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Testseek.com have collected 19 expert reviews of the Space Invaders Extreme 2 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Space Invaders Extreme 2.
Award: Recommended October 2009
October 2009
 
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The editors liked

  • Scoring is more forgiving than in the original
  • The Bingo card adds an interesting layer of strategy
  • More chaotic
  • But in a good way
  • More robust multiplayer
  • Classic gameplay with a fun
  • Modern twist
  • Combo system is fairly deep.
  • Accessible yet deep arcade action
  • Sound effects are synchronized with the beat of the music
  • New bingo feature takes point scoring a step further from the original
  • Challenging
  • Varied enemy waves and boss fights.

The editors didn't like

  • Quite short
  • No paddle option for DSi
  • Very similar to the previous game
  • The combo system is confusing at first.
  • Little has changed from last year’s game
  • Trippy animated backgrounds quickly become distracting
  • Too short
  • Only five stages.

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  Published: 2009-10-20, review by: armchairempire.com

  • Abstract:  Space Invaders Extreme 2 is a great arcade shooter in portable form that's perfect for those times when you don't have a lot of time to spare but want to play something. The overall mechanics of Space Invaders hasn't been tampered with: a l...

 
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  Published: 2009-10-20, review by: gamezone.com

  • Abstract:  Space Invaders Extreme 2 is a fun and solid shooter that exudes tons of old-school charm and addictive gameplay. Unfortunately, it doesn't add much new for fans of the first game, and feels pretty stagnant as a result.

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  Published: 2009-10-20, review by: neoseeker.com

  • Abstract:  Last year, Taito released Space Invaders Extreme to celebrate the original Space Invader's 30th anniversary, and the developers managed to update the original game, enduring that after three decades, the series keeps its formula while taking on a new, ...

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  Published: 2009-10-20, review by: cheatcc.com

  • Abstract:  From a modern gamer's perspective, almost nothing is as boring as the original Space Invaders. Some alien blobs inch back and forth, dropping tiny blobs capable of destroying the blob you control. Yawn.Fortunately, the new DS cart Space Invaders Extrem...

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  Published: 2009-10-19, review by: 1up.com

  • Abstract:  Back when Space Invaders just turned 30, Taito created Space Invaders Extreme, a surprisingly refreshing and enjoyable new take on the storied franchise for handheld systems (and later Xbox 360). Now, after a couple of years, Space Invaders Extreme 2 c...

 
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  Published: 2009-06-01, review by: brighthub.com

  • Abstract:  Cool reinterpretation of the classic Taito game, is really cool as it offers a few new things to the player that werent shown in the first game as the bingo system and a new commentator that gives hints to the player when he archives something new in...

 
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  Published: 2009-10-19, review by: gamesradar.com

  • Retro and modern all at once, Simultaneous bonus rounds, Addictive bingo minigame
  • Not sure about those whirling backgrounds, A few more levels would help, Can get overly frantic

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  Published: 2009-08-26, review by: nowgamer.com

  • This sequel offers plenty on top of what the original game brought to the table, but there's still room to make the franchise even better in future. 8.4/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report error/mistake.Add...

 
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  Published: 2009-10-08, review by: gamingxp.com

  • Retro Grafik, Witziges Chaos, Energiereicher TechnoSoundtrack, SoundEffekte bereichern Soundtrack rhythmisch, Hoher Suchtfaktor, Ein farbliches Spektakel, Varietät innerhalb der Stages, Viele Features & Boni, Ranking System
  • Leider nur eine MultiplayerVariante, Trotz Varietät hätten es vielleicht eine Spur mehr Stages sein können
  • Das Hauptaugenmerk von „Space Invaders Extreme 2“ liegt nicht bei der simplen Modernisierung von „Space Invaders“ um es an das Jahr 2009 anzupassen, sondern dabei das Jahr 2009 an die Retro-Finesse von „Space Invaders“ anzupassen. Taito Corporation beh...

 
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