Ave Fénix is a localization or regional variant of Phoenix, the 1980 space shooter (Amstar/Centuri) remembered for introducing enemies with formation flight patterns and a mothership as final boss, a leap in ambition compared to Space Invaders. The Spanish title suggests distribution for the Spanish-speaking market. It retains the original's appeal: a difficulty curve well thought out for its time and that final showdown against the giant bird that gave the whole saga its name. A classic piece for anyone tracing the evolutionary line of the early space shooter.
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