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1979 Invasion Earth is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Jonni The Dodger and was released on January 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

1979 Invasion Earth is a Casual Arcade Shooter based on the classic retro games from the days of yore (long time ago now)

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gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Unique twist on classic Space Invaders gameplay with multiple game modes.
Colorful graphics and engaging audio that enhance the retro arcade experience.
Fun and entertaining for short play sessions, appealing to fans of retro games.

Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks significant replayability.
Visuals can be overwhelming, making it difficult to see projectiles and enemies.
Feels rushed and lacks originality, being too similar to the original Space Invaders.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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37%
27%
The gameplay features core mechanics that remain consistent across various modes, providing distinct challenges and goals that enhance player engagement. While it draws inspiration from classic titles like Space Invaders, it introduces unique twists and enjoyable elements, such as fun music and power-ups, which contribute to a more exciting experience despite its simple shooting mechanics. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and entertaining, with enough variety to sustain interest.
- “It copies basic mechanics from a classic game, but it adds a unique enough twist to make the game more exciting and fun.”
- “The gameplay is quite enjoyable and there are a couple different game modes to keep you entertained for at least a little while.”
- “The core mechanics of each game mode are the same throughout, but they offer different challenges and goals for the player to work towards.”
- “It helps the game feel like there is more exciting action going on in the simple gameplay, and it makes it less boring to sit around and shoot at little alien guys who are slowly coming closer to you.”
- “If this was an intended game mechanic, then the developers are crazy.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring colorful visuals and decent effects that enhance the overall aesthetic. While some players appreciate the artistic choices, others feel that a simpler design could have improved gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered better than typical indie titles, though not on par with AAA standards.
- “The graphics are pretty well done, and the music and audio choices are great for the aesthetic of the game.”
- “I had a chance to play it a few days ago before it finally was made public (insider connection and all) and wow, very nice graphics and effects.”
- “Game, uh... colors, indie developer, cool music at times, twist on classic gameplay, graphics that aren't AAA game polished but at least better than the typical indie stuff.”
- “I think there was a reason old-school shooters kept the graphics simple with a black background.”
- “With a more conservative approach to the game's visuals, this really could've been something.”
- “Decent enough graphics and sound, but missing something.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The game's music, while not original, features a well-curated selection that enhances the overall experience, with fun menu tracks and exciting gameplay tunes that complement its aesthetic. Although some players wished for original compositions, the retro-inspired soundtrack and audio choices are generally well-received, adding to the game's charm despite its challenging gameplay.
- “The menu music is fun and the music during gameplay makes the game a lot more exciting.”
- “The graphics are pretty well done, and the music and audio choices are great for the aesthetic of the game.”
- “The game does not use original music, but the developer made a good selection of music that fits the style of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, with users noting that while it can serve as a decent time-killer, it lacks depth to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Simple, with little replayability.”
- “Not much replayability, but decent enough to kill some time.”

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1979 Invasion Earth is a casual action adventure game.

1979 Invasion Earth is available on PC and Windows.

1979 Invasion Earth was released on January 19, 2017.

1979 Invasion Earth was developed by Jonni The Dodger.

1979 Invasion Earth has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

1979 Invasion Earth is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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