Space Invaders (for ZX Spectrum/TS2068/TC2068)is a freearcadevideo game that was made by indie developer,SplinterGU. It is a port of theretro classic game, Space Invaders, specifically for theZX SpectrumandTimex Sinclairrange of home personal computers and their corresponding modernemulatorstoday.
Space Invaders (for ZX Spectrum/TS2068/TC2068) joins the likes ofMetamorphosis Final gameandS.o.L.oin anever-growing list of game portsthat are being made for the classic personal home computer system. The game comes invarious versionsdepending on the system and type of gameplay that players want to experience.
If you're along-time fanor you've played the classic game before, Space Invaders will feelfamiliarto you and pretty much playsthe same wayas you remember it. You get the same retro8-bit pixel artgraphics and the same sound effects throughout, as well. The main game screen has yourlives and creditsindicated at the bottom, and theindividual scores and hi-scoresare displayed at the top.
You can play right away by clicking on thePlayoption from the top of the menu. There's also ascore tableshowing thevarious enemiesyou'll face and thecorresponding pointsyou get for each one. Head to theConfigure Optionssection to set various parameters in the game, including thenumber of lives, toggling display options, and choosing thecontrol schemefor Player 1 and Player 2.
Lastly, the game comes with some nice modern additions, such as50hz refresh rategaming, somegraphics improvements, and support for variousjoystick and gamepads. Space Invaders is available for the ZX Spectrum and the Timex Sinclair 2068 specifically, and you'll need the correct emulator for either one. The different versions of the game areconfusinganddon't have clear descriptions, though, so choose carefully.
If you want torelive the classicor you're looking to experience arush of nostalgia, there is no game from the past that is asmemorableas Space Invaders is. Now, with the help of emulation, it's possible to play the game again with Space Invaders (for ZX Spectrum/TS2068/TC2068). It looks, feels, and plays exactly the way it did all those years ago, and for a lot of people, that is enough to warrant giving it a try.
