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Space Invaders
太空侵略者
Space Invaders is a 3D action game developed by Z-Axis and released on Nintendo 64 in 1999. Players control a gun emplacement and fire at rows of alien invaders descending toward Earth. The game features a classic arcade-style gameplay loop where aliens move back and forth while gradually advancing downward. As players destroy enemies, the aliens accelerate and become more dangerous. The N64 version presents the familiar invasion scenario with updated 3D graphics and two-player support for simultaneous gameplay. Controls utilize the N64 controller for aiming and shooting, allowing precise targeting across the screen. The game progresses through multiple waves of increasing difficulty, with each level introducing faster enemy patterns and more aggressive bombardment. Victory requires quick reflexes and strategic positioning to survive the alien onslaught.
- Developer
- Z-Axis
- Released
- 1999
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.6K)
- Last updated
Space Invaders Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Space Invaders on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Space Invaders Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Space Invaders on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Space Invaders" N64 longplay 1999
Space Invaders Cheat Codes
16 community-curated cheats for Space Invaders. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite\Lives
800B51DD0063 -
Infinite\Points
810B51E2FFFF -
Always Have\Vertical Burst
810B51DE0104 -
Always Have\Horizontal Right
810B51DE0204 -
Always Have\Horizontal Left
810B51DE0304 -
Always Have\Diagonal Burst
810B51DE0404 -
Infinite\Shield
810B51B60001 -
Activator 1 P1
D00BF8240000 -
Activator 2 P1
D00BF8250000 -
Dual Activator P1
D10BF8240000 -
Infinite Points
810B51E2FFFF -
Power Bar Modifier
810B51DE0104
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Infinite Lives P1
800B51DD0063 -
Infinite Shield P1
810B51B60001 -
Infinite Lives P2
800B529D0063 -
Master Code
F10987C82400+F10988102400+F109A3802400+F109AED02400
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space Invaders released?
Space Invaders was released in 1999 for the N64.
Who developed Space Invaders?
Space Invaders was developed by Z-Axis, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Space Invaders support?
Space Invaders supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is Space Invaders?
Space Invaders is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Space Invaders for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Space Invaders runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Space Invaders in the browser?
No. Space Invaders streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Space Invaders?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does Space Invaders work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Space Invaders this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Space Invaders. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
