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How to play Space Defender
Choose a round of Space Defender and settle into its rules. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Build a steady rhythm
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. 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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
How do I control Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Move sideways between incoming shots.
What should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
What format does Space Defender offer?
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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
