Reviews of Vector Invaders: Space Shooter

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List of user reviews and ratings for Vector Invaders: Space Shooter

Total ratings

4.30 (Rating count: 1,487)

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Review summary

Vector Invaders: Space Shooter is praised for its nostalgic retro style, faithful sound design, and engaging classic gameplay. Players enjoy its addictive, well-crafted experience reminiscent of 1980s arcade games. However, multiple users note that the game starts off very difficult with rapid enemy firing and demanding two-handed controls. Glitches causing varying enemy speeds and inconsistent bullet behavior detract from the experience. Despite these issues, the app offers a solid and entertaining Space Invaders clone that delights fans of the original.

Pros

Classic and nostalgic gameplay true to the original Space Invaders experience.
Enjoyable retro look, sound design, and effects that evoke 1980s arcade vibes.
Controls are generally easy to use and intuitive for many players.
Entertaining and addictive, keeping players engaged for long sessions.
Well made with evident effort put into recreating original sounds and gameplay mechanics.

Cons

Game difficulty is quite high from the start, with enemies shooting very rapidly and making it hard for players to progress.
Some players find the control scheme cumbersome as it requires two-handed dexterity to move and shoot simultaneously.
Occasional glitches cause inconsistent enemy speeds, such as invaders moving too fast early on, disrupting gameplay balance.
Confusion over inconsistent bullet behavior, with some shots exploding and others not, affecting game predictability and enjoyment.
Enemies and bonus saucers move faster than original versions, leading to frustration for some users.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 4.30

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11% (4)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-01	je*****	Some kind of glitch going on. Sometimes Invaders are working perfectly. Other times the game begins with invaders reaching the bottom waay too fast. Then it becomes almost impossible to play.
Some kind of glitch going on. Sometimes Invaders are working perfectly. Other times the game begins with invaders reaching the bottom waay too fast. Then it becomes almost impossible to play.
2024-11-26	Kr*****	I like this game
I like this game
2024-07-28	Re*****	A really cool version of "Space Invaders" with nice F.X. and features! For those who may find this version a bit much try the "Classic Invaders Retro" by Gazzapper Games. With a 1980's classic computer graphics to appreciate along with its low-key approach.👍🤠👍
A really cool version of "Space Invaders" with nice F.X. and features! For those who may find this version a bit much try the "Classic Invaders Retro" by Gazzapper Games. With a 1980's classic computer graphics to appreciate along with its low-key approach.👍🤠👍
2024-04-17	Pi*****	Nice.
Nice.
2024-01-21	La*****	Very good gameplay, easy to use. The only thing I don't like is the levels don't build up. Level 1 straight away has loads shots fired at the player. Really would like the original game as playable on pc websites...no where else to be found!
Very good gameplay, easy to use. The only thing I don't like is the levels don't build up. Level 1 straight away has loads shots fired at the player. Really would like the original game as playable on pc websites...no where else to be found!
2023-08-03	Da*****	I thought it was going to be a Galaga game it's more of like Space Invaders first Space Invaders game it's pretty good but hard but as a Galaga game it's really bad
I thought it was going to be a Galaga game it's more of like Space Invaders first Space Invaders game it's pretty good but hard but as a Galaga game it's really bad
2023-07-13	Jo*****	Good remake, it is a little hard which isnt a bad thing, nice graphics, sound design is nice, controls are great.
Good remake, it is a little hard which isnt a bad thing, nice graphics, sound design is nice, controls are great.
2023-04-05	Sn*****	Control's haphazard. The invaders shoot 4 or 5 times more & faster. The bonus saucer is way faster the the original. With work. This game could be good.
Control's haphazard. The invaders shoot 4 or 5 times more & faster. The bonus saucer is way faster the the original. With work. This game could be good.
2022-12-19	to*****	Would love to have joystick as am playing on tablet and also a way to remove ads absolutely no need to watch an ad every time it restarts would pay premium for those 2 options
Would love to have joystick as am playing on tablet and also a way to remove ads absolutely no need to watch an ad every time it restarts would pay premium for those 2 options
2022-12-03	E.*****	This is very good! What console did you base this off of, and is it possibly the GCE Vectrex?
This is very good! What console did you base this off of, and is it possibly the GCE Vectrex?