Super Invader (also called Super Invasion and Apple Invader) is a fixed shooter video game and a clone of Space Invaders. It was written by Japanese programmer M. Hata for the Apple II and published by Creative Computing Software in November 1979.
It was later published as Cosmos Mission in September 1980 by the California Pacific Computer Company.
Reception
By June 1982, 20,000 copies had been sold to tie with Ultima and Castle Wolfenstein for seventh on Computer Gaming World‘s list of top sellers. It received the award for “Most Popular Program of 1978–1980 for the Apple Computer” in a Softalk readers poll. The magazine later described the game as the “progenitor of home arcades”.
The Comos Mission release debuted at 24 on Softalk‘s list of bestselling Apple II software.
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Super Invader caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Astar International Company, combined with the expertise of publisher Creative Computing Software, California Pacific, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Fixed shooter genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.