Arcade Archives 2: Space Invaders

Release:: 25 December 2025
Developer:: Taito
Publisher:: Hamster Corporation
Age:: PEGI 8
Platforms:: Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S
Genres:: Arcade Shooter
Franchise:: Space Invaders
Languages:: Deutsch English (US) Español (España) Français Italiano 日本語

Summary

Space Invaders is an arcade video game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978. It is one of the earliest shooting games and the aim is to defeat waves of aliens with a laser cannon to earn as many points as possible. This Arcade Archives edition emulates both black/white and colored versions with a combination of color filters and backgrounds mimicking the original arcade machines, along with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support for smoother playback of the original frame rate.

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Arcade Archives 2 SPACE INVADERS

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Arcade Archives 2 SPACE INVADERSAdd to WishlistAdd to WishlistAdd to WishlistAdd to WishlistAdd to WishlistAdd to Wishlist SPACE INVADERS is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1978. The origin of the masterpiece that once captivated all of Japan has finally arrived on Arcade Archives This title includes both the black-and-white and color versions, and the sound has been reproduced to the limit of how it sounded back then. Experience the timeless legend once again The “Arcade Archives”series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games. It also includes convenient features such as difficulty and screen settings, rewind, rapid-fire, and multiple save slots. In addition, players can compete for the best scores with players around the world through online rankings. “Arcade Archives 2” adds a new “TIME ATTACK MODE” to the lineup of “ORIGINAL MODE,” “HI SCORE MODE,” and “CARAVAN MODE” included in the Arcade Archives series. In “TIME ATTACK MODE,” players compete to clear the game as quickly as possible, regardless of the score achieved. VRR Variable Refresh Rate support has also been added, allowing gameplay to be reproduced even closer to the original arcade experience. Please enjoy these iconic arcade games that defined an era with the “Arcade Archives” series This product can only be played on PlayStation🄬5. In addition to this product, there is also the PlayStation🄬4 software Arcade Archives SPACE INVADERS. There is no compatibility between the save data of this product and the PlayStation🄬4 software Arcade Archives SPACE INVADERS, nor is there compatibility with the additional content. Please be careful not to purchase duplicates or the wrong product. If you have purchased PlayStation🄬4 Arcade Archives SPACE INVADERS, you will be able to purchase PlayStation🄬5 Arcade Archives 2 SPACE INVADERS as part of a Game Owner Discount. The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. 10016982 · Source