Space Raiders

by Mastiff

Product Features

• Battle to defend Earth against an alien onslaught!
• Play in Story Mode or Survival Mode.
• Choose from 3 cool characters.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001HAIA4
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 28, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,072 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Released in Japan in January 2003, this Taito-developed action game is a two-player shooter where players must take on a major alien bug infestation within the crumbling walls of a post-apocalyptic city. Sounds a bit like an obvious sequel to Space Invaders, but the gameplay is actually more akin to 3D on-rails shooters like Sin and Punishment. The game highlights the conflicts of the usual glamorous heroes -- a beautiful girl that's keen on riding motorcycles, the overzealous frat boy, and the super macho ex-army commandant. All go up against a host of nasty alien creatures, including beetle like bugs and flying creatures.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good old fashion fun!, June 15, 2004

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"danbuggs" (Warsaw, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Space Raiders (Video Game)

Okay, if you are looking for a challenge, then this isn't the game for you. But, if you are looking to have some fun then this is a great game to own, especially for the price. The old arcade style action shooter brings back great gaming memories. The game is easy to beat, and the story is TOTALLY cheesy, but the graphics are nice and the gameplay is really fun. A downside to the game is that it doesn't have 2 player in story mode, which I thought was pretty lame. Overall, I am pleased with Space Raiders.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Tries to make a fast buck off of a pioneering video game., November 20, 2004

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Brett Johnson - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Space Raiders (Video Game)

This game really doesn't deserve any time wasted talking about it, but so far nobody has given it the one star review it deserves so I guess it is up to me. It's supposed to be a tribute/modern update of the classic video game "Space Invaders". Instead, it insults the Atari gaming staple and it is both simpler and more boring than the game it is based on.

In the 21st century, we need video games with a bit more complexity than what we're offered here. You stand at the bottom of the screen and strafe back and forth while shooting at the alien hordes in front of you. Fascinating. Is the game easy? Yup, it only takes around two hours to beat! What is the point of the game? Well...to make money off of a clueless public hungry for a piece of their video gaming youth I suppose. Don't fall for it. This would be okay as a freebie on the Internet or maybe for a couple of bucks to play on your cell phone. Just don't spend any money purchasing it for your GameCube because you'll be regretting it the very next day.

1 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nintendo Power, April 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Space Raiders (Video Game)

Just today I recieved my Nintendo Power and it had a big article about this game. I never even heard of the game but since it's exclusive it has to be a must see. Next week I am going to be buying this game and I will write a review of it on here so everyone can know what it is like. It actually doesn't look half bad by the screens.