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Galaxy Invader 1000 – Casual Game Review
Galaxy Invader 1000 is a Casual/Action game from Rob Wilmot, first launched in 6th July 2013.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 16+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Galaxy Invader 1000 Stand Out
First there was the original Galaxy Invader (Galaxy Invader 1978). Now this sequel, also known as Cosmic Fire Away, blasts you back to the 1980's again when games were simple but very addictive. An accurate recreation of the VFD LSI game by CGL, Gakken, Tandy and other companies of that time. Fun for all ages with three difficulty levels. All those retro sounds and that vacuum fluorescent display are here. This was a classic and very popular toy back then. Now it is a rare and collectable item but YOU can own it right now! These types of machines were made by companies such as Grandstand, Tomy, Entex, CGL, Tandy, Bandai and Epoch to name but a few.
*Screenshots show actual app in action and original artwork based on the original packaging. See how close to the real thing it is!
• Accurate simulation of the classic handheld machine
• Full retro sounds
• 3 difficulty levels
• Simple and addictive
• Totally nostalgic
• iCade support
HOW TO PLAY
- Set speed control to the desired level. Slide power on/off switch to "on"
- Move the Missile Launch lever side by side to aim at Invader or UFO and press Missile Launch button.
- Game ends when you obtain 1,000 points or when all 3 Missile Launchers are destroyed or when Invader captures G-zone or when you have shot all of your 250 Missiles.
- When you obtain 700 points, one Missile Launcher and 50 Missiles are given as a bonus.
- To start a new game simply switch slide to "off" and then to "on" again.
- If using with iCade or compatible controller, press the iCade button on top left and you can now use a joystick and red fire(5) button.
NOTE: pressing this without connection to a compatible Bluetooth controller will bring up the keyboard. If this happens just press the button again to turn it off.
The original version is also available by us called "Galaxy Invader 1978"
This Casual game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Galaxy Invader 1000 is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 1st August 2023
Recent improvements include:
Fixed some issues with longer iphone screens
Download & Availability
Galaxy Invader 1000 is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Galaxy Invader 1000 on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
We cant believe someone actually created an ambulation for an actual electronic game of the 1970s/80s. Whoever you are, please oh please make more emulations of other games! We will say that the controls are a bit hard to grasp using a touchscreen, but we guess Ill have to get a controller to fix that, however, Im giving it five stars plus plus plus because this is exactly the kind of thing we need in this new digital age. Please let make other emulations of other games and heres a challenge for you, if you can find an old Merlin or a master Merlin, we would just absolutely love it if youve made an emulation for that as well, You might want to try Simon before moving onto other games as thats probably the easiest thing to emulate. And again, excellent we cant say it enough very very excellent work! You should also know that Im a person with multiple disabilities and this more than helps with managing our disabilities thank you for helping out people that have multiple disabilities. This is so needed now.
5/5 game/app. The sound, graphics, controls everything is exactly like the old handheld. We were looking at your other apps and its Amazing what you do, keep retro alive our friend.
Same sounds, look, & game play as the original handheld. The left to right toggle takes a little getting used to playing on a phone but youll be a pro at it in no time.
Our two sons and we played this game on the original device. We finally installed a phone jack on it so the family could get a little peace and quite. Our sons are all grown now with families of their own. But we can relive those days playing space invaders on our iPads.
Since theses games are getting expensive and hart to find, this is a good chance to play them! Thanks.
Just like we remember! Works very well. Like the controls, mostly with 8-bitty.
We have the actual game (Tandy Fire Away). This is one of our favorite games from our childhood. This is just about as dead on as you can get. Great game.
We had this game as a kid . Plays just the same! Great work.
The game is a retro style game. It has very simplistic UI and no fancy graphics. But the game play is very fun. If you are into the retro style game, you get to try this one.
This is a fun retro game! The design is great and reminds us of a game we used to play ages ago :).
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 3.2
- Size: 29.64 MB
- iOS: 12.1 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Rob Wilmot
Last updated: 1st August 2023 | Genre: Casual, Action | Developer: Rob Wilmot