Voxel Invaders – 2D… no wait, 3D refresh of classic Space Invaders arcade game!
by Paul Wilks
Oct 9, 2012 8:29 AM –
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Voxel Invaders is a retro space shooter, similar initially to the classic Space Invaders. Shoot oncoming aliens using a variety of weapons across more than 140 stages! It does have a couple of cool tricks up its sleeve though so read on for a closer look…
Price: Free or $2.49 for full version
Tested on: HTC One X
Content Rating: Everyone
Pros & Cons:
Pros
- Retro styled graphics!
- Familiar gameplay!
- Great sound!
- Clever 3D mode!
Cons
- I couldn’t pause the game mid-stage.
Features:
Voxel Invaders brings a classic retro gaming style to your Android device. Extremely similar in gameplay to Space Invaders, you fire upwards at oncoming baddies as they gradually move down. In the full version there are 24 levels which include more than 140 stages to complete. There are 9 different weapons to use and 3 skill levels to try.
What stands out about the game is the occasions where it suddenly flicks to a 3D mode. You abruptly appear behind your space craft firing towards the baddies in front of you. It’s a sudden difference that, when it happens the first time, is a little disorientating, but very cool none-the-less.
Voxel Invaders is a very simple game to play- just move your finger over the screen to direct your craft and fire is automatic. Unlike Space Invaders you can move around- up, down, left and right, so it’s not too tricky to avoid fire, although as the levels progress it gets harder. I should also mention that it’s ridiculously addictive- stages fly by quite quickly and it’s difficult to put down!
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (1)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (2)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (3)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (4)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (5)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (6)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (7)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (8)
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Voxel Invaders – Gameplay view (9)
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Voxel Invaders – Stage completed
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Voxel Invaders – Menu
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Voxel Invaders – Level select
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Voxel Invaders – 3D mode
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Voxel Invaders – Settings
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Voxel Invaders – About
Fun Factor:
If you enjoy retro-style gaming and, let’s be honest, the proliferation of old school titles available in the Google Play Store would suggest there are plenty of Android gamers who do, you’ll find Voxel Invaders to be brilliant fun. It’s simple to play and offers lots of cool features.
Addictive:
I got the feeling that the game wasn’t just any space shooter after playing it quite a lot. Sure, some people might find it a little repetitive after a long time of playing, but I found it hard to put aside and write this review- which is always a sign of how addictive a game is!
Graphics:
The graphics are pure retro, chunky pixelations and bold colours on a dark background. The enemies have real substance too and the tougher ones seem to have more depth. When the view jumps to full 3D mode, however, the effect is extremely cool.
Accelerometer, Vibration & Sound:
The game does vibrate whenever you hit an enemy but you can turn this off in the settings. Sound is just excellent- very old school but quite deep.
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