THE PLAYBOOK · DJCFW
Find your footing in Space Defender
Open Space Defender, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
One thing to notice as you play
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Making selections and moves
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.
Learn from a sample situation
Move sideways between incoming shots. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
A useful caution
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Clarifying the way this game works
As a new player, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
On this playing page, how do I control Space Defender?
For clarity: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move sideways between incoming shots.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
For clarity: Post-hit protection is temporary.
On this playing page, what format does Space Defender offer?
For clarity: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
While learning, 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.