Invasion of the Mutant Space Bats of Doom Repro Floppy PC Game

Invasion of the Mutant Space Bats of Doom is a shareware shoot-'em-up game developed by Pop Software and released for MS-DOS in the mid-1990s. Known for its quirky title and engaging gameplay, it offers a nostalgic arcade experience reminiscent of classics like Galaga and Space Invaders.

🕹️ Gameplay Overview

Players pilot a starship, battling waves of "mutant space bats" across 66 levels. The game features colorful VGA graphics and smooth animations. Unlike some earlier shooters, it allows movement both horizontally and vertically, providing greater maneuverability. Power-ups, obtained by collecting colored gems, enhance the ship's capabilities.

• Purple Gems: Collect six to gain an extra life.

• Green Gems: Increase missile speed.

• Red Gems: Add extra missiles per round.

• White Gems: Activate a temporary "hyper" mode.

The game also includes bonus rounds where players can collect additional gems, adding variety to the gameplay.

This game has been tested on an original PC and runs flawlessly. Please note that certain games may require installation to the computer’s hard drive in order to function properly. This is often necessary when the game’s size exceeds the 1.44MB capacity of a standard floppy disk or when the game requires additional files and setup that cannot be run directly from the disk.

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