
What happens when the aliens reach the bottom in Space Invaders?
If the invaders descend far enough to reach the player's defenses or cannon area, the player loses. The whole game is built around stopping that downward march with a laser cannon that only moves horizontally.
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