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🎮 Game Modes

Alien Invasion offers several game modes to suit different playstyles and skill levels.

Classic Mode

The traditional Space Invaders experience:

  • Waves of aliens descend from the top
  • Three lives to start
  • Increasing difficulty with each wave
  • Classic scoring system

Features

  • Progressive Difficulty: Aliens move faster with each wave
  • Power-ups: Random power-ups drop from destroyed aliens
  • High Score: Track your best performance

Survival Mode

Test your endurance in this endless mode:

  • Infinite waves of aliens
  • One life only
  • Increasing difficulty over time
  • Special survival bonuses

Features

  • Time-based Difficulty: Gets harder the longer you survive
  • Survival Bonuses: Extra points for surviving longer
  • Leaderboard: Compete for the longest survival time

Challenge Mode

Complete specific objectives:

  • Predefined challenges
  • Time limits
  • Special conditions
  • Unique rewards

Available Challenges

  1. Speed Run

    • Clear waves as fast as possible
    • Time-based scoring
    • No power-ups

  2. Precision Mode

    • Limited ammo
    • Bonus points for accuracy
    • No misses allowed

  3. Boss Rush

    • Face powerful boss aliens
    • Special boss mechanics
    • Unique rewards

Multiplayer Mode

Play with friends:

  • Local co-op
  • Competitive mode
  • Team play
  • Shared power-ups

Features

  • Co-op Mode: Work together to defeat aliens
  • Versus Mode: Compete for the highest score
  • Team Play: Combine powers for special effects

Custom Mode

Create your own game experience:

  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Custom rules
  • Special conditions
  • Save configurations

Customization Options

  1. Difficulty Settings

    • Alien speed
    • Spawn rate
    • Power-up frequency

  2. Game Rules

    • Lives count
    • Time limit
    • Special conditions

  3. Scoring System

    • Custom point values
    • Bonus conditions
    • Multiplier settings

Mode Selection

To select a game mode:

  1. From the main menu, select Play
  2. Choose your desired mode
  3. Configure mode-specific settings
  4. Start playing

Tips for Each Mode

Classic Mode

  • Focus on accuracy
  • Save power-ups for difficult waves
  • Watch for alien patterns

Survival Mode

  • Prioritize survival over score
  • Use power-ups strategically
  • Stay mobile

Challenge Mode

  • Read challenge requirements carefully
  • Practice specific skills
  • Learn from failures

Multiplayer Mode

  • Coordinate with your partner
  • Share power-ups effectively
  • Cover each other's weaknesses

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