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I first played Space Invaders on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, a port of Taito's arcade hit that felt right at home on the console. It was one of those early NES titles that didn't try to do too much, just a straightforward adaptation that captured the spirit of the original. In an era when many games were still finding their footing, this one knew exactly what it was: a clear, focused shooter.

You control a small laser cannon at the bottom of the screen, moving it left and right to avoid enemy fire while shooting rows of descending aliens. The main goal is to eliminate every invader before they reach the bottom or you run out of lives. Key mechanics include using four stationary shields for temporary cover (though they erode under fire) and the increasing speed and tension as you reduce the number of foes. The pacing is methodical at first but quickly becomes frantic as the aliens descend faster and their bombs fall more densely. It feels like a race against an inevitable advance, and every shot matters.