SPACE INVADERS App Reviews

I only recently found this little gem although it looks like its been around awhile (and not updated, for that matter). Overall a good re-creation of the game I fed my allowance to back in 1977. Sound and graphics exactly as I remember! Couple issues: - accelerometer control doesnt work at all - somethings up with getting this on both iPhone and iPad, I finally was able to without paying twice, it shouldnt be that hard It seems that Taito put this out and has neglected it since. Cmon guys, this is the game that MADE you. Oh, and could we get "Deluxe Space Invaders" also? Thanks.

Please get this right, all we want is original Taito Space Invaders, big on the screen with nothing else, now the control buttons are gone and what are these big blue stripes across the screen? I am happy to give a 5 star review when this is done right, please stop being so creative with the app and give us the classic game

Updated this app and I got a smaller screen. These folks behind this app do not support. Theirs an old saying in my hood, what goes around comes around. How do you folks behind this app look yourselves in the mirror?

I havent played this game on my iPhone for quite a while, so Im not familiar with the updates that people are complaining about. I just now played it for the first time in a long time, and I found it extremely enjoyable and I have no idea why people are complaining about the updates. I found it to be flawless and reminded me of the time when I worked as a dishwasher at a bar that had this game in 1981 and we would drill a hole in a quarter and used thin fishing line to get free games. Personally, I highly recommend this app.

If youre old school and remember pumping quarters in this arcade when it came out, you will love this port of a legend in gaming. A lot of you probably werent around when this phenomenon hit the scene. If you were around at that time, you know that this game is a must have in your collection. This is video game history. Totally worth so much more than they are offering it for. Oh and no issues with game play at all. Not even on my 3G. This game takes me back.

At the menu, theres like a huge space between the first option and second option and whenever I hit pause it wont let me continue and I have to exit it. Please fix this Taito! I love Space Invaders! :(

Update to 1.0.5 broke the game. I can no longer control the ship. My original review is below and i will delete this message about the game being broken when an update fixes it. Original Review As advertised and works fine on my 3GS. Turned up view to max 140% and it looks fine. Wish the game saved progress on quit though.

Im not sure if I should get the next version from what im hearing from other comments.

The resume butten dosent work

Worthless App. Does not have controls.

Was working fine until the last upgrade. The controls have disappeared completely! I rate this ZERO until its fixed!

I love space invaders, but this version is limited by tiny screen size( even on 140%) and poor joystick control. Please , please remedy so we can enjoy this classic.

Its great, i love it. But it needs a landscape option. I cant play this too long with my fingers cramping up. I love this game, i really do, but please take this into consideration. Oh, and the pause screen freezes. Please update it. It hasnt been updated in a long time.

This game is awesome. If theyd just utilize the sdk available for ions icade support this game would be retro bliss!!!

Is it really worth 5 bucks? No. Is it really that addictive? No. Is it absolutely stunning for iPod? No. My recommendation would be to get Space Invaders Infinity Gene or Groove Coaster or either Bust-A-Move or Bubble Bobble Double or even Arkanoid! But this?...... Not worth a whole 5 bucks!

I purchased this games because I have spent much time playing this as a kid in the arcade. I like this port for a number of reasons. First, as a retro-gamer, I am particular about a game being emulated/recreated to be faithful to the original. This version of Space Invaders does this very well. I especially liked how the developer recreated the different looks with the overlays, color, and black/white. This was a nice touch. The original art, which appeared on the arcade machine are also provided. Second, I praise the developer for recreating the original feel of the controls, at least as well as could be done on a touch platform. The ship moves at the speed as it did in the arcade. Lastly, the genius of this port is also in what it did not try to do, which is try to recreate the original game, which was only several thousand kilobytes into a game that takes about 40 or 50 megabytes. Too many other ports do this and thereby lose the feel of the original. This developer kept it sweet, simple, and to the point, which is recreating the original arcade experience. A landscape option (as others have noted) would be nice, but it does not make or break the game in my opinion. It is most playable on touch devices the way it is. My only complaint of this port is the cost. $4.99 is a bit steep in my opinion, though I guess one could argue: then why did you purchase it if you thought it was too expensive? If you really loved this game then I recommend it (even at the expensive price).

Such a fun game dont listen to any other review, best game works perfectly.

Its good. You just need a bigger screen and a local or online leader board and itd be awesome.

They nailed the retro graphics and sounds but the screen in to small without landscape. The controls are a little bit clunky

If you liked Space Invaders as a kid, you will love this game! It is perfectly recreated by the company that originally made it. You can choose different screen options that make it look like the original monochrome version or the later partial and full-color versions. I feel like Im a kid again! Even my 9-year-old son is really enjoying it, too. Theres just something about the classics. Thanks, Taito! Go retro!