Space Invaders DX Deep cut
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shooter
Space Invaders '91
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Space Invaders |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Taito, Space Invaders '91 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a shooter.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.
It is part of the Space Invaders series. The series also appears on other systems with Space Invaders (2600) and Space Invaders (NES). Taito also made The Flintstones, Darius II and Growl for the Genesis.
Space Invaders '91 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Space Invaders '91 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.
Space Invaders '91 cheats & codes
57 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Start with 1 shield on 1st credit | AE3A-AAEW |
|---|---|
| Start with 3 shields on 1st credit | AN3A-AAEW |
| Start with 7 shields on 1st credit | A63A-AAEW |
| Start with 9 shields on 1st credit | BE3A-AAEW |
| Start with 1 shield instead of 5 after continue | AE6T-AAF8 |
| Start with 3 shields after continue | AN6T-AAF8 |
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Space Invaders '91 FAQ
When did Space Invaders '91 come out on the Genesis?
Space Invaders '91 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
Who made Space Invaders '91?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Space Invaders '91 multiplayer?
No. Space Invaders '91 is a single-player game.
How long does Space Invaders '91 take to play?
As a shooter, Space Invaders '91 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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