Reverse Space Invaders

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A simple Space Invaders game where you play as the aliens. Feel like a supreme alien fleet commander!

Playing the game:
Keep moving from side to side to drop down.
You have a large freedom to move in your own time.
Shoot down at a laser tank to make things easier.
The defender's score is shown at the top - try to make it go DOWN. :P
Beware, the defenders can play co-op against you!

Control summary:
Left or A - Move left
Right or D - Move right
Down or S - Move in required direction to drop
Mouse - Shoot from invader closest to pointer

There's more I would have liked to achieve in the time, but I guess improvements will have to wait. (Sound, motherships, shields)

Also, it's my first browser game. The code is ugly - no time for neatness :P

UPDATE: An updated POST Ludum Dare Compo version is linked below. (Sounds)

screenshot

Comments6

Crypto137
Crypto13724 Aug 2015, 17:57
Interesting concept. Too bad it only gets fun towards the end, but I guess it's the nature of the idea. Lack of sound effects really breaks the mood.
lanestp25 Aug 2015, 19:58
Reminds me of mine! Really good job on the ship AI. It made the game a lot more challenging having a tough opponent!
xvw
xvw26 Aug 2015, 13:02
The concept is awesome but imho, it's ... so hard to be fun. But nice performance and good job on spaceship 's AI !
Coac30 Aug 2015, 21:03
Haha like controlling the monsters in Space invaders. The AI is pretty good, well done
mantis31 Aug 2015, 09:09
Really solid entry, liked it! :)

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