8-bit Invaders
Release Date: December 16, 2016
Strategy, science fiction, RTS, co-op, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A real-time strategy created by Petroglyph studio. The players are taken to a futuristic universe, taking control of the Galactic Marine Corps or the ravenous race of Cranoids. The gameplay focuses on two pillars: first is the expansion of the headquarters, gathering resources, and acquisition of more and more advanced units and upgrades.
Videos and Screens
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TechRaptor: 6 / 10 by Alec Blouin
Stands out purely on aesthetics and is fueled by nostalgic charm, but lacks any staying power or complexity. 8-bit Invaders is a good pick for fans of the genre or beginners who want to get into RTS, but is otherwise unfulfilling.
PowerUp!: 7.4 / 10 by Leo Stevenson
Overall, this is a great console RTS and another excellent port from Petroglyph. Definitely worthwhile if you're a fan of the others.
GamePitt: 8 / 10 by Rob Pitt
I couldn't have asked for a better game than 8-Bit Invaders to conclude the franchise with. From its sci-fi themed music and aesthetics to its blatant 'Alien' inspired units, the final game in the franchise offers the best balancing, the most explosive wars, and the more accessible adventure for new players. Whether playing on your own as you work through the campaigns or if you grab a mate and do co-op or multiplayer, there are many hours of enjoyment to be found here, many more if you own more than one of the games. The online with strangers side is still very quiet, which is a shame, but if you're playing with your mates then it's a fun experience. 8-Bit Invaders would be the game I recommend everyone who likes the look of the franchise starts out with, followed by 8-Bit Armies and then 8-Bit Hordes.
8-bit Invaders Description
8-bit Invaders for PC is a real-time strategy game modeled after the biggest hits of the genre that had been released in the 90s. The game is the third installment of 8-bit series, which had been conceived in 2016. The developer responsible for the game is Petroglyph, an experienced American developing studio, responsible for titles such as Star Wars: Empire at War, Universe at War: Earth Assault, and Grey Goo.
Mechanics
8-bit Invaders for PC is a classic real-time strategy, mixing the best elements of the genre. The developers directly modeled the game after the first installment of StarCraft series. The title takes the players to a science-fiction universe, were human space marines and an alien race of Cranoids constantly fight for dominance. 8-bit Invaders offers a classic gameplay, focusing on resource gathering, base building, and creating a huge number of units that are used to completely annihilate the enemy forces and buildings. It should be mentioned that in the relation to the predecessor, the developers introduced a completely new economic system, and replaced superweapons with so called epic units.
Game Modes
The single players will take part in a large campaign containing 24 missions with increasing difficulty level. Additionally, they can participate in 10 cooperation levels, and try their luck in Conquer The Multiverse, a new mode that offers infinite number of randomly generated scenarios. A major part of 8-bit Invaders is the multiplayer mode, intended for up to eight players. The title allows for joint games between owners of 8-bit Armies and 8-bit Hordes.
Technical Aspects
8-bit Invaders for PC employs the same engine used by the other 8-bit series games. Even if the game offers a world completely different from its predecessors, it maintains the characteristic cartoony and colorful visual style. The visuals are complemented by a destructible environment and the soundtrack composed by Frank Klepacki, the employee of the legendary Westwood Studios.
Last updated on October 1, 2016
8-bit Invaders Summary
Game Series: 8-bit RTS
Platforms:
PC / Windows December 16, 2016
PlayStation 4 February 26, 2019
Xbox One February 26, 2019
Developer: Petroglyph
Publisher: Petroglyph
8-bit Invaders System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 250/Radeon HD 3870 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows Vista(SP2)
Recommended: Quad Core 2.6 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 550 Ti/Radeon HD 6800 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7
Petroglyph announce 8-bit Invaders, due this November
Petroglyph's 8-bit RTS series is soon going to get another installment. Set in a sci-fi universe, 8-bit Invaders will feature new factions and maps as well as enhanced game modes.
video games
September 26, 2016