You can probably categorise video game history into two distinct eras, Before and After Space Invaders. Sure Pong was THE game to kick things off, but Space Invaders was when the floodgates were soundly blown open.
Original versions cheated the colour pallete with overlays, but what does it matter? This game is a truly addictive masterpiece, all it takes is the sound of that unforgettable thrumming alien beat to transport you in time, paused at the entrance to an arcade again.
One button, two directions, and nothing else to do but fire upwards constantly, and therein lies the beauty. Avoiding the enemy bullets, utilizing the bases for cover, and getting the timing right to land a well-placed shot takes a great deal of skill. There's a reason this game is so well loved and still played by devotees some forty five years after its launch.
Original versions cheated the colour pallete with overlays, but what does it matter? This game is a truly addictive masterpiece, all it takes is the sound of that unforgettable thrumming alien beat to transport you in time, paused at the entrance to an arcade again.
One button, two directions, and nothing else to do but fire upwards constantly, and therein lies the beauty. Avoiding the enemy bullets, utilizing the bases for cover, and getting the timing right to land a well-placed shot takes a great deal of skill. There's a reason this game is so well loved and still played by devotees some forty five years after its launch.