I'm working on the graphics for a new version of Space Invaders with a gameplay twist. I want an explosion that's different to the usual outward expanding fire ball. I know it's not the greatest special effect in video gaming but what do you guys think of it? Any feedback appreciated.
The game's resolution would be about the same as the original Space Invaders but played at 200% or 300% for extra low res pixel loveliness. If any of you know a coder who may be interested in collaborating to produce the game in an online playable format can you please let me know. | 
Thank you for the feedback guys. I will certainly post more of the game graphics as soon as I have anything I think is close enough to pixel perfect.
Mrmo Tarius...
I wasn't aware of Tyrian so I checked out the freeware version. Now that's some quality pixel work. Apparently all done in DPaint on an Amiga 1200. Now those were the days.
iLKke...
The crusaders (invaders) may also get hit from above so the explosion (or vaporization) would sometimes be flipped vertically, but blue in colour to match the plasma bolt coming from above. The animation plays faster in Image Ready. I hope it just looks slow because GIF's are sluggish as I would rather not remove any frames.
Antiboton...
"Nice for a game" ? But crap for...? :)