Alien Break-In

Alien Break-In is a single-screen shooter that blends elements associated with Galaxian and Space Invaders. Motherships release swarming alien invaders and slow-moving bombs, while falling pods can become crab-like mutants that advance along the ground.

The player can dig holes to trap and destroy these mutants, but only five holes are available for the entire game. There are no levels or stages; the challenge comes from surviving an endless attack as increasingly many pods descend.

• Release: 1982
• Platforms: Amstrad CPC, BBC Microcomputer System
• Genre: Shooter
• Developers: Clive Webster, Romik Software
• Publishers: Amsoft, Romik