8-bit Invaders
Release Date: December 16, 2016
Strategy, science fiction, RTS, co-op, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
Steam
A real-time strategy created by Petroglyph studio. The players are taken to a futuristic universe, taking control of the Galactic Marine Corps or the ravenous race of Cranoids. The gameplay focuses on two pillars: first is the expansion of the headquarters, gathering resources, and acquisition of more and more advanced units and upgrades.
8-bit Invaders for PC is a real-time strategy game modeled after the biggest hits of the genre that had been released in the 90s. The game is the third installment of 8-bit series, which had been conceived in 2016. The developer responsible for the game is Petroglyph, an experienced American developing studio, responsible for titles such as Star Wars: Empire at War, Universe at War: Earth Assault, and Grey Goo.
Mechanics
8-bit Invaders for PC is a classic real-time strategy, mixing the best elements of the genre. The developers directly modeled the game after the first installment of StarCraft series. The title takes the players to a science-fiction universe, were human space marines and an alien race of Cranoids constantly fight for dominance. 8-bit Invaders offers a classic gameplay, focusing on resource gathering, base building, and creating a huge number of units that are used to completely annihilate the enemy forces and buildings. It should be mentioned that in the relation to the predecessor, the developers introduced a completely new economic system, and replaced superweapons with so called epic units.
Game Modes
The single players will take part in a large campaign containing 24 missions with increasing difficulty level. Additionally, they can participate in 10 cooperation levels, and try their luck in Conquer The Multiverse, a new mode that offers infinite number of randomly generated scenarios. A major part of 8-bit Invaders is the multiplayer mode, intended for up to eight players. The title allows for joint games between owners of 8-bit Armies and 8-bit Hordes.
Technical Aspects
8-bit Invaders for PC employs the same engine used by the other 8-bit series games. Even if the game offers a world completely different from its predecessors, it maintains the characteristic cartoony and colorful visual style. The visuals are complemented by a destructible environment and the soundtrack composed by Frank Klepacki, the employee of the legendary Westwood Studios.
Last updated on October 1, 2016
Videos and Screens
[0:55] 8-bit Invaders trailer #1
TechRaptor: 6 / 10 by Alec Blouin
Stands out purely on aesthetics and is fueled by nostalgic charm, but lacks any staying power or complexity. 8-bit Invaders is a good pick for fans of the genre or beginners who want to get into RTS, but is otherwise unfulfilling.
PowerUp!: 7.4 / 10 by Leo Stevenson
Overall, this is a great console RTS and another excellent port from Petroglyph. Definitely worthwhile if you're a fan of the others.
New Game Network: 71 / 100 by David Will
The latest 8-Bit strategy game isn't without its shortcomings, but its offer of streamlined, accessible, Starcraft-esque retro RTS combat is no less tempting than those that came before it.
8-bit Invaders Summary
Game Series: 8-bit RTS
Platforms:
PC / Windows December 16, 2016
PlayStation 4 February 26, 2019
Xbox One February 26, 2019
Developer: Petroglyph
Publisher: Soedesco
8-bit Invaders System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 250/Radeon HD 3870 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows Vista(SP2)
Recommended: Quad Core 2.6 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 550 Ti/Radeon HD 6800 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7
Petroglyph announce 8-bit Invaders, due this November
Petroglyph's 8-bit RTS series is soon going to get another installment. Set in a sci-fi universe, 8-bit Invaders will feature new factions and maps as well as enhanced game modes.
video games
September 26, 2016