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How to play Space Defender
Open Space Defender, check the instructions and begin a round. 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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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?
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
While learning, how do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move sideways between incoming shots.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Post-hit protection is temporary.
For my first round, what format does Space Defender offer?
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
For my first round, which play mode does Space Defender use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
