Space Invaders Extreme 2 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Shooter

Space Invaders Extreme 2

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreShooter
PublisherTaito
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSpace Invaders
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Published by Taito, Space Invaders Extreme 2 arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as a shooter.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 36 DS shooters in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the Space Invaders series; on the DS you can also try Space Invaders Extreme. The series also appears on other systems with Space Invaders (2600) and Space Invaders (NES).

Space Invaders Extreme 2 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Space Invaders Extreme 2 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 Extreme 2 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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Space Invaders Extreme 2 FAQ

When did Space Invaders Extreme 2 come out on the DS?

Space Invaders Extreme 2 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Space Invaders Extreme 2?

published by Taito.

Is Space Invaders Extreme 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Space Invaders Extreme 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Space Invaders Extreme 2 take to play?

As a shooter, Space Invaders Extreme 2 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.

Read more about Space Invaders Extreme 2 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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