Jan 13, 2011 11:16 GMT  ·  By

Fishlabs, a game developer for the iOS platform, has just announced that its popular combat space “Earth Defender” game is now available for free in the App Store.

Customers who bought the full version of the game need not worry, as this is in fact a lite version with limited features that is meant to give players a taste of what the original game has to offer.

One of the most popular action-packed arcade games, “Earth Defender” has players take the role of defenders of the planet by firing on attacking hordes of aliens and generate huge chain reactions through targeted bombardments.

The lite version of the game offers gamers an exclusive level of galactic warfare, which can only be played in this very special version.

Still, the same level of reflexes and tactics is needed to defend the Earth against hordes of aliens. With skillful aiming, bombs can be spread over every opponent, thus triggering large chain reactions that will kill multiple enemies.

Some of the main features of the “Earth Defender” lite version include:

- Spectacular graphics with elaborate effects and detailed animated backgrounds; - Atmospheric, orchestral soundtrack and awesome sound; - Multi-touch action with up to five fingers; - Unique level exclusive to this version; - One of five special bombs of the full version.

The full version of the game includes additional features such as:

- Seven unique level bosses and a gigantic end boss; - Six different levels with 14 different enemy types; - 20 OpenFeint achievements and integration in Facebook and Twitter; - On-line highscore lists via OpenFeint.

Earth Defender” lite version is fully compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices running on iOS 3.0 or later and requires 13.8 MB of internal memory. The game is available starting today as a free download in the App Store.

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