# Space Cadet Defender HD: Invaders

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id513176479](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id513176479)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id513176479`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SixHourSoft LLC
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (467 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2017-03-31
- **First published:** 2012-06-28
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/space-cadet-defender-hd-invaders/id513176479)

## Description

Space Cadet Defender HD: Invaders is an HD retina-graphics arcade shooter where you defend Earth from a relentless alien horde. With 150+ levels, fast-paced action, ship upgrades, boss battles, and powerups, it delivers classic invaders-style arcade mayhem with modern visuals and GameCenter high scores.

Whats New includes HD graphics for retina displays, new levels, and upgraded ships. Save and resume your progress as you tackle increasingly tougher waves, using strategy and upgrades to conquer the aliens and save Earth.

## Rankings

- #76,645 — Overall
- #40 — space

## Review summary

Space Cadet Defender HD is widely praised for its fun, challenging gameplay, nostalgic old-school shooter vibe, easy-to-learn controls, and its endless waves mode that keeps players engaged. It also appeals to families and is seen as relatively light on monetization. The major recurring criticisms are brutal level difficulty and grinding for upgrades, pricey upgrades/IAP, occasional control quirks, and glitches or hit-detection issues. Overall it’s a solid, nostalgic arcade shooter with lasting appeal, though progress can be frustrating without spending.

### Pros

- Fun and challenging gameplay.
- Nostalgic old-school space shooter feel.
- Controls are easy to learn / pick up.
- Family-friendly and accessible for kids.
- Endless waves mode provides ongoing play.

### Cons

- Very hard level progression and some stages are extremely difficult.
- Upgrades/medals are overpriced and require grinding or IAP.
- Control responsiveness can be inconsistent (arrow-style controls).
- Glitches, hit-detection issues, and occasional bugs.
- Bullet recon can be annoying or cannot be turned off.

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