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| − | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1979 ''Space Invaders'' clone | + | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1979 ''[[Space Invaders]]'' clone released by [[Sega]] in 1979. |
| − | + | ==Gameplay== | |
| + | ''Invinco'' is much the same game as ''Space Invaders'', though has a more varied set of enemies (called "invicos") and is presented in full colour. The basic objective remains the same - shoot down all the enemies without being shot yourself, and there are four protective areas that can temporarily shield you from bullets. | ||
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| + | In ''Space Invaders'', all of the invaders are identical (save for different graphics). They follow the same pattern, have an equal chance of firing and move faster as more are destroyed. In ''Invinco'', each row of invincos has different properties - the top row require three hits to destroy, while others will turn into stars, which if hit again will cause surrounding invincos to explode. One row also blinks in and out of view, and some enemies have smaller hit boxes, making them harder to hit. Fewer enemies are on-screen at any one time however. | ||
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| + | Like ''Space Invaders'', bonus saucers emerge from the left or right of the playfield, though hitting the centre of the target is worth more points than either of the sides. Once a screen is cleared, the player will be forced to fight one of these saucers, which this time will be able to change direction and move downwards, as well as being able to fire. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Release=== | ||
| + | ''Invinco'' was often bundled with ''[[Deep Scan]]'' or ''[[Head On 2]]''. Each game had its own set of controls, and the marquee was divided into two. | ||
==Promotional material== | ==Promotional material== | ||
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| System(s): Sega VIC Dual | |||||||||||||
| Publisher: Sega, Gremlin/Sega (US) | |||||||||||||
| Developer: Sega | |||||||||||||
| Genre: Shoot-'em-Up | |||||||||||||
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Invinco is a 1979 Space Invaders clone released by Sega in 1979.
Contents
Gameplay
Invinco is much the same game as Space Invaders, though has a more varied set of enemies (called "invicos") and is presented in full colour. The basic objective remains the same - shoot down all the enemies without being shot yourself, and there are four protective areas that can temporarily shield you from bullets.
In Space Invaders, all of the invaders are identical (save for different graphics). They follow the same pattern, have an equal chance of firing and move faster as more are destroyed. In Invinco, each row of invincos has different properties - the top row require three hits to destroy, while others will turn into stars, which if hit again will cause surrounding invincos to explode. One row also blinks in and out of view, and some enemies have smaller hit boxes, making them harder to hit. Fewer enemies are on-screen at any one time however.
Like Space Invaders, bonus saucers emerge from the left or right of the playfield, though hitting the centre of the target is worth more points than either of the sides. Once a screen is cleared, the player will be forced to fight one of these saucers, which this time will be able to change direction and move downwards, as well as being able to fire.
History
Release
Invinco was often bundled with Deep Scan or Head On 2. Each game had its own set of controls, and the marquee was divided into two.
Promotional material
Screenshots
Gameplay
Physical scans
| VIC Dual, US | ||||
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References
| Space Invaders games for Sega systems |
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| Space Invaders (1985) | Space Invaders '90 (1990) | Super Space Invaders (1992) | Space Invaders (1996) |
| Space Invaders (Dreamcast) (unreleased) |
| Space Invaders VIC Dual Clones |
| Alpha Fighter (19??) | Invinco (1979) | Space Attack (1979) | Super Space Attack (1979) |
