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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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
How do I control Space Defender?
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
When I return, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
For a quick reminder, what format does Space Defender offer?
Keep this in mind: 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.