PALGN writes: "It's hard to believe that it's been 30 years since the original Space Invaders was released in arcades. The game became such a huge success that it was responsible for a coin shortage in Japan, and is now one of the most iconic videogames in history. Taking this into account, it's unsurprising that Taito have decided to release a remake of the classic shooter, but with so many other revamps already available does Space Invaders Extreme stand out?
At its core, Space Invaders Extreme hasn't changed too much from the original. Players control a small cannon at the bottom of their screen and shoot at pixelated aliens who are hovering towards them. From here however, all similarities end. The first major change you'll notice is that there are now different types of invaders to destroy. There are your normal invaders who simply move in a formation, invaders that have a barrier protecting them, some that will explode when damaged and destroy anything nearby, and even invaders that can reflect your cannon fire back at you. Enemy formations also act on this; for instance, invaders holding barriers are commonly put in front to protect the others while they shoot at you. It certainly adds a lot of variety to the game, and it keeps things fresh and engaging."
KeenGamer: "Are you looking for some gaming nostalgia? If so, you can get a blast from the past with retro game remakes. The list below includes five of the best retro game remakes for various consoles."
It's like Space Invaders. But EXTREME.
Now, a decade later and with Space Invaders hitting its 40th anniversary, Space Invaders Extreme has been revived on PC. It’s roughly based on the Xbox 360 version but with a some major tweaks and quality-of-life enhancements.
