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Space Invaders Invincible Collection
Developer(s)Taito
Gotch Technology
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Yuichi Toyama
SeriesSpace Invaders
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
ReleaseInvincible
Nintendo Switch
  • JP: March 26, 2020
  • WW: August 17, 2021
Forever
Switch, PS4
  • WW: December 11, 2020
  • JP: June 17, 2021
Genre(s)Fixed shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Space Invaders Invincible Collection is a compilation of various Space Invaders titles developed by Taito and Gotch Technology. It was released in Japan for the Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2020.[1]

Release

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The game was released in a regular edition and special edition, with the regular edition containing three fewer games than the special edition. The Special Edition, in addition to containing additional games, was initially only sold bundled with various premium physical collectible items. Also available for a limited time was a special Amazon Japan Prime Day exclusive pre-order bonus DLC game, the Sega Mega Drive (JPN) game, Space Invaders 90[broken anchor].[2] The Special Edition, containing the complete collection of games, was also released as a limited Famitsu DX Pack version, with different physical bundled items being the only difference.[3] A western release of the complete collection for Nintendo Switch, based on the Japanese Special Edition (but without the "Special Edition" subtitle), distributed by Strictly Limited Games,[4] opened pre-orders on June 28, 2020,[5] available with and without physical collectible items. Orders started arriving in June 2021.[6][7] A Western budget edition of the collection, entitled Space Invaders Forever, was released in December 2020, for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, including only the most recent titles in the compilation.[8] The budget Space Invaders Forever got its first Japanese release (digital only) for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, on June 17, 2021.[9] A worldwide digital release of Invincible Collection (subtitled Special Edition in Japan) for Nintendo Switch was announced in 2021,[10] released in Japan on July 29, 2021 (with that region also finally getting a physical retail release without the physical collectible items on that same date). The western digital release was August 17 of that same year.

Editions

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There are four editions of this collection. All titled as Space Invaders Invincible Collection, except for the budget release, Space Invaders Forever:

Japanese releases
  • Standard Edition (Nintendo Switch, physical only)
  • Special Edition (Nintendo Switch, physical and digital)
  • Space Invaders Forever (PlayStation 4, digital only)
International releases (physical and digital)
  • Space Invaders Forever (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4)
  • Space Invaders Invincible Collection (Nintendo Switch)

Almost all of the editions feature different games. The only collection on PlayStation 4 is Space Invaders Forever, which is also the only way to play Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders on a TV. All of the Switch collections have Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders appear as a separate icon on the Switch menu, only playable in handheld mode. The initial Japanese collections had this game as a download code only.[11]

Title Original Platform Standard Edition Special Edition Forever Invincible (International)
Space Invaders (b/w) Arcade checkY checkY checkY
Space Invaders (color) Arcade checkY checkY checkY
Space Invaders Part II Arcade checkY checkY checkY
Majestic Twelve: The Space Invaders Part IV[broken anchor] Arcade checkY checkY checkY
Super Space Invaders '91[broken anchor] Arcade checkY checkY checkY
Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders Mobile game checkY checkY checkY checkY
Space Invaders Extreme Microsoft Windows checkY checkY checkY checkY
Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE[broken anchor] Arcade Event Game checkY checkY checkY checkY
Lunar Rescue Arcade checkY checkY
Space Cyclone Arcade checkY checkY
Space Invaders DX Arcade checkY checkY
Space Invaders 90[broken anchor] Sega Mega Drive (JPN) Switch Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC Switch Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC

Reception

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Space Invaders Invincible Collection received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.

Mollie L. Patterson of EGM gave the game 4 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Space Invaders Invincible Collection certainly isn’t the collection it could have been, and definitely isn’t a collection for everyone, but it is still a great look back at the Space Invaders franchise for those interested in such a thing."[15] Jeremy Peeples of Hardcore Gamer rated it similarly and called it a "must-buy for anyone who has wanted to play more of the series", while writing, "Space Invaders Invincible Collection plays great, looks fantastic and showcases just how strong the franchise’s sound design has always been."[14] Gonçalo Lopes of Nintendo Life praised the compilation's fresh gameplay, online leaderboards, and customization options, but criticized the highly priced Special Edition, lack of docked mode for Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders, and the minimalist gameplay that would be inaccessible to a younger audience.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "The Space Invaders Invincible Collection will Feature Quality of Life Updates". 26 March 2020.
  2. ^ @JPSWITCHMANIA (14 July 2019). "[Preorder Japan] The Amazon Prime Day Space Invaders Invincible Collection is up for preorder:Regular w/ Space In…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Space Invaders Invincible Collection Special Edition Famitsu DX up for Pre-order!". 10 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Space Invaders Invincible Collection (NSW) - Preorder".
  5. ^ "Space Invaders Invincible Collection is Getting a Physical Western Switch Release". 23 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Manufacture Updates - Strictly Limited Games Releases".
  7. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Space Invaders Invincible Collection Nintendo Switch (Strictly Limited) unboxing and review!. YouTube.
  8. ^ "Space Invaders Forever Collection Blasts off December 11 - News".
  9. ^ @TAITO_Apps (14 May 2021). "【最新情報】今年6月16日のスペースインベーダーの日を記念し、『スペースインベーダー フォーエバー』『スペースインベーダー インヴィンシブルコレクション スペシャルエディション』2タイトル発売決定！詳細はこちら…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Space Invaders Invincible Collection Is Finally Getting A Western Digital Release". Nintendo Life. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  11. ^ "Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders on Nintendo Switch! – RapReviews". 30 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Space Invaders: Invincible Collection for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Lopes, Gonçalo (June 7, 2020). "Space Invaders: Invincible Collection Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Peeples, Jeremy (August 17, 2021). "Review: Space Invaders Invincible Collection". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  15. ^ a b L Patterson, Mollie (September 2, 2021). "Space Invaders Invincible Collection review". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
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