Space Invaders
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🙂 6.7/10
(GameBoy - US, Arcade)
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Developed_By:
Taito
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
30 Mar 1990
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Earth is under attack from rows of bomb-dropping aliens, and you need to defend it! The rows of aliens begin at the top of the screen, and you control a laser cannon at the bottom of the screen. Your goal is to earn points by shooting the aliens before they can land.
The aliens march back and forth, and each time the end of the screen is reached they will drop one row closer to the bottom. Shoot them all, and you move on to the next (tougher) level, but if even one of them lands the game is over. From time to time a flying saucer will pass by along the top of the screen; shoot this to earn extra points.
Just above your laser cannon are three shields; these can be used to hide from the alien's bombs, but will also block your own shots. You begin the game with a limited number of laser cannons, and if all of them are bombed the game ends.
UPC-A:
045496730376 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
56229521 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-SP-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Game Link Cable, Super Game Boy Compatible
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
MANEUVERS
In this war between Humans and Space Invaders, you are captaining a manned and mobile laser, the Cannon.
Control Pad
Your Cannon will only glide to the left and right.
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Press the Control Pad left or right to move.
Select
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Use Select in Two Player Mode to choose your number of Cannons.
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Select is not used in One Player Mode.
Start
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In One or Two Player Mode, push Start to begin the game, or to pause while playing.
A Button
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When you have an Invader in the sights of your Cannon, press the A Button to fire.
B Button
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You can push either the A or B Button to fire your weapon. Use whichever is comfortable.
ONE PLAYER SCREEN
The Invaders drop from the top of the screen. Your Cannon moves at the bottom, under the barriers.
Score
This part of the screen displays how many points you've earned by destroying Invaders.
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SCORE 00190 3-1
Cannons
You can find out how many replacement Cannons you have left by looking here on the screen.
Invaders
These ugly little Invaders advance in rows. You must destroy them before they reach the barriers.
Barriers
You can hide behind barriers, but they are damaged by laser fire.
Cannon
Your Cannon was built with new age technology, designed to defend Earth from the attacking Space Invaders.
ONE PLAYER MODE
When you are alone in this war against the Invaders, there are some rules of battle you should know.
Your orders are to annihilate all of the invading aliens in your sector. Shoot them down before they land.
Once you have defeated every Invader on the screen, the round ends. You will automatically move on to the next.
Once you earn 1500 points, you will receive an extra Cannon. You can get more Cannons by building your score.
No cease fire will be called in this war. It only ends when you run out of Cannons.
ONE PLAYER STRATEGIES
These tactics will not only help you achieve victory, they will add interest to the combat.
Return Fire
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Once an Invader's missile hits the ground, fire back at the same Invader.
Alien Rainbow
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Defeat all Invaders on the screen, except one 10-point alien, then watch the show!
TWO PLAYER SET-UP
Like Two-Player Mode in the arcade game, you will be fighting your opponent. But now you can shoot at him!
Game Link
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Insert a Game Pak in each Game Boy and turn them on.
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Wait for the Title Screen to appear on both before pushing buttons.
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The player who pushes Start first will select either One or Two Player Mode.
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Each Game Boy can function in One Player Mode.
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The player who chose the Mode of play is the only one who can begin the game or pause it by pushing the Start Button.
TWO PLAYER SCREEN
Each player will see his Cannon at the bottom of the screen and his opponent at the top, as a UFO.
Enemy UFOs
This shows how many UFOs (Cannons, on his screen) your opponent has left.
Round Number
In Two Player Mode, the war lasts 10 rounds. This shows the round.
Your Cannons
This part of the screen displays how many Cannons you have left.
Enemy (UFO)
Your opponent's Cannon is a UFO at the top of your screen.
Invaders
The Space Invaders are the same, and must still be defeated.
Your Cannon
As in One Player Mode, your Cannon appears under the barriers.
WEAPON STOCK
In Two Player Mode only, you can choose how many Cannons you want in your fleet during the game. For example, if you choose three, you must be destroyed by the Invaders three times before the war will end.
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1 WEAPON
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3 WEAPONS
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5 WEAPONS
1 Cannon
Veterans of the Space Invader wars only need one Cannon. They can win without being hit once by the enemy.
3 Cannons
Those who have some experience with battling the Invaders should try winning with just three Cannons.
5 Cannons
New recruits to the war ought to begin with five Cannons to gain experience and avoid starting over all the time.
In Two Player Mode, your opponent's Cannon will appear at the top of your screen in the form of a UFO.
UFO Movements
The movements of the UFO at the top of your screen match the movements of your opponent's Cannon. Fire at the UFO—when you hit it, your opponent's Cannon is
Double Attack
When you fire your Cannon at the Invaders, the UFO on your opponent's screen fires down at him. This works the other way, too, so you must watch for attack from the UFO.
Tips & Maps
Watch for UFO beams
The beams from the UFO will pass right through the Invaders, but they will destroy you. So keep your eyes on all of your enemies at once!
Use your weapon as defense
When the UFO shoots at you, position your Cannon directly in the path of the beam and fire your weapon. This will stop the UFO's beam.
Destroy the UFO
Try to destroy the UFO, and thereby your opponent's Cannon, to make him use up his fleet.
3-Month Limited Warranty (Hardware, Game Paks, & Accessories)
Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of purchase.
Additional 3-Month Limited Warranty (Hardware Only)
Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for an additional three (3) months beyond the original 3-month warranty period, provided the Consumer Proof of Purchase Card is returned promptly.
Warranty Service or Repair/Service After Expiration of Warranty
For product issues, call the NINTENDO WORLD CLASS SERVICE® Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700 for instructions or referral to an authorized service center.
Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not apply if the product is used with non-licensed products, used for commercial purposes, damaged by negligence or unreasonable use, or has an altered serial number.
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