ZXSpace Controls

Simple Controls, Challenging Gameplay

ZXSpace is designed around intuitive touch controls that are easy to learn but rewarding to master. Instead of worrying about firing your weapon, you can focus entirely on movement, positioning and protecting your cities from the alien invasion.

As the waves become faster and more dangerous, good control becomes the difference between survival and defeat.

Moving Your Cannon

Drag your finger left or right anywhere on the screen to move your cannon smoothly along the bottom of the battlefield.

The cannon automatically follows your movement, allowing precise positioning without complicated controls.

  • Drag left and right to move.
  • Movement is smooth and responsive.
  • Focus on positioning instead of firing.

Automatic Firing

Your cannon fires automatically whenever enemies are within range, allowing you to concentrate on avoiding incoming fire and protecting your cities.

Success comes from being in the right place at the right time rather than tapping the screen repeatedly.

Master Your Positioning

Position yourself beneath groups of invading aliens so your shots hit as many targets as possible. Good positioning allows you to eliminate threats quickly while leaving enough room to react to enemy attacks.

Avoid staying at the edges of the screen unless absolutely necessary. Remaining closer to the centre gives you more time to respond as enemies change direction.

  • Stay beneath groups of enemies.
  • Leave room to dodge enemy fire.
  • Keep the centre of the screen covered.
  • Watch enemy movement patterns.

Collecting Power-Ups

Power-ups appear during gameplay and can significantly improve your effectiveness. Position yourself carefully so you can collect them without exposing your cities to unnecessary danger.

Power-ups such as Double Laser increase your firepower, making accurate positioning even more valuable.

Advanced Control Tips

Experienced players rarely chase every enemy. Instead, they anticipate where the alien formation is moving and position their cannon before the next attack begins.

Smooth movement is usually more effective than making constant rapid corrections. Learning enemy movement patterns will naturally improve both your survival time and your score.

  • Plan your movement ahead of time.
  • Avoid unnecessary rapid direction changes.
  • Prioritise protecting cities over chasing single enemies.
  • Practice smooth, controlled movement.

Precision Through Simplicity

ZXSpace combines simple touch controls with increasingly challenging gameplay.

Automatic firing allows you to focus entirely on movement, positioning and defending your cities. As enemy formations become faster and more aggressive, mastering these fundamentals becomes essential.

Whether you're aiming for a new high score or simply trying to survive one more wave, precise movement is your greatest weapon.

  • Smooth touch controls.
  • Automatic firing.
  • Skill-based positioning.
  • Designed for quick pick-up-and-play sessions.
ZXSpace cannon controls
Simple controls let you focus on surviving the invasion.