Name: Space Out
Price: 0.99 USD
Rating: 4 (15 reviews)

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Space Out

Binary Square, Inc.

Released: 2019-01-31

$0.99 0%

Version 4.7

$0.99 0%

Version 4.7

Released: 2019-01-31

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iPad Screenshots

Description

"Very cool 8^) - Fun old style arcade for us old arcade fans!" - Drewx67

"Great game - Awesome." - Goodluck74

"Nice retro watch game - Still loving this app. Fun to play on the watch while waiting in line or out and about. Quick hit gaming with fun retro feel. They keep on updating app too to make sure it works on OS updates. Thanks! Great retro game for the watch. It's like space invaders & block out combined! Works really well on the Apple watch. Uses new API's from watchOS 3. Nice scrolling with the crown and even uses the watch speaker for the great retro sounds. Love it! Next gen of watch games is here!" - peteostro

"Excellent-- an iOS Classic! - I bought this game when the first version came out on iOS 2. It's been nearly 10 years and I still play it! I am so glad the developer keeps it updated. My favorite thing about it is the Commodore 64 SID sound effects and the speech synthesis-- this game would not look out of place in an early 80s arcade. The watchOS version plays very well on top of that! The Digital Crown makes moving the paddle a dream. Would definitely recommend this app to any retro game fan." - cyelvington

"Gamers ... will likely find Space Invaders to be overly simplistic and outdone by most of its clones in the App Store such as Space Out." - http://toucharcade.com

"I took a look at about 40 [games], I decided which ones lived up to the hype and which ones didn’t. One of my favorites was the game called Space Out." - Jamin Brophy-Warren, Wall Street Journal Online

"Arkanoid + Space Invaders with the gorf voice thrown in for good measure! Sold." - GreatLakesDrifta

Space Out is the original mashup, a tribute to old school arcade games; it truly delivers that early arcade feel. It combines 2 classic game concepts, shooting invaders and brick breaking, into a unique and exciting retro experience. It's a blast back to the late '70s. Complete with all new 8-bit sound effects created with a MOS 6581 SID chip from the Commodore 64 and speech generated with 8kHz 8-bit allophones. (Any control issues were fixed years ago.)

What's New in Version 4.7

- Minor update for iPhone 14s & 15s

Seller

Name

Binary Square, Inc.

URL

https://www.binarysquare.com

Information

Developer

Binary Square, Inc.

Version

4.7

Size

14.9 MB

Game Center

Yes

VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated: 4+

Compatibility

iOS 13.6 or later

Devices

iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air11M2, iPad Air11M2Cellular, iPad Air13M2, iPad Air13M2Cellular, iPad Pro11M4, iPad Pro11M4Cellular, iPad Pro13M4, iPad Pro13M4Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation), Apple Watch Series 4

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

Ratings & Reviews

4.0 of 5 (15 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

2020-08-13

Too easy on iPhone, but a fun challenge on Apple Watch

On iPhone it’s too easy and goes on too long, but on Apple Watch using the Digital Crown as a rotary controller this game is a blast! Challenging but not crazy hard and runs just the right length of time. Fun mashup of breakout and Space Invaders. I wish it kept a high score list and not just the highest score. Would be nice too if it had daily/weekly/all-time online high score lists too, with iPhone and Watch lists separate. But this is fun on Watch. Might even be my favorite Watch game.

2018-07-26

Very cool 😊

Fun old style arcade for us old arcade fans!

2018-03-17

iPhone X issue

Have played this game for years. Still love it. However with the iPhone X if you pause the game then come back to the game the game plays 2x faster. Very hard to play.

Not sure if it’s the iPhone X or the IOS 11.2.6

Paul

2018-01-21

Great game

Awesome.

2017-12-11

Unplayable on iPhone X

Was a favorite game for a long time, but sadly, unplayable on iPhone X. Hope for an update, but until then only worth one star or less.

2017-10-10

Nice retro watch game

Still loving this app. Fun to play on the watch while waiting in line or out and about. Quick hit gaming with fun retro feel. They keep on updating app too to make sure it works on OS updates. Thanks!

Great retro game for the watch. It's like space invaders & block out combined! Works really well on the Apple watch. Uses new API's from watchOS 3. Nice scrolling with the crown and even uses the watch speaker for the great retro sounds. Love it! Next gen of watch games is here!

2017-04-02

Excellent-- an iOS Classic!

I bought this game when the first version came out on iOS 2. It's been nearly 10 years and I still play it! I am so glad the developer keeps it updated. My favorite thing about it is the Commodore 64 SID sound effects and the speech synthesis-- this game would not look out of place in an early 80s arcade. The watchOS version plays very well on top of that! The Digital Crown makes moving the paddle a dream. Would definitely recommend this app to any retro game fan.

2017-01-22

Nearly 10 years in and I'm still playing

This game is officially an iOS Classic! I've been playing on every iPhone since 2008 and it's still a blast of retro fun. Check it out!

2016-12-20

Retro Gaming at its finest!Awesome!

Must have for lovers of old school retro gameplay.  watch version is a cool bonus!

2014-06-08

Needs iPhone 5 update

This is a GREAT game. Derivative, yet creative. A perfect mashup between Space Invaders and Breakout. However it REALLY needs to be updated to use iPhone 5's wide screen.

2013-05-16

Best Retro Mash Up Game I Ever Played

Space Out is the greatest fusion retro inspired game I ever played. It's like ATARIs 1976 game: Breakout & TAITO CORPs 1978 game: Space Invaders, all rolled into one.

Take a trip back through time to the Late 1970s-Early 1980s with this wonderful masterpiece of a game.

If I am able to play with this, anybody can.

2013-03-15

Love it! Simple arcade mash-up!

Not sure what that 1 star guy is so stirred up over. Simple and fun. Exactly as described! Thanks for a great throwback!

2011-12-12

Stopped opening day after purchase

Waste of money seriously!! If a no star rate was possible that would be my choice!!

2011-07-10

Awesome combo of 2 classic games

This is the best version of Space Invaders I've ever played, and one of the best brick breakers I've ever played too. The combo works so amazingly well together, I almost forget I'm playing a new game, it's like it was always meant to be this way and now finally is. With the latest update it's now universal too, hello iPad!

2011-07-08

Awesome again!

I've loved the game since it first came out. Now that the upgrade bug has been fixed, I can enjoy it once more! It's a perfect blend of Space Invaders and brick breaker-type games. It offers very smooth game play and its retro look makes it an instant classic (or at least look and feel like one). It's a perfect iPhone game for passing the time without needing to get too involved. Highly recommended!

2011-02-26

Cool but

High score games need open feint

2010-06-19

Good game - but freezing control a problem

This is definitely a cool game. Great attention to detail. Sound effects top notch. I have discovered the "freezing paddle" issue as some others have mentioned here. I hope that this is resolved with the next update and then I'll go to 5 stars!

2009-10-31

Cheats

Does anyone know the cheat that let the balls bounce off the bottom? I forgot it

2009-10-18

Great retro breakout

Love the pixel graphics and theme.

2009-04-11

Maybe

I think there should be settings for shooting on/off

2009-01-17

Perfect blend of Space Invaders and Breakout

For true old school gamers... The developers of this game GET IT and deliver the classic look and feel you're after, with a clever twist. Very polished, tons of fun, right on the money. A+! The best old school game experience you'll find on the iPhone and for only a buck!

2009-01-10

Simple idea that works, great execution

Remarkably simply & cute combination that turns out to work well. The controls and graphics are appealing.

The only minor knock on this game is that it doesn't use the unique features of the iphone. I'd enjoy this exact game on my pc. That being said, however, the implementation of a paddle using the touch screen is remarkably successful. (I'd only suggest that you not have to "grab" the paddle, perhaps it could jump or move to where you touch.)

2008-12-28

Waste of iPhone space

Looks and sounds great but too hard to control. You're moving your blocker with your finger by touch screen and your finger gets in the way of incoming missiles. You can't see what's going on. I expected space invaders as well...not pong. I stopped playing after a few times and deleted it. I didn't want to but it was more annoying than fun.

2008-11-27

Not so good 4 me

I deleted mine. Just too complicated to try to figure out the controls. Oh well.

2008-11-24

Excellent Retro Game

Love it. The detail and even the voice is just like the old style game. Keeping this on the Touch and I'm particular. The missles seem to sneak up on me and gets to be challenging. But just love it mainly for the retro look but it does play well too. I'd recommend getting this one especially if any remember back in the days of the first arcade shooter games.

2008-11-19

GREAT Game!

It's really fun, just two suggestions: 1. Make possible to pause the game once you are not touching the screen, exactly like "Superball 2" app game, (it's very useful when you need to stop playing immediately without the risk to lose a life). 2. Please describe inside the game every power up that falls from above. Thanks!

2008-11-18

No coins needed!

Love it. The style is before my time, but as many know: retro is the new cool! It seems authentic, having never played the original..

I disagree with a previous review illustrating the "Catch 22" situations that occur. And I almost didn't buy it because of that. After playing for a while, I've come to feel that it's just "the way it is" - it didn't even annoy me once. It's probably how the original game managed to eat up all of your quarters, lol. Thankfully, replays are free here!

2008-10-01

Frustrating!

It is a hard thing to downgrade a wonderful idea and well written app.

The philosophy of the game and smooth control, great graphics and physics are unmatched.

I have played for hours on this, and find myself entirely frustrated at the "Catch 22" results that occur.

Either I avoid a bomb which requires that I let the ball go and thereby lose a player, or return the ball and bet hit by a bomb and loose a player.

As the physics are random, this is bound to occur. It would be nice to have settings to increase the number of plays or decrease how many hits it takes to kill the player.

I is very hard to make such comments on such a great game, but the whole idea is that it should be selectively challenging but doable for all who play this.

2008-09-11

Ok

Superpong Is 20 times better I bought both this is ok not the best

2008-09-08

Outrageous!!!!!

Totally enjoying this game!!! My kids are ready to send me to "Space Out Anonymous"! Best game I've gotten. No complaints about anything about theapp itself. Way too much fun!

2008-09-07

I love this game!

This is a great game. So addictive! I play it during random pauses in my day and it just never gets old. The price is great, and as to the paddle-finger-freeze problem, this has only happened once or twice and has not really affected my game play.

Also... I currently have two top scores! Yay!

2008-09-01

Great Game

Very tricky to play, awesome price for something so challenging

2008-08-29

Crash problem

Kept on freezing and crashing then caused my email to freeze and crash too. Deleted app tried to reinstall and it didn't reinstall. Seemed fun but never got to use it.

2008-08-28

Awesome, but one concern...

...The developer has replied to my inquiry about this, and I am updating the review as such. He is trying to replicate the issue ...

This would be my favorite game and would have five stars. Awesome sound effects, graphics, and concept. Gameplay is good too, but as two others have mentioned, there is a flaw in the control. The paddle will sometimes freeze for up to a couple seconds. So far, the developer's suggestion is to make sure your finger stays below the paddle. After trying this for awhile, it does seem to reduce the occurrence of the issue, but it does still happen occasionally, and I'm not yet sure whether it's due to my consciously careful finger placement, or just that it's working better randomly at this particular time. See a game like "Break Classic" by BootAnt for the same control that works flawlessly.

That said, I _DO_ still wholeheartedly recommend this game. The flaw isn't so bad that it's not worth the price. It's just a minor annoyance sometimes (and apparently only for some people).

Also, could use a volume control... sounds are a bit loud. And after fixing the touch control, eventually adding tilt control (like on Jirbo Break) might be interesting!

2008-08-23

another minor adjustment...

sometimes the paddle gets stuck and doesn't move - please work on that bug

2008-08-20

Best breakout-type game

Very well done game. From the graphics to the sound to the gameplay, would highly recommend this one.

Should be a top seller in the app store.

2008-08-17

Solid remix

The mix of these two classics is great, breakout that fights back. Another hit from Dan at Binary.

2008-08-16

Just a whole lot a fun

3rd favorite game for iphone

2008-08-08

Beautiful

This game is Possibley the most addicting game they offer. I've played all the games.. Even the helicopter game with the sick graphics and how it uses the sensors in the phone. This game by far out does it.. It's more challenging, long, and the little voice is pretty funny.. But I recomend this to everyone to buy this game greatest on the market

2008-08-08

Wow total cool retro

Great game! Made me feel a littlebit like I was on the old 2600!

2008-08-07

Fun for 80's game lovers - sounds are especially fun and dorky.

Fun retro game - especially like the high scores - love how Dan is the one to beat. Kitschy and fun - well worth 4 bucks.

2008-08-02

Excelent!

Binary Squares has introduced my favorite games so far and space out is my second favorite app behind their block game. I have monkey ball, de blob, and some other games that many people love but this game is defiently a better game with great controling. And is set at a great price.

2008-07-30

Pretty Good

Great game..... but a little hard but if u like a challenging game then buy it.

2008-07-28

GOODDD

ITS so Retro 80's////I love it!

2008-07-24

Fun but gets repetitive

Fun game, but difficulty takes some time to ramp up and thus gets a bit repetitive. But overall lots of fun.

2008-07-21

Great but...

Really fun, but everytime I finish the first level it continues gameplay but with no new ships, yet there is still weapon fire

2008-07-20

Love this game.

Spaceout is so much fun! Best iPhone game to date. More fun then Crash and Super Monkey Ball.

2008-07-19

Excellent! This is great value and very entertaining

Love the voice effects, very retro and cool - as is the whole game style.

Yes, it's simplistic hit the ball, kill the aliens, avoid the bombs play - but it was good enough in the 80's and it's still great mindless entertainment today.

2008-07-19

Retro Goodness!

Love the graphics, sound, and interface. Lots of fun!

2008-07-19

Better than I expected!

This game is a cross between "Space Invaders" and "Pong." It feels like the classic games and is more challenging than I would have expected. I only wish there were a volume control, but the sound effects are terrific, reminding me of "Star Wars" gun fights. Simple, old-school graphics and lots of fun!

Space Out

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What's New in Version 4.7

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Ratings & Reviews

Too easy on iPhone, but a fun challenge on Apple Watch

Very cool 😊

iPhone X issue

Great game

Unplayable on iPhone X

Nice retro watch game

Excellent-- an iOS Classic!

Nearly 10 years in and I'm still playing

Retro Gaming at its finest!Awesome!

Needs iPhone 5 update

Best Retro Mash Up Game I Ever Played

Love it! Simple arcade mash-up!

Stopped opening day after purchase

Awesome combo of 2 classic games

Awesome again!

Cool but

Good game - but freezing control a problem

Cheats

Great retro breakout

Maybe

Perfect blend of Space Invaders and Breakout

Simple idea that works, great execution

Waste of iPhone space

Not so good 4 me

Excellent Retro Game

GREAT Game!

No coins needed!

Frustrating!

Ok

Outrageous!!!!!

I love this game!

Great Game

Crash problem

Awesome, but one concern...

another minor adjustment...

Best breakout-type game

Solid remix

Just a whole lot a fun

Beautiful

Wow total cool retro

Fun for 80's game lovers - sounds are especially fun and dorky.

Excelent!

Pretty Good

GOODDD

Fun but gets repetitive

Great but...

Love this game.

Excellent! This is great value and very entertaining

Retro Goodness!

Better than I expected!