THE PLAYBOOK · KZZDM
How to play Space Defender
Open Space Defender, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: 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?
The key detail is this: Move sideways between incoming shots.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Post-hit protection is temporary.
On this playing page, 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.
Before I begin, which play mode does Space Defender use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.