Fight alien invaders in a thrilling ASCII art space shooter with retro charm and endless action.
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ASCII Alien Attack is a retro-inspired space shooter rendered entirely in ASCII art, inspired by the legendary arcade game Space Invaders®. Control your cannon, protect your shields, and blast through waves of advancing aliens before they reach your base. Simple controls and old-school charm deliver a nostalgic arcade experience right in your browser!
Difficulty:
Score: 0
Lives: 3
Level: 1
Difficulty: Normal
Instruction
Controls:- Arrow Left / A – Move Left
- Arrow Right / D – Move Right
- Space – Shoot
- P – Pause / Resume
- R – Restart Game
Settings:
- Choose between three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, and Hard.
- Customize symbols for player, enemies, bullets, and barriers for a unique look.
Goal:
Defend your base by destroying all incoming alien waves. Earn points for each enemy destroyed — more points for enemies higher up. Avoid enemy fire and collisions to survive. Barriers offer temporary protection but will degrade over time. Clear all enemies to advance to the next level and face faster, more challenging waves.
Acknowledgments and credits
ASCII Alien Attack is inspired by the legendary Space Invaders®, originally created by Tomohiro Nishikado and released by Taito in 1978. Space Invaders® is a registered trademark of Taito Corporation.ASCII Alien Attack is an original game created, designed, and programmed by Joacim Wejdin, and developed under the Injosoft brand. All rights to the game name, source code, design, and ASCII artwork are reserved by Injosoft. Any reproduction, modification, or redistribution without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
This game is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Taito Corporation. It is an independent creation developed as a respectful tribute to the original arcade classic.
Thanks for playing and keeping the ASCII gaming spirit alive!
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