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Space Invaders

Released

  • Arcade
  • iOS
  • Handheld Electronic LCD
  • Legacy Mobile Device

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About

Space Invaders is an arcade video game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978. It is one of the earliest shooting games and the aim is to defeat waves of aliens with a laser cannon to earn as many points as possible.

Developer
Taito
Publisher
Midway Manufacturing, Taito, Sharp, My Arcade
Genres
Shooter, Arcade
Themes
Science fiction
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings
ESRB E
Time to beat
1 h rushed · 1 h normally · 1 h completionist
IGDB rating
77 / 100 (181 ratings)
Also known as
Pocket Player Pro: Space Invaders, Space Invaders (1978)

Release dates

Release dates by platform
PlatformRelease
Arcade · Japan · North America
Handheld Electronic LCD
iOS
Legacy Mobile Device · Japan · Worldwide

Screenshots

  • Space Invaders screenshot 1
  • Space Invaders screenshot 2
  • Space Invaders screenshot 3
  • Space Invaders screenshot 4
  • Space Invaders screenshot 5

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