Space Invaders Forever: Special Edition

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Space Invaders Forever: Special Edition bundles three arcade classics with bonus collectibles. Play as a shipfighter in Space Invaders Extreme, blasting through 16 stages of alien waves and boss battles. Team up to four in Gigamax 4 SE for speed-focused co-op stages. Switch to Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders to paddle-blast invaders in a fusion of brick-breaking and shooter mechanics. Each mode keeps controls simple but adds twists like hidden bonuses and stage gimmicks. The edition includes physical items like a keychain, stickers, and a poster alongside the games. Fans appreciate the direct ports of TAITO’s polished arcade originals, with co-op and solo modes offering varied replay value. The package leans heavily on nostalgia but plays smooth on Switch. Reviews note the collectibles are a nice touch for completists, though new players might find the games repetitive beyond casual sessions.

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Space Invaders Extreme: Space Invaders Extreme has arrived to invade consoles 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, packed with devious Invaders and fiendish boss fights. Practice individual stages in Free Play, then boost your high score to new heights in Arcade Mode! Can you find all the countless, hidden bonuses? Welcome to the new invasion! Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE: Team up with up to 3 friends to shoot down the Invaders to clear the stages as fast as possible. This brand new 4-player-coop-experience offers new stages, gimmicks and new music written by TAITO's in-house sound team 'ZUNTATA'. Arkanoid vs Space Invaders: Arkanoid vs Space Invaders is the perfect union of two arcade kings. Two of TAITO’s most iconic and beloved video game series clash on console and combine elements from both arcade classics. Players are controlling the Arkanoid Vaus paddle ship to defeat waves of Space Invaders.