THE PLAYBOOK · CHENXIJIXIE
Space Defender: from controls to your first round
Bring your attention to one round of Space Defender. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Follow these playing steps
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Making selections and moves
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Notice this detail
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Clarifying the way this game works
For my first round, what is the goal of Space Defender?
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
How do I control Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
While learning, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Keep this in mind: Post-hit protection is temporary.
Before I begin, 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.
For this browser game, which play mode does Space Defender use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
