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Bosses and Laser Update

Defend the Earth - Bosses and Lasers Update
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Bosses and Lasers Update Changes


  • New boss ship added to the game that spawns around the 7 minute mark. If it reaches the Earth, it will deal maximum damage and the game will be over! 
  • Destructable limbs and FX:  The boss ship is partially destructable. Wings and rear section can be dislodged from the main boss ship if enough damage is dealt to them.
  • New Boss Music by AudibleDread (Modifications made by the Game Developer).
  • New UI widgets, audio and visual transitions, and alert systems to warn the player that the boss has spawned.


  • New Upgrade: Planetary Defence System - Earth shoots laser at nearest enemy. Available once you reach level 10; will automatically shoot at the nearest ship to the Earth.
  • Various tweaks and balances to the difficulty of  the game.
  • NOTE: Due to changes made in this update, highscores from previous versions will no longer be eligible. See description for new Dev Highscores to beat.

Play the Game Here: Defend the Earth Updated

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