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Space Invaders is a classic Super Nintendo game, originally released in 1990. It was developed and published by Taito Corporation. The game is based on the 1978 arcade game of the same name, which was one of the earliest shooting games and a pioneer of the fixed shooter genre.

In Space Invaders, the player controls a small spaceship at the bottom of the screen, while aliens move across the top of the screen in formation. The goal of the game is to shoot down all of the aliens before they reach and destroy your ship. The player can move their ship left or right using either a control pad or joystick, and can fire shots with a button press. As you progress through levels, more aliens will appear and move faster, making them harder to shoot down. Additionally, some aliens will drop bombs that must be avoided or shot down before they reach your ship. Points are awarded for each alien destroyed, and bonus points are given for shooting down multiple aliens at once or for destroying special bonus targets that appear occasionally during play.

The game also features power-ups that can help enhance your ship’s abilities such as increasing its speed or giving it additional firepower. These power-ups appear randomly throughout play and must be collected quickly before they disappear from view. If you manage to survive long enough without being destroyed by an alien or bomb attack, then you will advance to higher levels with even more challenging enemies awaiting you.

Space Invaders has been praised for its simple yet addictive gameplay and iconic visuals. Its legacy continues today as it remains one of gaming’s most beloved titles and has spawned numerous sequels over the years including Space Invaders Extreme (2008) and Space Invaders Infinity Gene (2009). Despite its age, Space Invaders remains an enjoyable experience that stands up well against modern shooters thanks to its timeless design choices and engaging gameplay mechanics.