Play with Pixel Art

Pixel Art game - Space invaders

Pixel Art Game Rules

You have the choice between 3 (or 4) different modes:

MEMORY GAME Mode

• To start the game, click on "PLAY".
• The Pixel Art pattern will appear and the countdown will start.
• You need to memorize this pattern within the given time. If you want to give your answer before the countdown ends, click on the "GIVE MY ANSWER" button.
• Once the time is up, an empty pixel grid will appear. You must reproduce the initial pattern by coloring the correct pixels in the grid. To help you, a pixel counter is displayed. For patterns with multiple colors, click on the palette below the grid to change the color.
• When you are done, click "CHECK MY ANSWER".
• The initial pattern and the one you just created will be displayed side by side so you can check for any mistakes.

If the game seems too difficult, feel free to increase the countdown duration or turn it off to play "stress-free" and take your time to memorize the pattern. You can also use the "TRAINING" mode and then retry the "MEMORY GAME" mode once you feel ready.

TRAINING Mode

Reproduce the pixel art pattern displayed on the left grid by coloring the pixels on the right grid. This mode allows you to practice before the memory game. As soon as the pattern you created matches the one on the left, the game will notify you.

COLORING Mode

This is a number-based coloring game. Color each pixel with the color corresponding to the number and discover the hidden Pixel Art pattern. As soon as your coloring is complete, the game will notify you.

Note: The Number Coloring mode is only available for games with MULTICOLORED patterns ;)

ARTIST Mode

This is a free mode to create Pixel Art. Have fun creating original patterns by letting your imagination run wild! Start by choosing the size and default color of the grid. Then, choose the color for the pixels by clicking on the wide range of colors available in the palette.

Pixel Art Game Features

Settings Buttons

You will find all the settings buttons just below the game. Feel free to test the various available options.

• Mode: The buttons allow you to choose between the GAME mode and the CHALLENGE mode.
• Pattern: This lets you change the Pixel Art pattern.
• Countdown: You can activate or deactivate it.
• Display Time: These buttons let you choose the time given for memorization when the countdown is active.

Other Features

At the top of the game, you will find the following features:

• Zoom Buttons: For grids with fewer pixels, zooming out may make it easier to memorize. Feel free to test it!
• Sound Button: You can mute the game's sound if it bothers you.

This game is compatible with all your devices: computers, tablets, and smartphones (iPhone or Android). The game automatically adapts to the size of your screen, so you can play anywhere!

The Video Game Space Invaders

Gameplay

Objective:

The player controls a laser cannon at the bottom of the screen and must shoot at rows of aliens (the "Space Invaders") that gradually descend.

Appearance of the Space Invaders:

The aliens have varied but simplified shapes, often symmetrical, with bodies made of square pixels. The most common ones resemble jellyfish or squids, with dangling tentacles. Some look like crabs, with pixelated claws. Others have more complex features, such as antennas or extensions, usually placed in the upper rows.
In the original version, the aliens were black and white. However, in later versions and on some arcade screens, they were colored in green, blue, pink, and other bright colors.

Mechanics:

The invaders move in a coordinated manner, horizontally in tight formations, and descend by one level each time they reach the edge of the screen. The player must eliminate them before they reach the bottom of the screen.

Increasing Difficulty:

As the player eliminates the aliens, their movement speed increases, thus raising the game's difficulty.

Cultural Impact

Commercial Success:

Space Invaders achieved massive success upon release, becoming one of the most profitable arcade games in history.

Influence:

It inspired many subsequent video games and was a pioneer in using concepts like the high score table, encouraging players to beat records.

Legacy

Adaptations and Versions:

Space Invaders has been adapted to numerous platforms, including game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices.

Homages and References:

The game has been referenced in countless works of popular culture, from movies and TV series to other video games.

Space Invaders and Urban Art

Invader, an Urban Artist

Where can you see his works?

Examples of Works in Unexpected Locations:

• Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles: Invader placed a mosaic on the famous Hollywood Sign, one of the most iconic landmarks in Los Angeles. This artwork garnered a lot of attention due to its highly visible and symbolic location.
• Underwater, Cancun, Mexico: Invader created an underwater mosaic at the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) in Cancun. This submerged installation highlights the artist's creativity in integrating his works into diverse environments.
• Street Signs, Paris: Several mosaics by Invader can be found on street signs in Paris, adding a touch of urban art to the functional elements of the city. For example, mosaics can be found on "no entry" or street name signs.
• The Great Wall of China: Invader installed a mosaic on the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This work is particularly notable due to the contrast between modern art and the ancient historical site.
• Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris: One of Invader's mosaics can be found at Charles de Gaulle Airport, surprising travelers in a transit space. This installation adds a touch of pop culture to the airport environment.
• International Space Station (ISS): In collaboration with French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, Invader sent a work to the International Space Station. While this mosaic is not permanently installed on the station, this symbolic act emphasizes the artist's ambition to "conquer" space.
• Building Rooftops: Some works are only visible from elevated viewpoints or by drone, adding a hidden and exclusive aspect to their discovery.

In addition to his urban installations, Invader sometimes exhibits in art galleries, showcasing his mosaics and other works inspired by pixel art.

There is a mobile app, "FlashInvaders," which allows users to "hunt" and photograph the mosaics they find (each mosaic has a score) and earn points as part of an interactive global game.

Artistic Project

Invader aims to bring life back to urban spaces by integrating art into the daily lives of passersby, surprising and engaging city dwellers.
The artist sometimes adapts his works to fit the cultural or historical context of the location. For example, mosaics inspired by Mexican art in Mexico City or works referencing manga characters in Japan.
His works have become emblematic of urban art and have contributed to popularizing the street art movement. They often spark interest and curiosity, encouraging people to explore their city.