Invade-a-Load

Commodore 64 · Shooter

Invade-a-Load

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
Released1987
GenreShooter
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Invade-a-Load is a shooter released in 1987 for the Commodore 64.

It landed about 5 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1987 include The Last Ninja, Gradius and Octapolis. Among the 24 C64 shooters in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Invade-a-Load is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Invade-a-Load FAQ

When did Invade-a-Load come out on the C64?

Invade-a-Load was released for the Commodore 64 in 1987.

How long does Invade-a-Load take to play?

As a shooter, Invade-a-Load typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Invade-a-Load on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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