Space Invaders

And none too soon, because the Invaders are back! Space Invaders is yet another classic arcade game remake by Activision (see Battlezone and Asteroids ).

But this time, Activision licensed a game from Taito instead of Atari.

The game stays close to its roots while adding many power-ups and enemies.

You can play either one or two players against the Invaders, who march down the screen in orderly rows and columns, at one of three skill levels.

You'll start at Pluto and work your way through the Solar System to Mars, then Venus, and finally Earth.

There are four common aliens (red, green, blue, and yellow), plus seven more less common ones.

You receive special one shot power-ups by shooting four of the same type of Invaders in a row.

As in the original game, there are also Mother Ships that fly above the action, but in this version if you hit them you can pick up other useful power-ups like shields or double shots.

Plus, after fighting off several waves on each planet, you'll face a unique boss.

If you manage to finish the game, you'll be able to play a reproduction of the original coin-op.

Space Invaders for Nintendo 64 is currently worth €21.84 loose, €36.10 complete in box, and €72.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Space Invaders has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Space Invaders, loose is €21.84 and CIB is €36.10 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.