Invasion

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Invasion
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Psycatic Software
Developer:
Genre: Shooter, Compilation

















Number of players: 1-2
Official in-game languages:
English
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
EU
€3535[1]
Sega Mega Drive
EU
(ROM only)
€55[1]

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Invasion is a playable history of Space Invaders type games built into a single Sega Mega Drive game. It offers 6 different modes of play that represent distinct versions of the game that inspire nostalgia. It includes Psycatic Software's own version of the game and a 2 player co-operative challenge mode.

The six modes are as follows:-

  • Classic Arcade: This is a nostalgic representation of the 1978 arcade version.
  • Cosmic Invaders: Represents the a classic arcade cloned game from 1979.
  • VCS Invaders: Homage to the Atari 2600 edition from 1980.
  • Galaxy 1000 LED: In 1981 hand held games used LED's to give you action on the move.
  • Destroyers LCD: Inspired by an LCD version that was built into a calculator in 1982.
  • Invasion: Finally our own take on the genre, a sort of Space Invaders world tour from 2014.

A limited physical cartridge version of this game was released in 2016. All profits from the sale go directly to funding the Museum Of Gaming.[1]

Versions

Free Version

This version includes the Classic Arcade, VCS versions, plus Psycatic Software's 2014 edition. The download is as a Sega Mega Drive ROM file only.

Supporter's Version

A digital download of the collector's edition. This special version is available for a donation of just £5 and includes everything in the free version plus Cosmic Invaders and two new hand-held modes (LED and LCD versions). This download comes as a Sega Mega Drive ROM file and a Sega CD ISO image.

Collector's Edition.

Physical cartridge version (with all 6 game modes) complete with manual, retail box, and a certificate of authenticity signed by the developer. This is a limited collector's release and each one will be individually numbered. Only 100 copies were ever made.[1]

Gameplay

This game plays similarly to classic Space invaders, but with a variety of game modes. Some modes featured different power-ups, as well as the graphics and music.

Promotional material

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Advertisement sheet
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Physical scans

Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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Cart

External links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 http://www.psycatic.com/psycatic/games_invasion.cfm (Wayback Machine: 2021-03-08 07:36)