Why Space Invaders 99 Should be the Next Retro Battle Royale

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Games like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 have brought classic arcade games to the battle royale genre, and it should not stop there. While Tetris and Pac-Man may be some of the most iconic retro titles, Space Invaders is still one of the biggest names in arcade gaming. Players have spent hours in the arcade shooting alien spaceships as they attempt to get the high score, and the thrill of its gameplay loop has made it one of the highest-grossing arcade video games of all time.

Space Invaders is fondly remembered as a part of the early golden age of arcade video games that shot arcade cabinets into popular culture and made them one of the primary channels for new titles. It has since been re-released multiple times across different platforms, and hundreds of Space Invaders clones have also hit store shelves. The pixelated aliens have become a major part of video game pop culture, and the game continues to be pretty popular with arcade players. It seems like a shoo-in to get the Tetris 99 treatment, and it could be another fun addition to the Nintendo Switch Online catalog.

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Tetris 99 was the first retro battle royale released on the Nintendo Switch, and it was included with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. 99 players compete against each other by playing their own games of Tetris. As players clear lines in their own game, they can send lines to an opponent which can be a bit of a nuisance. Players continue clearing their own Tetris while also trying to prevent their board from filling up with these new lines. It was a unique version of the classic game, and it provided a decent amount of fast-paced fun.

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