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Within a split second I come to imagine how perfect it is that with its catchy (and repetitive in the most arcade way) soundtracks, perfect pixelated visuals, and carefully designed boss battles, a new era of gamers can now rejoice in the same way I did. However, they get to play it on a console that is not only coin-free, but can be played anytime, anywhere. 

Zeroptian Invasion is a fun game to pick up and play on the go. The controls are easy and the levels themselves are challenging, making for a good time.

Zeroptian Invasion es un título que trae los mejores elementos de los 80 hasta el presente y gracias a Nintendo Switch podemos revivir esa década donde queramos y como queramos. Si buscamos un título con una gran rejugabilidad al que dedicarle unas pocas horas, este es un juego que, sin duda, no debemos dejar pasar.

Zeroptian Invasion is a mix of games that all cumulate in a twist on classic retro games. It does do a good job all though you so feel like you have cheated on the originals, it’s a lot more watered down with power-ups and the way it plays. Having Tate mode really shines on the Nintendo Switch because Ease but otherwise little else is different.

Por menos de cinco “coquillos”, tener un juego estilo “Space Invaders”, con algunos elementos modernos visuales y de gameplay, y completamente portátil, no está del todo mal. Puede que para algunos gamers esto no sea suficiente, pero estoy seguro que aquellos que lo compren y lo jueguen con las expectativas correctas —es decir, no demasiado altas (ja)—, no la pasarán mal con “Zeroptian Invasion”. Como dirían algunos, “está como para pasar el rato”.

Com forte inspiração em Space Invaders, o game não fica engessado ao material de origem e consegue oferecer uma nova experiência com boas ideias bem aproveitadas. Apresentando dificuldade e duração na medida certa, Zeroptian Invasion tropeça somente em não se preocupar com o pós-jogo. Assim, acaba se tornando passatempo que diverte na primeira vez e sem atrativos que justifiquem reviver a missão espacial.

I enjoyed my time with Zeroptian Invasion on the Nintendo Switch. The action can be fast and furious in this retro arcade like video game. We must shoot all of them and avoid getting shot ourselves. The chiptune music fit this game quite well and changed with each area. Zeroptian Invasion shows that new ideas can be brought to older concepts still.

A homage to classic games such as Space Invaders and Galaga, Zeroptian Invasion is geared toward those who love spending time in their local arcade. The simple design and gameplay paired with a chiptune soundtrack make it feel like this game belongs in a cabinet instead of on the Switch. Although not exciting enough to play extensively, it’s always fun to try and get the high score and record your initials for everyone to see. Personally, I’d still spend my quarters on the classics over this release.

While in terms of the music and visuals Zeroptian Invasion hits its retro mark the gameplay comes up a bit bland and lacking not just by modern standards but even in some cases up against the games this was looking to emulate. The minor number of pretty weak power-ups, your general lack of agility, and the subdued overall action just make it a game that you can play, not something that reaches out of the screen and grabs you, compelling you to put in another quarter and give it another try. In the end it just fails to deliver anything terribly new or exciting, or even in many cases the charm of the games they’ve borrowed from along the way.

Un clónico de Space Invaders y Galaga, con estilo retro y que ni siquiera ocupa la pantalla completa. No es malo, pero es el enésimo clon de los originales. Si eres fan de estos juegos, puede que te guste. Se me ha difícil de recomendar en otro caso.

Un clónico de Space Invaders y Galaga, con estilo retro y que ni siquiera ocupa la pantalla completa. No es malo, pero es el enésimo clon de los originales. Si eres fan de estos juegos, puede que te guste. Se me ha difícil de recomendar en otro caso.

Zeroptian Invasion is a remake of a retro classic but unfortunately doesn’t entice you enough to keep you playing it for more than a few minutes.