THE PLAYBOOK · ZHYCMS
Space Defender: what to know before playing
Open Space Defender, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Something to practise
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you are aiming for
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
How a round unfolds
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Your inputs
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
See the idea in action
Move sideways between incoming shots. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A mistake to avoid
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
Questions that come up during play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For my first round, how do I control Space Defender?
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
What example helps explain Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Move sideways between incoming shots.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
While reading the Guide, what format does Space Defender offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
