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WonderSwan · Shoot 'em Up
Space Invaders
Certified classic
| System | WonderSwan |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| 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 |
Space Invaders is a shoot 'em up released for the WonderSwan, developed by Taito and published by Sunsoft. This WonderSwan release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1978.
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 Densha de Go! for the WonderSwan.
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 WonderSwan'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 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing WonderSwan games today
Almost every WonderSwan game is in Japanese, so it suits importers and curious collectors.
Space Invaders FAQ
Who made Space Invaders?
It was developed by Taito and published by Sunsoft.
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.