ASCII Space Shooter, Retro Arcade in ASCII Art

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A fast-paced ASCII arcade shooter where you blast enemies, dodge attacks, and aim for the highest score

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ASCII Space Shooter

Welcome to our ASCII Space Shooter, an action-packed retro experience that blends arcade intensity with nostalgic ASCII charm! Dodge incoming waves of enemies, fire precision shots, and rack up points as you survive the relentless onslaught of pixel-like invaders. With customizable controls, multiple difficulty levels, and colorful visual styles, every game feels fresh and thrilling. Whether you’re chasing high scores or just love classic space battles reimagined in text form, this shooter delivers fast-paced excitement and pure ASCII-powered fun!

Game Width: Game Height: Difficulty:

Select Theme: Color Theme:

Player Symbol: Enemy Symbol: Bullet Symbol:

Score: 0

Shoot to start

Instruction

Controls:
- Arrow Left / A = Move Left
- Arrow Right / D = Move Right
- Arrow Up / W / Space = Shoot

Settings:
- Adjust game width, height, and difficulty before starting.
- Select from multiple color themes: White, Earth, Technology, Alien, Mars.
- Change player, enemy, and bullet symbols anytime for a custom look.

Goal:
Survive as long as possible while shooting enemies and earning points. Each enemy destroyed increases your score. Avoid collisions with enemies or you'll face GAME OVER. Challenge yourself by increasing difficulty or narrowing the game field for an extra thrill.

Acknowledgments and credits

ASCII Space Shooter is an original game created, designed, and programmed by Elias 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.

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