Whether you're preparing for your first game or looking to improve your high score, this page answers the questions players ask most often about ZXSpace.
As ZXSpace continues to evolve, this FAQ will be updated with new gameplay information, additional features and future content.
Quick answers to the questions players ask most often before and after playing ZXSpace.
This FAQ brings together answers covering gameplay, controls, achievements, BarkinMad Coins, Game Center, power-ups and future updates.
If you'd like more detailed information, explore the linked guides throughout the ZXSpace documentation.
Yes. ZXSpace is available on the Apple App Store.
Yes. ZXSpace is free to download, with optional cosmetic content available through the BarkinMad Coins progression system.
ZXSpace is a fast-paced retro-inspired space shooter where you defend cities against waves of invading aliens using a single player-controlled cannon.
Move your cannon by dragging left and right across the screen. The cannon fires automatically, allowing you to focus on positioning and avoiding enemy attacks.
Yes. Automatic firing allows players to concentrate on movement, positioning and collecting power-ups.
Yes. ZXSpace includes pause functionality so you can temporarily stop gameplay before continuing your defence.
BarkinMad Coins are earned through normal gameplay by completing waves and continuing to improve your performance.
Coins unlock cosmetic cannon skins and other cosmetic rewards across supported ZX Series games. They never provide gameplay advantages.
Yes. Supported ZX Series games share a common BarkinMad Coin wallet, allowing your progress to continue across multiple titles.
No. BarkinMad Coins are an in-game progression system only and cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred outside supported ZX Series games.
Yes. ZXSpace integrates with Apple Game Center for achievements and leaderboards.
Achievements unlock automatically as you reach gameplay milestones while signed into Apple Game Center.
No. Achievements simply recognise your progress and do not provide gameplay advantages.
ZXSpace currently includes power-ups such as Double Laser and Shield Repair, with additional power-ups planned as development continues.
Most power-ups provide temporary advantages, encouraging players to use them strategically during each wave.
Focus on surviving longer, maintaining accurate positioning, collecting power-ups and defending every city for as long as possible.
Yes. Future updates may introduce additional gameplay features, cosmetic content, balance improvements and quality-of-life enhancements.
Yes. ZXSpace is one of the growing collection of ZX Series arcade games developed by BarkinMad Studios.