Defend Earth from Alien Invasion!
USE ARROWS TO MOVE • SPACE TO SHOOT
Space Invaders was created by Tomohiro Nishikado and released by Taito in 1978. It revolutionized the video game industry, popularized the shoot 'em up genre, and was the first game to introduce continuous background music and high score saving.
The aliens descend in a 5x11 formation with different point values. As you destroy aliens, the remaining invaders speed up, creating intense pressure. The mystery UFO appears randomly at the top for bonus points.
Focus on the edges first to reduce alien count quickly, use shields strategically for protection while shooting through gaps, prioritize the mystery UFO for bonus points, and remember - aliens speed up as their numbers decrease. Never let them reach the bottom!
Top row - Fastest movement, highest score value
Second row - Medium speed, standard enemy
Third/fourth row - Slow but numerous
Mystery bonus - Appears randomly at top