Space side-to-side shooting game that is very similar to Galaxian. However, as last alien leaves the "rack", it transforms into a larger bat-like creature as it swoops down.
Alien Invader was produced by Universal in 1979.
Universal released 52 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1977. Universal was based in Japan.
Other machines made by Universal during the time period Alien Invader was produced include: Computer - R3, Star Rub, Shark Treasure, Hercules, Circus Circus, Get A Way, Cosmic Monsters, Harem Cat, Limbo, and Cosmic Guerilla
Name | Alien Invader |
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Developer | Universal (Japan) |
Year | 1979 |
Type | Videogame |
KLOV/MOG # | 6853 |
Class | Wide Release |
Genre | Shooter |
Monitor |
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Conversion Class | unique |
# Simultaneous Players | 1 |
# Maximum Players | 2 |
Game Play | Alternating |
Control Panel Layout | Single Player |
Controls |
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Sound | Amplified Mono (one channel) |
Cabinet Styles |
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Leaving certain types of aliens at the end of each rack would produce two "bat" creatures instead of just one in the higher levels.
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