Mars Attacks is a fully JavaScript-developed game that hopes to bring back memories to all 80's and 90's kids. It's a game based on the very well-known Space Invaders, mixed with little touches of Galaxian.
Athough you can find the instructions for the game within the game, let me tell you some things that you might like to know before diving in:
The lives' system is quite simple. You, as the Spacecraft, start with 3 lives and for each of the hits you take, your defense lessens. If you reach the maximum hits allowed, you loose one life. However, as a way of helping you navigate the horrid void, immunity is granted after each hit (only for just one second).
| Character | Lives | Max. hits / life |
|---|---|---|
| Spacecraft | 3 | 3 |
| Red enemy | 1 | 3 |
| Purple enemy | 1 | 5 |
| Green enemy | 1 | 7 |
| Boss | 1 | 30 |
There're different types of boosters. Some help you increase your score and some may restore part of your defenses or even a life.
| Booster | Action | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry | -1 hit | - |
| Strawberry | -2 hits | - |
| Emerald | - | +50 |
| Ruby | - | +100 |
| Zaphir | - | +200 |
| Diamond | - | +300 |
| Death | -1 life | - |
| Life | +1 life | - |
There's nothing more to say than... Godspeed, fellow traveler!
