SPACE STRIKE is a Space Invaders type game for the IBM-PC. As one would expect, the object is to stop the aliens who march across the screen from reaching the bottom or from destroying your space tank (gun). Points are given for hitting the alien saucers which travel quickly across the screen from time to time. High scores are saved to disk. The strong points of the game include the option of using either keyboard or joysticks.
Using the keyboard is quite cumbersome and not recommended if you want to achieve any reasonable score. This is not the fault of the programmer, but is generally the rule for any arcade game where agility is needed. The author, however, has made it possible for you to change the playing keys so that you can select the ones that are the most convenient. You also have the option to turn the sound off and to freeze the game in progress.
SPACE STRIKE is a simple but effective game of Space Invaders. Graphic quality for the aliens, space creatures and missions is fair. The graphics displayed when an alien ship is hit is first rate. The accompanying sounds add to the effect. When hit the alien spacecraft fragments into many discernible pieces which gently float down the screen. The destruction of your space tank is also finely illustrated.
Once hit, your craft fragments into a mass of tiny pieces as it is strewn about the screen. In conclusion, SPACE STRIKE is a new name for an old game. This does not change the fact that it is a well programmed, error-free game. It is recommended to those who are looking for a good quality Invaders program.