Play Space Invaders (japan) Online

I first played Space Invaders on the Game Boy in 1990. It was a Nintendo R&D1 release, a version of the classic arcade game made for the handheld. During that period, having a recognizable title like this in your pocket was a big part of the Game Boy's appeal.

You control a laser cannon that moves left and right along the bottom of the screen. Your objective is to shoot all the descending alien invaders before they reach the bottom or destroy your shields. The aliens march side to side, dropping lower with each pass, and they also fire back at you. You can hide behind the destructible bunkers for protection, but the aliens' shots will chip them away. The game's pace is methodical at first, but it becomes frantic as the aliens get closer and their movement speeds up. It feels tense and focused, a simple challenge that demands your full attention.