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Find your footing in Space Defender
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Space Defender. 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. 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.
Something to practise
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
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.
The order of play
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Using the playing area
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Try this example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
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.
If you are unsure
What is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
Before I begin, how do I control Space Defender?
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
As a new player, what example helps explain Space Defender?
For clarity: Move sideways between incoming shots.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Post-hit protection is temporary.
For this browser game, what format does Space Defender offer?
For clarity: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
For this browser game, 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.