Underplayed Gems

Base Invaders (1983)

Base Invaders cover
Platforms
ZX Spectrum
Where to get it
My Abandonware
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A classic arcade-style shooter that feels quick and direct, with a focus on reflexes and scoring.

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About

Released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum, *Base Invaders* is an original video game title that combines its specific year of release with a dedicated platform history. The entry documents the software's existence within this particular generation of computing hardware without detailing gameplay mechanics or narrative elements not provided by the source facts.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.