Space Invaders Forever

Space Invaders Forever

December 11, 2020

ActionArcade Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4

One of the most important arcade classics in video game history is back… FOREVER! Space Invaders Extreme has arrived 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, filled with invaders …

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Critic Reviews (29)

Aaron Botts Gamer Escape Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"If you’re looking for a centralized platform to play these games, the bulk of the titles offered here are fun enough to keep you engaged for quick bouts of alien-blasting action. Would I go out and grab this at full …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"Space Invaders Forever contains 3 very different alien-shooting experiences in one enjoyable collection. Whether you prefer fending off invaders solo or with a few friends, you&s;re bound to have a great time with these fantastic games."

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Alparslan Gürlek Atarita Dec 2020
70.0 /100

"Space Invaders ForeverIs a delightful game with classic texture and three games of different structures. It&s;s nice to be able to experience three beautiful games from a single point with this compilation, even though they have a little roughness."

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

45.0

"With the insane amount of replay value from Extreme, and the lengthy content from Arkanoid Vs, you can’t go wrong with Forever, and even as the PS4’s only SKU of the collection, I feel it’s still worth a pickup, though …"

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Donald Theriault NintendoWorldReport Dec 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"The Space Invaders Forever might keep me playing forever between grabbing everything in the Arkanoid game and trying to boost my scores in Extreme. But it&s;s impossible to ignore what&s;s been left out to try and get people to shell …"

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Frank Wood MonsterVine Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"From people who have never touched Space Invaders to the high score holders of yore, I think there’s a whole lot of good in this package, and it’s worth checking out!"

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Gareth Chadwick TheSixthAxis Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Space Invaders Forever is pretty great for anyone who&s;s a fan of Space Invaders. It offers three games that are very different in approach, one of them with a fresh lick of paint and one focused on local multiplayer for …"

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Geoff Girardin KeenGamer Dec 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"A gaming classic returns! Space Invaders Forever brings three titles to Nintendo Switch with varying degrees of success. Our review covers the whole package, so get ready for a deep dive into those would-be alien overlords. They might not be …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Dec 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Space Invaders Forever has some entertaining games but it is disappointing the developers did not put a little more work into this collection. Each game feels like a straight port from its original system instead of being adapted and improved …"

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Jason Flatt But Why Tho? Dec 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

20.0

"Space Invaders Forever is a nice celebration of the franchise. Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders are both quite fun and could make for great occupation on a long trip or while trying to kill time. They’re quite …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Retro remix collections tend to be a mixed bag, but for fans of arcade classics even though not every title in Forever is equally compelling it still delivers the goods..."

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Dec 2020
75.0 /100

"Space Invaders Forever offers some good arcade score chasing fun but might not be for every fan out there. For $30 you are getting a really good Space Invaders Extreme game, a fun mobile port, and a multiplayer Space Invaders …"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

20.0

"Space Invaders Forever is a solid but overpriced collection that presents three unique spins on the classic Space Invaders formula. It&s;s by no means complete, but whether you&s;re looking for a quick party game or some solitary nostalgia, there&s;s a …"

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Kyle Bell Game Freaks 365 Dec 2020
60.0 /100

"Space Invaders Forever is a pretty decent compilation. Each of the games included in this is different enough that you should stay entertained for a while. However, for the $30 price tag, Taito could have included more classic titles. Fans …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"If you’re looking for fun, retro-inspired titles in one package, Space Invaders Forever can fulfill your needs. But bear in mind this isn’t a retro collection. You’re getting a DS game, a mobile spinoff and whatever the hell Gigamax 4 …"

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60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"Space Invaders Forever has two good modes."

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Dec 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Space Invaders Forever drops a trio of games in your lap that bring a variety of gameplay for solo and multiplayer experiences. It certainly treats the Space Invaders franchise appropriately, even though not all the games included work as planned."

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Nick Herber Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

30.0

"Space Invaders Forever is a cool collection of games based on the classic alien blasting classic. They all serve a slightly different function from single player, to multiplayer to an almost puzzle-y mashup with Arkanoid. None of these titles has …"

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Nikitas Kavouklis Enternity.gr Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Space Invaders Forever, is a collection that will keep you stuck on the screen, without realizing that you wanted to play only for ten minutes, but three hours later the thirst for fun has not yet been quenched."

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Pedro Díaz San Miguel 33bits Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Space Invaders Forever is a compilation of three games: Space Invaders Extreme is an addictive game from 10 years ago and a good successor to the saga. Arkanoid vs Space Invaders is a converted mobile game that can only be …"

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Rob Pitt GamePitt Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Despite being rather bare-bones, Space Invaders Forever contains two awesome modernised editions of the game and one which is best played with friends. Even if you never grew up playing Space Invaders, the game is still fun to play today, …"

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Rudy Lavaux Cubed3 Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

20.0

"Space Invaders Forever is a three-game package, where one of them is downright excellent, one of them is an interesting and fun concept, but isn&s;t the most comfortable to play with on Switch, and the last one is only a …"

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Scott MacDonald Hey Poor Player Dec 2020
70.0 /100

"In the Space Invaders Forever collection, Space Invaders Extreme is obviously the star of the show. If you haven’t played it yet, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders is a fun inclusion, but …"

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Sean Davies FingerGuns Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"A trio of twists on a classic, Space Invaders Forever brings together 3 inventive titles that can fill an evening with friends or a weekend score chasing alone. There’s caveats with all 3 games that long time fans will need …"

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Simon Brown GameGrin Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"An interesting trio of games that are fun to play but the collection as a whole feels a little barebones. For a series as important as Space Invaders it feels a little underwhelming though Space Invaders Extreme is still well …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Space Invaders Forever demonstrates the timeless appeal of the classic Taito game. Extreme mode is modern and enjoyable, while Gigamax 4 SE is less notable. It&s;s a great way to rediscover an iconic production."

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Thomas Dacombe Movies Games and Tech Dec 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

10.0

"Overall, Space Invaders Forever seems lacking in any real thought, while extreme is a delightful trance trip. Gigamax 4SE offers so little, and Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders is a frustrating addition to the collection that feels like a complete afterthought …"

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Tiago Herrmann GameBlast Dec 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

1.0

"Space Invaders Forever is a questionable collection and difficult to recommend, so it would be much more attractive to see all of its content in a more robust and complete compilation. Although the gameplay, soundtrack and visuals of the included …"

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Tim Larsson GBAtemp Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"If you liked Space Invaders Extreme when it was previously released, or enjoy that kind of arcade action this is for you. If you like the idea of playing Space Invaders with 3 buddies, then this is definitely for you! …"

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