Space Invaders
1978
played: 338

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Space Invaders - The Origin of Arcade Shooters from 1978
Taito
Studio
Sega Genesis/Sega Mega Drive
Console
Tomohiro Nishikado
Design
Space Invaders.
Space Invaders, the 1978 icon, set the standard for the fixed shooter genre. Defeat waves of descending aliens with a laser to earn points.
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Space Invaders, the 1978 icon, set the standard for the fixed shooter genre. Defeat waves of descending aliens with a laser to earn points.
Description
Space Invaders, a game that made history in 1978, is a classic shoot 'em up arcade video game developed by Taito. This legendary game, which inspired countless video games and game designers, was the first to establish the fixed shooter genre. The player controls a laser cannon, moving it horizontally to shoot waves of aliens descending from the screen's top. The quicker you defeat the aliens, the faster the game's tempo increases. The game's cultural impact went beyond the gaming world, with the pixelated aliens becoming a symbol for video games in general. Tomohiro Nishikado, the designer, drew inspiration from various sources, including popular sci-fi narratives and target shooting games. Space Invaders has remained relevant and influential, being continually ported and re-released in various forms.
Game Controls
The player moves a laser cannon horizontally at the bottom of the screen to defeat aliens overhead. The game ends when the aliens reach the bottom or the player loses all three lives. The cannon is partially protected by defense bunkers which can be gradually destroyed.
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