Space Invaders Forever Review (PlayStation 4/5)

Space Invaders Extreme has arrived with greatly improved graphics and interactive sound to deliver a new immersive experience! Packed with vibrant visuals and a pulsing soundtrack, Space Invaders Extreme comes with 16 stages, filled with invaders and huge boss fights.

Pros:

• Decent graphics.
• 1.71GB download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Plays on Playstation 5.
• Three games-Space Invaders extreme, Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE, and Arkanoid Vs Space Invaders.
• Each game shows a short video playing and bio on the game and the history of that version.
• Space Invaders Extreme-
  • 2 modes- arcade and free play.
  • Language-JP/EN/FR/DE/IT/ES.
  • A flashy version of the game with power-ups like new shot types.
  • Bonus rounds will happen when triggered and range from shooting a particular color to roulette.
  • Big boss battles.
  • A lot of visual and vocal feedback.
  • Very in your face.
  • Simple controls.
  • Banging upbeat soundtrack.
  • End of stage breakdown.
  • Free play any level you clear in arcade mode.
  • Combo counter.
  • Arcade mode has a tiered level select screen with difficulties going up.
  • Help section with diagrams.
  • Autofire and hold power-up buttons.
• Quit games to go back to game selection.
• Games will have the classic game noises and beeps within them.
• Classic gameplay at its core.
• Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE-
  • 1-4 player local co-op.
  • Can play solo.
  • Remixes of the game with boss battles and wave variations.
  • Players can be next to each other and shoot at the same time for a power shot that stacks with more players.
  • Big boss battles.
• Arkanoid vs Space Invaders-
  • Has an initial tutorial.
  • Control the ship with the touchpad.
  • Has cutscenes and an intro.
  • Combo counter.
  • Japanese voice work.
  • Combines both games by enemies attacking in true Space Invaders style and you reflecting shots with your Vaus (ship) ala Arkanoid.
  • Collect power-ups.
  • Attack mode-attack and fill your bar and get your character’s skill that you can fire.
  • End of stage breakdown.
  • 40 characters to unlock each with unique skill attacks.
  • World map level select.
  • Levels are timed and have a target objective for enemies.
  • Skill activation-manual or automatic.
  • Help-image based tutorial area.
  • Own in-game achievements.
  • Use the stick and touchpad as a cursor in the menus and level select.
  • Shortcut buttons for menus.
  • Upbeat soundtrack.
  • Addictive.
  • A lot of gameplay.
  • Bite-sized levels.
  • 300 levels-150 normal and 150 harder ones.
  • Big boss fights.
  • Items- four of them and you use coins earned in-game to buy a use-ball strength doubled, attack mode plus 50 percent, ship length increased by 50 percent, and activate attack mode when the timer reaches zero (once only).
  • Puzzle elements.
  • Coins rewarded for performance.

Cons:

• Only one Platinum trophy for all three games.
• Games don’t have sensitivity sliders.
• Only one control layout.
• No online leaderboards.
• Arkanoid vs Space Invaders is touchpad control only.
• Releasing the touchpad and reapplying pressure can reset it and ruin your run.