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How to play Space Defender
Bring your attention to one round of Space Defender. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
What example helps explain Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Move sideways between incoming shots.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
While learning, what format does Space Defender offer?
The key detail is this: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
As a new player, which play mode does Space Defender use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.