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Space Cadet Defender – Entertainment Game Review
Space Cadet Defender is a Entertainment/Action/Casual game from SixHourSoft LLC, first launched in 15th December 2009.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 22+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Space Cadet Defender Stand Out
FEATURES:
- Fast paced, exciting invaders style arcade game.
- 50 Unique levels, can you pass them all?
- Enhance your ship with powerful upgrades.
- Boss levels with powerful Alien Overlords.
- Unique powerups.
- View friends scores, both local and world.
- Save and restore in-progress games.
These are troubling times. Earth’s very existence is threatened. Alien invaders from outer space have been sent to destroy our planet. You have been called up to repel their attack. You must plan your battle strategy well and upgrade your fighter ship as the fight progresses to defeat the increasingly advanced alien space craft. Beware, their powerful overlords are watching and will join the fight to help the alien forces destroy us. We’re counting on you. Earth is counting on you. You can do it, you are a Space Cadet!
This Entertainment game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Space Cadet Defender is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 22nd July 2012
Recent improvements include:
- Bug fixes, performance improvements.
- Added link to the new Space Cadet Defender HD.
Download & Availability
Space Cadet Defender is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Space Cadet Defender 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 play anymore they say you need to update the app. Please do we would hate to have to delete it. Its a shame that we cant find other game like it.
Probably the game we play the most. We also appreciate that it works on version 4.2.1 on our iTouch.
We love this game please update your software.. Id hate to delete it.
Good game we're just not very good at it. Otherwise very good graphics.
It is much better. Higher graphics, better control, and overall feels smoother. Much better.
This was a neat game until ios7.3 came out. Now we can't enter our score anymore. And just when we're advancing the aliens get faster. We're not spending 10 cents on an app. When we get tired of this one……which is gonna be soon…. We'll find something else.
If you wanted, you could buy over $50. In options. WOW! Once you buy one or over 50 power up options which cost from .99 cents to over $50, it's only good for one game! If one is dumb enough to do this just to get a higher score than someone else on just one game, it's your money. Other than that, we like the game. We would of given this game 4 stars if not the fact that after playing this game for a while, about half the levels have become very boring to us.
Let us guess, sales got slow due to no updates so you thought you would give an update whose sole purpose was to add IAP's, then a day later make the app free… Hrmmm, we have played this game on and off since released and we have never seen anyone requesting IAP nor needing to buy their way thru the game, deleted for major FAIL.
Hours of fun, classic arcade feel.
We love this game and enjoy playing itinerary our free time. We need an iPad version.
We love this game! We would like the option to put the fire button on the left so it would be easier for right handed people to move the ship left and right.
We're desperate to know how to acheive higher scores. Anybody have any tips.
Our 8-yr old daughter and 55-yr Software Engineer Friend LOVE this Game. The 8-yr old, Ari has access to 50+ games she likes, but she REALLY likes, we mean LOVES to play this game…and to have our geek engineer friend like it too – well, you,ve got a game that is going to let lots of poeple have fun if the word gets out – we'd recommend everyone spreading the word – we think the game reminds the older guys because it has that feel of sone of the games that came out years ago, but this one has added some nice new touches and it's really challenging and keeps scores of gamers around the globe – great job! 6 Stars.
The levels are challenging, but not impossible. There is good variation and progression with each level. Definitely worth the price.
We played the first ten levels and was addicted. This is a great game.
Awesome game very adictive. This is the app to playing when nothing to do. Great gameplay.
We think this game is great! It is easy enough for young kids and addictive for adults! Everyone should get this one.
Never a dull moment. The player controls are intuitive. We like how game play starts out easy and progressively gets harder. The first boss was a little tough but we managed to beat it. We really like that when we quit the game it remembers where we were and picks up where we left off when we come back. The pause button has been invaluable as we often get interrupted during game play.
This is a very well done space invaders/galaga clone. Every level you complete brings you a new and unique level for the next round. This is a great game and worth the price. Amazingly, it is also very playable on our 1st gen iPhone which is a nice bonus, as some apps can be a bit much for the older hardware.
After 2 years of owning an iPhone and trying lots of games, we found this one to be in our top 3 list of most fun iPhone games. When we first looked at this game we thought, "Oh great, another space invaders game." we were pleasantly surprised that the game was actually super fun. The good level designs and balance powering/leveling up system works well. It can be very challenging, but is not over the top hard.
Simple and easy to use interface. The games intuitive design make it quick to get started and become absorbed into the gameplay. Beware alien invaders! Fun to play and challenging to master. Well done.
When we first saw the game, it gave us a nostalgic feeling. The game is fun and worthwhile. We love the heat sinking missiles. Our eight year old enjoys the game as well.
Cheap graphics but good game play.
This is a fun game. We remember playing this game at the video arcade over 30 years ago when it was 25 cents a game. Imagine that! The only bug is the slow slide bar-the ship lags behind in its response.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.65
- Size: 5.32 MB
- iOS: 3.1 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: [SixHourSoft LLC]()
Last updated: 22nd July 2012 | Genre: Entertainment, Action | Developer: SixHourSoft LLC