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How to play Space Defender
Start Space Defender by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
What is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
When I return, how do I control Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Space Defender?
For clarity: Move sideways between incoming shots.
What should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Post-hit protection is temporary.
As a new player, what format does Space Defender offer?
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
As a new player, which play mode does Space Defender use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.