Space Spikes

Space Spikes is a space-themed arcade shooter for the Apple II.

Gameplay occurs in three sections, In the first section, the player controls a spaceship that can move horizontally left and right. The ship can fire vertically upwards, but also left and right. Diamond shaped enemies fall from the sky, and can attack the player from the side. The goal is to launch a spaceship through the gap in the diamond-shaped ships.

In the second stage, the player has now launched into space. The player moves vertically and can fire to the left. The goal is to destroy a number of spike-shaped alien vessels. The player must avoid alien shot as well as seeking missiles. Seeking missiles must be shot down, as they can not be avoided. Each alien vessel requires 3 hits, and when all alien vessels are destroyed, the player has completed this stage.

In the final stage, the player controls a large spaceship which can move in all directions. The goal is to bomb enemy structures at the bottom of the screen. The player must avoid large alien defenses including enemy attack ships, large lasers, and horizontal fire. When all enemy structures are destroyed, the player is victorious.

The player has a total of 3 lives, and when all are lost, it's game over.