Space Invaders
Space Invaders is the NES adaptation of Taito's legendary 1978 arcade game that sparked the golden age of video games. Players control a laser cannon moving horizontally at the bottom of the screen, shooting at descending alien formations while taking cover behind destructible bunkers. The iconic pixelated aliens increase speed as their numbers diminish.
Platform
nes
Year
1985
Genre
Fixed Shooter
Developer
Taito
Controls
About This Game
This NES version faithfully recreates the arcade experience while adding new features like two-player alternating mode and enhanced sound effects. The game introduced the now-standard concept of progressive difficulty - aliens move faster as you eliminate more of them.
Space Invaders was revolutionary for its time, being the first game to feature a persistent high score and the concept of 'lives'. The distinctive marching sound of the aliens has become one of the most recognizable audio cues in gaming history.
Though simplistic by modern standards, its cultural impact is immeasurable - it's credited with popularizing the shooter genre and saving the arcade industry during the late 1970s slump. The NES port brought this landmark title to a new generation of players.
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