THE PLAYBOOK · 360-L
How to play Space Defender
Choose a round of Space Defender and settle into its rules. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Space Defender?
For clarity: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move sideways between incoming shots.
What should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Post-hit protection is temporary.
Before I begin, what format does Space Defender offer?
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Before I begin, which play mode does Space Defender use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.