List of Space Invaders Video Games - Arcade Games

Arcade Games

Title Details
Space Invaders
Original release date(s):
June 1978		 Release years by system:
1978 – Arcade
1980 – Atari 2600, Atari 400 and 800
1982 – Atari 5200, Handheld electronic games
1985 – Nintendo Entertainment System, SG-1000
1999 – WonderSwan
2002 – Sky Active
2006 – VG Pocket Caplet
2007 – Mobile phone
2009 – iOS
Notes:
  • A shortage of yen in Japan, which led to an increase in production of 100-yen coins, is attributed to the game's popularity.
  • By 2007, it had generated almost US$500 million in revenue.
  • Several publications attribute the expansion of the video game industry from a novelty into a global industry to the success of the game.
  • The Atari 2600 version was the first official licensing of an arcade game and became the first "killer app" by quadrupling the system's sales.
  • The Atari versions feature different sets of gameplay variants.
  • The handheld electronic games include LCD and VFD versions developed by Tiger Electronics and Ramtex. Clones were also created by other companies.
  • Early 1980s handheld electronic versions are considered collectables.
Space Invaders Part II
Original release date(s):
1979		 Release years by system:
1979 – Arcade
1990 – Game Boy and Skill for Prizes
Notes:
  • It was released in the United States as Deluxe Space Invaders (also known as Space Invaders Deluxe)
  • The United States version features a different graphical color scheme and a lunar-city background.
  • The Game Boy version was released only in Japan and used the Game Link Cable for the multiplayer mode.
  • The Skill for Prizes version is titled Prize Space Invaders and features increased difficulty. Players are rewarded with money.
  • Designer Nishikado prefers its gameplay over other Space Invaders titles, citing the game's variety.
Space Invaders II
Original release date(s):
1980		 Release years by system:
1980 – Arcade
Notes:
  • It was released exclusively in the United States in a cocktail-table format.
  • The game features a competitive two-player mode.
Return of the Invaders
Original release date(s):
1985		 Release years by system:
1985 – Arcade
Notes:
  • It features updated color graphics as well as more complex movements and attack patterns for the aliens.
  • The game was developed by UPL
Super Space Invaders '91
Original release date(s):
1990		 Release years by system:
1990 – Arcade
1991 – Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, PC, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Notes:
  • Also known as Majestic Twelve: The Space Invaders Part IV.
  • The game features new graphics and gameplay elements, as well as a two-player mode.
  • It uses Taito's F1/F2 system hardware.
  • The home versions are titled Super Space Invaders.
  • The Sega Master System manual for the game included a comprehensive history of the Space Invaders franchise.
Mininvaders
Original release date(s):
1990		 Release years by system:
1990 – Arcade
Notes:
  • It was released only in Japan.
  • The audio and scoring are omitted.
Space Invaders DX
Original release date(s):
1993		 Release years by system:
1993 – Arcade
1994 – Game Boy and Super Nintendo Entertainment System
1995 – TurboGrafx-CD
1996 – Sega Saturn
1997 – PlayStation
2001 – Nuon
Notes:
  • A remake of the original with several new options and gameplay elements, including a competitive two-player mode.
  • Introduced a "parody mode" that replaces the traditional sprites by those from other Taito games including Arkanoid, Bubble Bobble, The NewZealand Story, and Darius.
  • Early versions use Taito's B system hardware, while later ones use Taito's F3 system hardware.
  • The home versions were released as Space Invaders - The Original Game. Other names include: Space Invaders XL on the Nuon, Space Invaders '94 on the Game Boy and Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and Space Invaders 2000 and Space Invaders 1500 on two PlayStation re-releases.
  • The home releases feature variants of the two-player mode.
  • The Game Boy release was an update to the 1990 version of Space Invaders Part II. Extra options similar to Space Invaders DX are available when played via Nintendo's Super Game Boy.
  • The first PlayStation release lacked the two-player mode. Subsequent PlayStation re-releases in 1998 and 2001 restored it. The 2001 release, known as The Invaders and Space Invaders 1500, includes a 3D version, and was part of D3 Publisher's Simple series of budget games that sell for ¥1500.
  • The Super Nintendo Entertainment System version was also released on Nintendo's Virtual Console.
Space Invaders '95
Original release date(s):
1995		 Release years by system:
1995 – Arcade
Notes:
  • An updated, parody version of the original arcade game that features colorful, super deformed designs.
  • The game is also known as Akkanvader and Space Invaders '95: Attack of the Lunar Loonies
  • It uses Taito's F3 system hardware.
  • A 2004 release on the PC was canceled.
Space Invaders The Beat Attacker
Original release date(s):
2008		 Release years by system:
2008 – Arcade
Notes:
  • A rhythm-game style game in which the players shoots three defense turret by stepping over three control panels
  • Dedicated cabinet sports a giant LED display
  • The game awards achievement tickets which can be exchanged for prizes

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