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A great example of how a concept so simple can be executed so perfectly for its time, Space Invaders kicked the quick arcade action of the 70s/80s into full gear. It's good for what it manages to do, which is find a way to make now archaic graphics into a surprisingly exciting, albeit repetitive, space shooter adventure. If you have just a little bit of spare time, it's certainly worth checking out.

Space Invaders was created by the recently hired programmer Tomohiro Nishikado, who worked in the Taito game factory. His boss said only: " Make a game that would be the best". Nishikado was with no ideas, then he go watch a sort of Star Wars in the same day. Then he said that the game would be a space combat game between a giant army of aliens and a human Starship. Then he go to an Aquarium and saw all types of octopus, squids, and then he said that the aliens of the game would be like squids. And then Space Invaders was born. Is the best NES game I have.

Space Invaders is one of the one of the coolest action video games! The characters, the action, and the sure thrill of adventure makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the Commodore 64, Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64! The backgrounds are really beautiful!

Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

Overall: I have always loved Space Invaders! If you like excellent adventure games, and more then I strongly recommend you play this game!

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Despite the impending doom, Space Invaders has a number of nice features. Smooth animation for the day, 'cancelling shots' with foes, tri-chromatic graphics (white, green, red), sound of approaching aliens.

On-screen there's no intro, story, cut-scenes, or ending, which is common for the era, but also deflates motivation for continuing to drop in coin. Speedy last alien can be a bit unfair.

The Atari 2600 version actually improved upon this with a more reasonable game play, more colour, better graphics, options like co-operative multiplayer, and improved sounds.

Iconic hit and retro game that paved the way for many to come.

Based on the popular arcade game, the Atari 2600 translation of "Space Invaders" was an instant hit and became one of the coolest games for the console next to "Asteroids" and "Missile Command." The game had cool graphics and the controls were perfect. The ship was easy to move and fire. With 112 game options, "Space Invaders" was very challenging for one or two players, so there was never a dull moment.

The object was to shoot down thirty-six alien invaders (as opposed to the arcade version's fifty-five). Your only defenses are three shields (that can also be destroyed, leaving you vulnerable to invaders' fire). As you progress, the invaders start to move very fast, with the very last one at supersonic speed that must be destroyed before it crashes down on the ground, ending the game. Every now and then, a flying saucer will fly across the top of the screen and can be shot down for bonus points.

This game was the reason why people bought Atari 2600 consoles. Although they're both obsolete, you might have some luck at a flea market. If you find them, grab them and relive early 80's gaming history. Stay away from the PC remake and the imitations that followed. My evaluation: 8 out of 10.