Game Boy Advance · Shoot 'em Up
Space Invaders
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Torus Games |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Space Invaders |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance, Space Invaders is a shoot 'em up developed by Torus Games and published by Activision. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1978.
Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Space Invaders series. The series also appears on other systems with Space Invaders (2600) and Space Invaders (NES). Torus Games also made Doom II, Duke Nukem Advance and Spider-Man: Battle for New York for the GBA.
Space Invaders supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Space Invaders is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Space Invaders cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives (1st Time Playing Only) | 82015434
0063 |
|---|---|
| Quick Score Gain (1st Time Playing Only) | 82015438
FFFF |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000C153
000A
10000EEC
0007 |
| Max Score (1st Time Playing Only) | 82015438
423F
8201543A
000F |
Space Invaders walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Space Invaders FAQ
Who made Space Invaders?
It was developed by Torus Games and published by Activision.
Is Space Invaders multiplayer?
Yes. Space Invaders supports up to 2 players.
How long does Space Invaders take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Space Invaders 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 Space Invaders 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.