Space Invaders Extreme for the DS and PSP is a “cool” and “extreme” version of the 30-year-old classic space shooter series, according to the game makers at Taito. Blast the aliens before they reach the bottom of the screen and attack your firing base. This “Extreme” entry in the series features wild new lighting and graphic effects to give the game a trippy look. The DS version also allows for a DS Paddle Controller (plugged into the GameBoy Advance slot at the bottom) to give simple and accurate analog control.
New Look: The classic design of the original Space Invaders, now with revamped graphics and new background movies that add to the game’s excitement. New Music: Get in the groove with up-beat techno tunes that are synched to gameplay. New Mini-Games: Experience varied gameplay with mini-games (Rounds) that are launched mid-game – they add to the fun, and are a good way to rack up points. New Twists: Discover exciting twists to the classic game that provide swift, fast-paced game play. New Multiplayer Element: Battle against a friend with the all-new multiplayer element, available on both platforms.
Things are a little different now – does this facelift work or are there some formulas that are better left untouched? Find out in this Space Invaders Extreme video review.
To quote the video review: “The DS version capitalizes by utilizing both screens for boss battles and bonus rounds, but other than that the action dominantly takes place on the lower screen. On the flip side, the PSP version comes equipped with cleaner animations and graphics. Everything from the invaders appearing on screen in a flipping manner, to the power-ups look sharper on PSP.
Space Invaders Extreme shows what can happen when a classic receives the kind of attention needed for rejuvenation, without sacrificing its core. If you’ve never played Space Invaders before, or simply want to rekindle that old arcade flame, you can’t go wrong with this portable invasion.”
Design — 8.7
Gameplay — 9.0
Presentation — 9.2
Overall — 9.0