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Space Invaders Extreme
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 22 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Taito Corporation
Developer: Backbone Entertainment
Genre(s): Shooter
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: May 6, 2009
Summary
[Xbox Live Arcade] Space Invaders Extreme is a total reinvention of the classic Space Invaders, offering a true high-definition experience with upbeat electronic tracks, and dazzling new graphics and gameplay. Multiplayer features are now expanded with four-player versus and co-op multiplayer modes for even more Xbox LIVE fun. There's something here for fans and new players alike. Space Invaders Extreme stays true to the simple, yet highly addictive core gameplay of the classic Space Invaders arcade game and its 2-D aesthetics, while introducing innovative new features, faster gameplay, and new modes for an even more fun and intense game. [Taito]
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What The Critics Said
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TeamXbox
While it’s abundantly-clear that SIE is an ode to the original, it’s also thankfully apparent that its creators did their homework on what makes a successful modern video game, too.
Read Full Review >GamePro
While it would be nice if the old school version were included with this new download, “Space Invaders Extreme” is exactly what gamers want in an arcade title – its hard to put down, inexpensive, and a blast to play.
Read Full Review >ZTGameDomain
Space Invaders Extreme is a great reboot for fans of the old version, and a great place for new players to experience the classic gameplay.
Read Full Review >WonderwallWeb
Space Invaders Extreme is a great update on the classic game and well worth your time and points.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
Arcade gamers will find Space Invaders Extreme to be extremely fun.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
Altogether, I really enjoyed Space Invaders Extreme because it's a lot of fun and serves as a great revival of a classic franchise.
Read Full Review >Gaming Nexus
Still, if you somehow missed this game last year, then there's no excuse for you to not pick up this incredible $10 shooter!
Read Full Review >Giant Bomb
Space Invaders Extreme is a great game, but the bunk network code is a real bummer. If replaying stages for bigger combos and higher scores to unlock more stages and bonus modes sounds like your type of game, though, you'll probably get really obsessed and absolutely get your money's worth.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Space Invaders Extreme is short, but there's plenty to keep your hands, eyes, and ears occupied during this psychedelic invasion.
Read Full Review >Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
A firm five on the Keanu Reeves Extreme-O-Meter, but on the Xbox World scale, it's a [4-star]. [Apr 2009, p.105]
Gamer.nl
Space Invaders Extreme paves the way for retro gaming, with a combination of nostalgia and fresh gameplay elements in a trendy setting. Finished off with a strong musical framework.
Read Full Review >Console Monster
It’s one of the better re-makes on the Xbox Live Arcade though the lack of game modes is a slight disappointment, despite the fact that the ones evident in the game do a great job of keeping players entertained.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
Modern mechanics give this chestnut new life. [Mar 2009, p.81]
Read Full Review >IGN
The Xbox Live Arcade version of Taito's 2008 handheld game might have all the same elements that made an incredible shooter on the PSP and Nintendo DS, but as a console experience it's dialed down to simply "good."
Read Full Review >1UP
I can see myself buying it again for XBLA, just because I enjoy the core game so much. At any rate, it's $5 cheaper than the retail handheld versions, so you're getting an extra affordable edition of a universally-praised shooter.
Read Full Review >Gamervision
It’s enjoyable, and brings back nostalgic memories of playing the original Space Invaders in arcades (because I was too young to know that the game was already fifteen years old). However, Space Invaders Extreme is easily overshadowed by two comparable XBLA games: Geometry Wars 2 and Pac-Man Championship Edition.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
While not being the first ever re-imagining of Space Invaders, Space Invaders Extreme is certainly the most striking, both visually and mechanically.
Read Full Review >Gaming Target
Too often, an old game becomes an "extreme" game with the addition of pulsating light displays and techno music. But after the colorful, swirling backgrounds turn to black, Space Invaders Extreme is still just Space Invaders, a game that is over 30 years old.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
The whole package is smoother and shinier than Nuno Bettencourt's hair. It's not a bargain, and it's not the best game you'll play this year, but it's probably the best game you'll ever play with the word "Extreme" in the title.
Read Full Review >X360 Magazine UK
Better than the vast majority of Live Arcade's retro efforts. [Issue#44, p.99]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 5.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
