THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
How to play Space Defender
Try Space Defender at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Something to practise
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Start here and follow along
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
The controls to know
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
Follow the example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Keep this in mind
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For my first round, how do I control Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
As a new player, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move sideways between incoming shots.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Post-hit protection is temporary.
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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Space Defender use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.