The invaders are back!
Released in 1994 by Janet Dean under the Budgie UK licenceware label, Overscan Invaders is a remarkable clone of Space Invaders with a surprising twist. It runs in overscan and exceeds the 16-colour limit, though ironically not the most striking aspect of its aesthetics - the sound effects truly shine, offering superbly authentic arcade recreations. Listening to my video recordings will undoubtedly evoke fond childhood memories.
While overscan, increased colour palette, and sampled effects are undoubtedly fantastic, what sets this version of Space Invaders apart is its gameplay. It’s spot-on with an authentic feel and joystick control that perfectly complements the aesthetics. A great deal of love and effort went into creating this game.
Overscan Invaders is one of the better clones, and I’m sure Invader fans will enjoy it. I certainly did.
- Atari Legend has a great menu disk download by Tommi of Finland.
- The official floppy disk image can be grabbed at Atarimania.
- A Floppyshop disk can be found over at AtariUpToDate.
- Along with the video above, I have another recording to watch :^)
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