THE PLAYBOOK · GYYSJZD
Space Defender: learn through an example
Bring your attention to one round of Space Defender. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Something to practise
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
Your objective
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Making your moves
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Keyboard and screen controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
An example before you play
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.
Keep this in mind
Post-hit protection is temporary. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Space Defender?
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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move sideways between incoming shots.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Post-hit protection is temporary.
For this browser game, what format does Space Defender offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
As a new player, which play mode does Space Defender use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
