Space Invaders Infinity Gene
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The logo of Space Invaders Infinity Gene depicts the pixelated alien in the game.
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| Developer(s) | Taito |
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| Series | Space Invaders |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Android |
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| Genre(s) | Shoot 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Space Invaders Infinity Gene is a shoot 'em up game released as part of the Space Invaders franchise. The game blends the series classic characters and gameplay with the concept of evolution. The game was developed by Taito Corporation and distributed by Square Enix. The game was released for iOS on July 27, 2009 after first appearing on Japanese mobile phones, and was later released for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network on September 2010, and for Android in September 2011.
The game begins with the classic appearance of the original Space Invaders. However, this soon gives way to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, setting the tone for the remainder of the game. At the start of the game, the ship features the general controls of being able to move left and right and shoot. However, by progressing through the game and earning 'genes', the game goes through evolution, introducing new aspects such as being able to move the ship in all directions. As the game progresses, evolutions unlock various features such as new weapon types, an increased life limit, as well as unlockable music and bonus stages. During the game, players can shoot down UFOs to release DNA which, when collected, increases the effectiveness of their selected weapon. The DNA will scatter if the player loses a life. Players can chain enemy kills to increase their score, and also perform 'Nagoya Attacks', in which the player can pass through certain enemy fire the moment it is launched.
The game has several modes. Normal Mode, which sees the player travelling through the game and evolving; Challenge Mode, which features 99 challenge stages; Bonus Mode, featuring levels that are unlocked by evolving; and Music Mode, in which levels are generated from music tracks found on the hard drive. The game features real-time ranking, showing players their current position on the leaderboards.
The XBLA and PSN versions have several additional features from the iOS version, including HD support and added weapon types.
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