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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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
While learning, how do I control Space Defender?
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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
For a quick reminder, what format does Space Defender offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
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.