Sunday Single - 'Space Invader'
Added 2023-07-02 07:13:11 +0000 UTCHello there!
This may not seem like a particularly summer-themed comic, but as a child I spent a lot of time, (and pocket money) in seedy seaside arcades. Space Invaders was a favourite along with Galaxian, Phoenix, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Dragon's Lair - yes, I'm a retro gaming geek and proud of it!
I discovered a fun fact while drawing this comic... The artwork on the side of the Space Invaders arcade cabinet was inspired by the 1956 sci-fi movie Forbidden Planet - the invaders look very similar to the electrified 'Monster from the Id' and even some of the rock formations are lifted from the film.
More retro game related comics to come - watch this space... 👾👾👾👾👾
Totty x
Comments
Galaga is great but I prefer Phoenix - it's not as finely tuned but I love the trippy sound effects👾 T x
Totty
2023-07-03 14:20:23 +0000 UTCThat's awesome. We're gonna be good friends. 😊
Daryl Brue
2023-07-02 20:44:07 +0000 UTCThat's a great list! I haven't played Moon Patrol yet. I enjoy some of the mid-eighties games too - Outrun, Space Harrier, Gauntlet etc. It's all good stuff :)
Totty
2023-07-02 19:08:27 +0000 UTCBagman? I know that one. As for my favorite arcade games, I have to many, but I'll give you my top 10: Pac-Man, 1942, Space Invaders, Asteroids, Centipede, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Moon Patrol, Dig Dug and Time Pilot.
Daryl Brue
2023-07-02 17:58:06 +0000 UTCI'm slightly obsessed Daryl! I'm currently playing an obscure old platformer called Bagman - it's so addictive! What's your favourite retro arcade game?
Totty
2023-07-02 17:52:41 +0000 UTCGalaga is still the best classic arcade game 😩😩😩
Kenneth Claypool
2023-07-02 13:15:30 +0000 UTCThe fact that you like retro arcade games makes me like you even more!
Daryl Brue
2023-07-02 07:57:53 +0000 UTC
