PlayStation

Space Invaders

This game is a joy to play. It takes a simple game concept from the past and gives it some refreshing updates with some new twists that don’t destroy the nostalgia of the original. I particularly loved the way the save feature works as you aren’t forced to play for a set amount of time before being able to save. Any fan of classic gaming should be able to appreciate this game to its fullest extent -- especially since the original is hidden within and several other references are made to it. Even if you aren’t necessarily into classic gaming but just want to play something simpler than your average game these days, this one may be for you, which is why I give this game a score of 87.

The granddaddy of all shooters gets a facelift for the Playstation! If you have ever been curious about how the whole home console "shooter" style video game market got started you need look no further than Space Invaders. Of course the game now looks much, much better than the original due to all of the colorful aliens, detailed backgrounds and great special effects. The good news though is that while the graphics look really nice the game still manages to retain that classic Space Invaders feel. While the overall repetitive nature of the game may not appeal to everybody, the more you stick with it the more depth of play you will find with the title. I also highly recommend the two-player cooperative mode. It's really a blast! Activision has definitely done this classic title justice.

I believe basic improvements, such as a smarter AI and a wider range of villains, are appropriate for the title. You must change with the times, while maintaining the game's integrity and playability. Go out and rent it if you can. Give it a good look, and if you're like most people who've played the original Space Invaders, you'll be hooked for hours.

Kontentan av att lägga ned tid på Space Invaders blir att man i slutändan skjuter på en undermedveten nivå. Det är så sjukligt lätt att det nästan går att simultanspela ett Game Boy-spel samtidigt. Det enda positiva med Space Invaders är att originalspelet som Taito utvecklade finns med som en bonus. Men det är också allt. Och så kan man ju fråga sig om ett så gammalt spel är värt så mycket pengar, trots att det är en klassiker.

Space Invaders is a game different enough to cancel any feelings of nostalgia, yet it isn't good enough to stand on its own. If classic games are what you're after, get a pack of classic games, or better yet, find a big arcade that still cares about the old stuff. This pretender is no substitute for the original.

You'll be playing till the cows come home - and hating every minute of it! And remember those protective barriers of the arcade game? In this edition, they not only protect you, but blow up any invaders they touch! The original Space Invaders game is included in this package, but only if you complete the disappointing "updated" version.