The year 1979 saw the release of Avenger , a Commodore 64 game that pays homage to classic arcade shooter Space Invaders. The player's mission is to defend Earth from waves of hostile extraterrestrial life forms, which descend upon the planet in relentless numbers.
Avenger 's gameplay revolves around shooting down enemy spaceships while avoiding incoming fire and trying to protect the Earth from certain doom. As players progress through levels, they can earn extra points by destroying flying saucers, adding a fun twist to the classic shooter formula.