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Space Invaders
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Z-Axis |
| 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 |
Developed by Z-Axis and published by Activision, Space Invaders arrived on the Game Boy Color as a shoot 'em up. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1978. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
Among the 13 GBC shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Space Invaders series; on the GBC you can also try Space Invaders. The series also appears on other systems with Space Invaders (2600) and Space Invaders (NES).
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 GBC'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
5 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Automatically Beat Levels | 0100ADFF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 7EA-12E |
| Test Menu Unlocked | 001-C7B-E62 |
| Invincibility | C9A-6EE-081 |
| Infinite Shields | 1CB-14B
7E9-6FE |
Space Invaders walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Space Invaders.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Space Invaders FAQ
Who made Space Invaders?
It was developed by Z-Axis 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.