# Space Out — The Original Mashup!

> Retro arcade mashup combining space invaders and brick breaking. (iPhone/iPad app by Danny Bliss.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.6 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews.md

## What is Space Out?

"Very cool 8^) - Fun old style arcade for us old arcade fans!" - Drewx67

"Great game - Awesome." - Goodluck74

"Nice retro watch game - Still loving this app. Fun to play on the watch while waiting in line or out and about. Quick hit gaming with fun retro feel. They keep on updating app too to make sure it works on OS updates. Thanks! Great retro game for the watch. It's like space invaders & block out combined! Works really well on the Apple watch. Uses new API's from watchOS 3. Nice scrolling with the crown and even uses the watch speaker for the great retro sounds. Love it! Next gen of watch games is here!" - peteostro

"Excellent-- an iOS Classic! - I bought this game when the first version came out on iOS 2. It's been nearly 10 years and I still play it! I am so glad the developer keeps it updated. My favorite thing about it is the Commodore 64 SID sound effects and the speech synthesis-- this game would not look out of place in an early 80s arcade. The watchOS version plays very well on top of that! The Digital Crown makes moving the paddle a dream. Would definitely recommend this app to any retro game fan." - cyelvington

"Gamers ... will likely find Space Invaders to be overly simplistic and outdone by most of its clones in the App Store such as Space Out." - http://toucharcade.com

"I took a look at about 40 [games], I decided which ones lived up to the hype and which ones didn’t. One of my favorites was the game called Space Out." - Jamin Brophy-Warren, Wall Street Journal Online

"Arkanoid + Space Invaders with the gorf voice thrown in for good measure! Sold." - GreatLakesDrifta

Space Out is the original mashup, a tribute to old school arcade games; it truly delivers that early arcade feel. It combines 2 classic game concepts, shooting invaders and brick breaking, into a unique and exciting retro experience. It's a blast back to the late '70s. Complete with all new 8-bit sound effects created with a MOS 6581 SID chip from the Commodore 64 and speech generated with 8kHz 8-bit allophones. (Any control issues were fixed years ago.)

## Key features

- Space shooter gameplay
- Brick breaking mechanics
- Retro arcade feel
- 8-bit sound effects
- Speech synthesis
- Digital Crown control

## What do users think of Space Out?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great retro feel
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun mashup of classics
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Works well on Apple Watch
- 👍 Digital Crown control on Watch
- 👍 Keeps game progress
- 👍 Good value for price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unplayable on iPhone X
- 🐛 Game plays too fast on iPhone X
- 🐛 Too easy on iPhone, long duration
- 🐛 Controls can be tricky
- 🐛 Paddle sometimes freezes
- 🐛 Aliens' bullets interfere with ball
- 🐛 Difficulty can be frustrating
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes on iPad
- 🐛 Game stops opening

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on Apple Watch Series 4
- Game plays 2x faster after pausing on iPhone X
- Unplayable on iPhone X
- App freezes on iPad after update
- Stopped opening day after purchase
- Freezing paddle issue
- Screen gets sticky, missed moves
- Paddle gets stuck, doesn't move
- Crash problem, also affecting email
- Paddle sometimes freezes for seconds

**Most requested features**

- High score list (not just highest)
- Online daily/weekly/all-time high score lists
- Separate iPhone and Watch lists
- Settings for shooting on/off
- Volume control
- Tilt control option
- Pause game when not touching screen
- Describe power-ups in-game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Meditative

*2024-10-30, version 4.7*

It’s great.  It’s easy to play over long periods of time. I love the fact that even if you close the app completely, it’s still will resume your game in progress when reopened. 

I’m playing on an iPhone 13. 

Cheers.

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2022-11-19, version 4.5*

Great nostalgic arcade game The 1st game I bought on an iPhone (many years ago!) and still entertaining

### 4/5 — Too easy on iPhone, but a fun challenge on Apple Watch

*2020-08-13*

On iPhone it’s too easy and goes on too long, but on Apple Watch using the Digital Crown as a rotary controller this game is a blast! Challenging but not crazy hard and runs just the right length of time. Fun mashup of breakout and Space Invaders. I wish it kept a high score list and not just the highest score. Would be nice too if it had daily/weekly/all-time online high score lists too, with iPhone and Watch lists separate. But this is fun on Watch. Might even be my favorite Watch game.

### 1/5 — Stürzt mit der Watch Series 4 ab

*2019-02-25*

Mit der Apple Watch Series 4 fliege ich immer spätestens nach 1 Minute aus dem Spiel. Bringt so nichts

### 5/5 — Hwhite7

*2018-08-03, version 3.5.6*

Great app!

### 5/5 — Very cool 😊

*2018-07-27*

Fun old style arcade for us old arcade fans!

### 3/5 — iPhone X issue

*2018-03-17*

Have played this game for years. Still love it. However with the iPhone X if you pause the game then come back to the game the game plays 2x faster. Very hard to play. 

Not sure if it’s the iPhone X or the IOS 11.2.6

Paul

**Developer response:** The issue is fixed in version 3.5.5 (March 27, 2018).

### 5/5 — Great game

*2018-01-21*

Awesome.

### 1/5 — Unplayable on iPhone X

*2017-12-12*

Was a favorite game for a long time, but sadly, unplayable on iPhone X. Hope for an update, but until then only worth one star or less.

**Developer response:** The issue is fixed in version 3.5.5 (March 27, 2018).

### 5/5 — Nice retro watch game

*2017-10-10*

Still loving this app. Fun to play on the watch while waiting in line or out and about. Quick hit gaming with fun retro feel. They keep on updating app too to make sure it works on OS updates. Thanks!

Great retro game for the watch. It's like space invaders & block out combined! Works really well on the Apple watch. Uses new API's from watchOS 3. Nice scrolling with the crown and even uses the watch speaker for the great retro sounds. Love it! Next gen of watch games is here!

## Frequently asked questions about Space Out

### What kind of game is Space Out?

Space Out is a retro arcade game that combines two classic genres: space shooting and brick breaking. It aims to deliver an authentic early arcade experience with a unique mashup of these gameplay styles.

### What are the key features of Space Out?

Key features include classic space shooter and brick-breaking gameplay, an authentic retro arcade feel, original 8-bit sound effects created with a MOS 6581 SID chip, and speech synthesis. The watchOS version also utilizes the Digital Crown for paddle control.

### How much does Space Out cost?

Based on the provided information, Space Out is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Space Out compatible with?

The description specifically mentions that the app works well on Apple Watch and utilizes watchOS 3 APIs. It also has a history as an iOS classic, indicating compatibility with iOS devices.

### What is the inspiration behind Space Out?

The game is a tribute to old-school arcade games from the late 1970s. It draws inspiration from iconic titles like Space Invaders and Arkanoid, blending their core mechanics into a new experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7 — 2023-11-21

- Minor update for iPhone 14s & 15s

### 4.6 — 2023-06-19

- minor update

### 4.5 — 2021-06-02

- Fixed potential crash in the audio engine
- Performance improvements
- Minor bug fixes

### 4.4 — 2021-05-25

- Graphical updates
- Bug fixes

### 4.3 — 2021-05-23

- Updated graphics to Metal
- Updated audio engine
- Added landscape mode for iPad
- Bug fixes

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All apps by Danny Bliss: https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316

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