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Vector Vaders

Aside from having vector graphics and running a bit slow (although the game does speed up as more and more invaders are shot), this is a pretty standard Space Invaders-type game for the most part. A formation…

8 March 1996

Vector Vaders is an arcade, released 8 March 1996 on Vectrex.

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What Vector Vaders is

Vector Vaders was released in 1996. It is available on Vectrex only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Aside from having vector graphics and running a bit slow (although the game does speed up as more and more invaders are shot), this is a pretty standard Space Invaders-type game for the most part. A formation of invaders (25 total) march from side to side while dropping bombs and they will drop down a notch once the formation reaches the edge of the screen. The player’s laser base can take cover behind one of four bunkers on the screen, which the bunkers can withstand 16 shots from enemy and/or player fire before disappearing. A flying saucer will also pass overhead during a level and is worth big points if shot. The player starts off with three laser bases and the game will end once all…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Vector Vaders launched on 8 March 1996, within three weeks of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Pokémon Red Version, Resident Evil and Sid Meier's Civilization II.

Released around the same time: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Pokémon Red Version, Resident Evil, Sid Meier's Civilization II.

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When did Vector Vaders come out?
Vector Vaders was released on 8 March 1996 for Vectrex.

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