A&B Computing


Alien Destroyer

Publisher: Beebug
Machine: BBC Model B

 
Published in A&B Computing 1.08

This is yet another (yawn!) version of the father of all modern video games - Space Invaders. Your laser base must destroy aliens dropping bombs as they advance down the screen from left to right. The laser can hide behind one of three shields, and a spaceship occasionally flies over, which scores 100 or 200 points. The game is over when the invaders land (i.e. reach the bottom of the screen) or when all of your three laser bases are blown up. A bonus base is awarded after the second wave of invaders has been eliminated.

This version offers a high score table and multi-coloured hi-res graphics. The sound is also good, but I quickly grew tired of it, as after four years of playing, Space Invaders of any type bores me to death. Quite a good version: good value if you are a Space Invaders fan.