Space Invaders Extreme preview for PSP and DS

This summer will see the return of a gaming classic as Space Invaders Extreme hits the PSP and the DS. There have been many recreations of old-school games classics on modern consoles and handhelds, with varying levels of success - will Space Invaders Extreme be one of the successful ones? We've had a hands-on look at Space Invaders Extreme this month, and we think it's a good example of a game that retains the feel of the classic original while bringing it bang up to date. Find out more in our preview of Space Invaders Extreme!

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Space Invaders Extreme preview for PSP and DS
It's a perilous undertaking, remaking a classic. Many developers have failed to recreate the simple joys of tens, maybe hundreds of old-school games which have had up dates or ‘re -imaginings' in recent years. The key to a go od remake is to unders tand what made the original so great and blend it with new aspects that complement the original design to create an game that evokes memories of the original with the feeling that you're playing something fresh. As you might expect from this intro, Space Invaders Extreme manages it – but not only that, it makes it look easy.