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Space Invaders (Logitec)

Arcade

Space Invaders (Logitec)

Space Invaders (Logitec)

Publisher
Taito
Genre
Shoot'em Up
Released
Jul 1978

Description

Released by Taito in July 1978, Space Invaders is a historic arcade game that became a social phenomenon throughout Japan. Players control a ship with the objective of eliminating 55 advancing invaders. The game’s escalating difficulty—as the invaders move faster as their numbers dwindle—combined with advanced techniques like the "Nagoya Attack," captivated countless fans. While the game features strategic elements such as mystery points from UFOs, it also serves as a valuable historical artifact; it preserves the unique resonance of its original sound effects and the distinct behaviors of early digital technology, such as the processing limitations that caused the invaders to speed up under certain conditions.

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Platform
Arcade
Year
1978
Publisher
Taito Merged
Genre
Shoot'em Up
English Title
Space Invaders (Logitec)
Released
Jul 1978

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Space Invaders (Logitec)
Space Invaders (Logitec)

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