Space Invaders: Fukkatsu No Hi
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🙂 6.9/10
(PC Engine - JP, Shoot'em Up)
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Developed_By:
Taito
Published_By:
Taito
Released On:
02 Mar 1990
The Space Invaders: Fukkatsu no Hi game features updated graphics and nearly a dozen different weapon types, as well as a much wider variety of enemy Invaders to shoot down. The game is an update of the iconic game from Taito.
Gameplay involves shooting down waves of enemy Invaders in increasingly difficult stages, with the goal of reaching the final stage to defeat the ultimate enemy.
UPC-A:
4988611890134 (Japan)
eBay Product ID:
56265965 (Japan)
Part #:
TPO2008 (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
**The 1990s Invaders** is a revived arcade shooter set in a 1978 context that challenges players to defeat tougher space enemies. The player pilots a spaceship to clear stages in both the original *Space Invaders* and the enhanced *Space Invaders PLUS* variants. Using a D-pad to maneuver and buttons to fire beams and defeat foes, the player aims to conquer both the old and new iterations to become a hero of the universe.
Story
The 1990s Invaders
In 1978, the Invader game that caused a stir throughout Japan has finally reached the day of its revival. Space is being explored more and more, and adventure is filled with excitement. Do you have the courage to challenge the Invaders of the 1990s? They are tougher than you can imagine. If you can clear both the old and new Space Invaders, you are a hero of the universe.
Game Variants
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Space Invaders PLUS: Staged in the beautiful universe with numerous spectacular battles.
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Original Space Invaders: Press the RUN button to start.
Preparation and Training
Is your preparation OK? In space, you never know when you'll meet a terrible enemy. The controller and the screen are your only lifelines. Even skilled players should thoroughly review training.
Controller Functions
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I Button: Can you master it? A button to defeat enemies and fire items.
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II Button: Requires patience and judgment; this is the beam firing button.
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SELECT Button: No use.
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RUN Button: If you have the courage to enter the space you are riding in; used for temporary stopping and restarting the operation.
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D-pad: Aim the beam cannon at the player; move the spaceship left and right in space.
How to Play
Endless Universe
SCORE
Displays your current score.
HI-SCORE
Displays the player's high score.
Player Ship
Displays the shield check status.
Item
Displays the energy level and defense status of the item currently in use.
Gameplay Mechanics
Your mission is to protect the Earth from large groups of Invaders. You must defeat all Invaders to face the next battle situation, moving from Earth to the enemy's star.
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Defeat all appearing Invaders to clear a stage.
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Move the player ship left and right with directional keys to avoid attacks.
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If the player ship or Invaders take more hits or contact than the remaining shield count, one ship is lost.
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When all ships are gone, it is Game Over.
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The player ship utilizes a shield system with a maximum value of 9.
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Clearing a round adds 1 to the shield.
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Shooting down a UFO may grant a powerful item.
Challenges Never Give Up!!
When all remaining ships are gone, it is Game Over. The number of remaining ships at the end of a story is carried over to the next story, with 2 additional ships.
Game Over Screen
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SCORE: Current score.
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HI-SCORE: High score.
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NEXT MISSION: Displays the upcoming mission.
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PART: The part number at the time the player was bombed.
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Remaining Ships: Number of ships remaining.
Options
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Re-deploy: Select to continue playing.
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Retreat: Select for Game Over.
Continue
Indicates the number of times you can continue the game.
Controls
Hit core of UFO
Obtain an item
Shoot down UFO with item
Same type of item appears and energy recovers to initial value
Shoot down UFO with normal shot while holding item
Different type of item appears and effect of previous items is lost
Baster Laser 1 (BL.1)
Fires a long-distance laser straight up from the player craft
Tips & Maps
Buster Laser 2
The attack direction of this long-range laser changes with the direction keys and it is usable until energy runs out. It is exclusive to the Fighting Craft.
Homing Beam
A fire ball hits the locked-on enemy, with up to 20 shots possible. It is usable with both the Turret and Fighting Craft.
Super Inazuma Attack
The fighting craft flies in a zig-zag pattern to knock down enemies and is usable up to 5 times. It is exclusive to the Fighting Craft.
Fire Flower Laser
Fired vertically to reach the top row, where the laser disperses into a very powerful weapon, but it can only be used once. It is usable with both the Turret and Fighting Craft.
Recover Shield
Adds 2 to the current shield count and can be carried over to the next rank, though it does not increase beyond the max value of 50. It is usable with both the Turret and Fighting Craft.
Hyper Laser
Fires a laser at one Invader, causing an explosion that destroys the entire horizontal row. It is usable up to 2 times with both the Turret and Fighting Craft.
Hyper Shield
A shield appears for 30 seconds, making the player invincible during that time. It is usable with both the Turret and Fighting Craft.
Time Stop
Completely stops the movement of Invaders for 10 seconds. It is usable with both the Turret and Fighting Craft.
Enemies & Characters
Invaders
Strongest invaders that were discovered in 1978 and have recently increased in number and power upon revival.
UFO
Elusive craft that can be shot down to turn the tide of battle; hitting the center yields a higher score than hitting the sides.
UFO Gosyen
An old model among UFOs that is seemingly a transport ship.
Goen
Generally small invaders measuring only 30 meters in size.
Covyn
Fast-moving invaders with high performance.
Goshin
Invaders rich in maneuverability that use decoy tactics.
UFO Red Growl
UFOs with abnormally fast movement speeds that make them difficult to identify.
UFO Sypulse
Blue-white glowing command ships that instill terror in people.
UFO Yello-Room
Rarely confirmed craft that serve as both command ships and aircraft carriers.
RT・1 Shield Sower
Units that put up a blue-white shield, though they are not as tough as expected.
RT・2 Lager Ball
Units with eerie solo movements and unknown nature.
RT・3 Economy
Command units boasting the greatest power among the invader corps, apparently descent soldiers.
Cratchet Foragen
Enemies with arm-like structures presumed to be beam cannons.
Silver Octopa
Silver-glowing entities with four sharp, leg-like appendages.
Helitsvin
The core of the invader corps possessing the highest maneuverability.
Erecron
Organism-like entities with tremendous discharge energy.
Spegal
Variable fighters characterized by discharging electricity.
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