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Metacritic 4013+

Space Raiders

Taito|2002Shooter
GameCubePS2

LumiScore

52

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

35/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

2/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Space Raiders is a classic-style shooter that provides straightforward action. It's a good choice for players who enjoy arcade-style challenges and improving their reflexes. Be aware of the moderate fantasy violence and mild language.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
40
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)35/100

What your child develops

Space Raiders offers engaging third-person shooting action with a focus on spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. Its story mode and boss battles provide a structured challenge, and players can explore different playstyles with three unique characters.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Space Raiders, known as Space Invaders: Invasion Day in Europe, is a 2002 update to the original 1978 Space Invaders arcade game from its creators. Re-imagined for the sixth generation home consoles, Space Raiders takes the surface-to-air shooting action of the original title and puts it into a third-person urban street setting on the GameCube and PlayStation 2 (the latter only in Japan and Europe).