Space Invaders (arcade game)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Space_Invaders_(arcade_game)
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf arcade
gptkbp:audio increasing tempo as aliens approach
gptkbp:awards Game Developers Choice Awards Pioneer Award (to Tomohiro Nishikado)
gptkbp:character laser cannon
pixelated alien invaders
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:culturalSignificance referenced in music, film, and art
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Tomohiro_Nishikado
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Taito
gptkbp:difficulty increases as aliens are destroyed
gptkbp:exhibitedAt gptkb:Smithsonian_Institution
gptkb:Museum_of_Modern_Art
gptkbp:firstReleased gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:genre Shoot 'em up
gptkbp:homeport gptkb:PlayStation
gptkb:Game_Boy
gptkb:Atari_2600
gptkb:Nintendo_Entertainment_System
PC
Mobile phones
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space Invaders (arcade game)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:video_game
gptkb:Galaxian
gptkb:Galaga
Defender
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:Breakout
gptkbp:language English
Japanese
gptkbp:legacy iconic pixel art aliens
numerous sequels and ports
gptkbp:mechanic bunkers for cover
player controls a laser cannon
shooting descending aliens
aliens move faster as more are destroyed
mystery ship for bonus points
gptkbp:mediaType gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:mode Single-player
Two-player (alternating)
gptkbp:musicBy gptkb:Tomohiro_Nishikado
simple four-note loop
gptkbp:notableFor popularizing video games
inspiring the golden age of arcade games
first game to popularize high score tracking
gptkbp:platform Arcade
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Taito
gptkbp:releaseYear 1978
gptkbp:sells over 360,000 arcade cabinets sold worldwide
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Space_Invaders_Extreme
gptkb:Space_Invaders_Infinity_Gene
gptkb:Space_Invaders_Part_II
gptkbp:style pixel art
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Space_Invaders_(Atari_2600_version)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7