FACE Invaders Space vs レトロインベイダー:昭和ゲームセンター
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FACE Invaders Space
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FACE Invaders is the classic arcade alien shooter… with a personal twist: the invaders wear YOUR face! Take a selfie or pick a photo from your gallery and watch those faces descend from space in waves, ready to invade Earth. Your mission: defend the planet from your cockpit and stop the invasion before it reaches the ground. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. How many waves can you hold off? FEATURES • Use any face as the enemy – yours, a friend’s, a celebrity’s… you decide! • Classic retro arcade gameplay with a fresh personal touch • Increasingly challenging waves to test your reflexes • Simple one-tap controls, perfect for quick sessions • Pixel-art style that pays homage to the golden age of arcade games • Works offline – no internet connection needed Challenge yourself to beat your own high score and share the fun with friends. Who’s going to make the best alien invader?
レトロインベイダー:昭和ゲームセンター
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■ Relive the Golden Age of 1980s Arcades in the Palm of Your Hand Stepping into a dim, buzzing arcade in the 1980s: authentic 8-bit chip tunes echoing through the room, and legions of alien invaders aligned on curved CRT glass. "Retro Alien Invader: 1980s" faithfully recreates that unforgettable tension and pure arcade thrill on your iPhone and iPad. Authentic CRT scanlines, pure real-time synthesized audio, and marching pixel-art aliens descending upon Earth. Close your eyes, and you are transported back in time to the golden era of arcades. ■ Classic Gameplay & Flow Slide your cannon left and right to unleash rapid fire against descending alien armadas. Three distinct alien invaders: higher rows grant higher points. The fleet marches back and forth, gradually descending towards your line. And remember—the fewer aliens remain, the faster they march! Do you remember the adrenaline rush when the final lone invader dashed frantically across the screen at breakneck speed? Mysterious UFOs randomly cruise across the top. Time your shot perfectly to claim massive mystery bonus points! Four defensive bunkers protect your cannon from enemy bombs, but degrade with each hit. Will you play it safe, or strike aggressively? That tactical choice is the true essence of classic arcade gaming. ■ Two Modes: NORMAL & HARD 【NORMAL Mode】 A faithful recreation of the original retro invasion gameplay. Perfect for arcade veterans reliving memories and newcomers alike. 【HARD Mode】 Aggressive enemy barrages with double bullets, faster march speed, and higher UFO appearance rates. Bunker durability is reduced—only true arcade masters can survive! ■ Dedicated CRT Arcade Presentation Authentic CRT scanlines and subtle corner vignette replicate the tactile feeling of vintage arcade monitors. From title screen to Game Over, the retro atmosphere never breaks. ■ 100% Procedural Synthesized Audio Zero pre-recorded audio files. Every sound wave is procedurally generated in real time using AVAudioEngine: ・Laser Shot: High-to-low pitch sweep ・Alien Explosion: Crisp noise burst detonation ・Player Explosion: Low descending shockwave ・Alien March: Rhythmic tempo-synced beats that accelerate automatically ・UFO Siren: Authentic vibrato high-frequency tone ・Wave Clear: Rising C-E-G-C celebratory arpeggio ・Retro BGM: Classic 8-note driving electronic bassline ■ Game Center Leaderboards & Achievements Compete globally on leaderboards for both NORMAL and HARD modes! Unlock 5 classic achievements: ・First Strike: Defeat your first alien invader ・100 Kills: Destroy a total of 100 invaders ・Triple UFO: Shoot down 3 UFOs in a single mission ・Flawless Defense: Clear a wave without taking damage ・10,000 Pts Legend: Reach a score of 10,000 points ■ Universal Support for iPhone & iPad Optimized for iPhone and iPad. On iPad, the alien grid expands with extra columns for a grand-scale planetary battlefield! ■ 100% Free-to-Play Completely free to play. No in-app purchases or paywalls. Supported purely by non-intrusive ads. ■ Recommended For: ・Fans who grew up spending pocket money at 1980s arcades ・Anyone looking to replay the timeless space invader classic ・Lovers of pixel art, chiptunes, and vintage aesthetics ・Players seeking simple yet deep, pure skill-based gameplay ・Anyone looking for a quick, thrilling game during daily breaks ■ Note from the Developer As a kid, clutching a coin from my parents and running to the local arcade—standing in line eagerly waiting for my turn—is a memory I cherish forever. Even on modern smartphone screens, that pure excitement remains timeless. Please enjoy that golden nostalgic thrill once again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FACE Invaders Space at none against レトロインベイダー:昭和ゲームセンター's shown. FACE Invaders Space also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FACE Invaders Space | レトロインベイダー:昭和ゲームセンター |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | German Raul GARCIA CAPARROS | Millegrains Co.,ltd. |
In-app purchases
FACE Invaders Space
No in-app purchases
レトロインベイダー:昭和ゲームセンター
No in-app purchases
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