Defender

by Defender

Product Features

• In the distant future, Earth has been devastated and the survivors have colonized the solar system. In this time, when mankind is beginning its journey to the stars, the aliens come. They want us dead, and a young pilot named Kyoko will swear on her life to keep that from happening.
• You play as Kyoko and jump into six unique and powerful ships, each with their own abilities & upgrades
• Collect the weapons you need to unleash carnage on the alien menace -- laser guns, fireballs, homing missiles, reflector shields and other power-ups are waiting for you
• You'll need them all, too -- enemies you don't destroy completely will mutate and return to attack again, stronger than before
• Besides fighting the aliens, you'll also do work to save the population - from hauling generators to rescuing wounded humans

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006ZCCL
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 4, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,752 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Prepare for an out-of-this-world, 3-D flying experience with the remake of the arcade classic Defender. Players must defend and protect the human race from an alien invasion as they assume the controls of next-generation combat-ready Defender ships. Battling an onslaught of vicious aliens, players strategically pilot their ships through more than 14 treacherous missions spanning the solar system, executing dynamic tactical maneuvers such as barrel rolls, 360-degree loops, and spinning reversals in order to evade the enemy.

Product Description

Defender is an all-new re-imagined version of the arcade hit, with 21st-century graphics and a new storyline, and the gameplay that made it a classic! Incredible, fast-paced action in space is waiting for you, as the Defender!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and challenging., June 21, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Defender (Video Game)

This game is really well thought out. Take the old Defender, put it in 3D and here it is. It is at times difficult but in an "I'll get it next time" sort of way. I love the differences between the available ships. Different ships require different playing styles. Some will want to stick to just one while some like me will have fun playing them all. Not to mention that the ships are all upgradable which is a plus in any game. It is even possible to go back and play old missions once you fully finish the game so you can have fun going back and taking on the old missions with your fully upgraded ships. The strategic aspects with the colonist and ground unit placement is a wonderful transistion from the old game to the new. This is NOT a game for someone who doesn't like to think about stuff before they do it. The last level can get pretty hectic and you will probably fail a few times before successfully completing it. The multiplayer mode is a nice addition as well. My only dissapointment is that it was all over a little too soon. I say rent it first, either you will love it or you will hate it. It all depends on you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Should Really Buy This Game!, June 27, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Defender (Video Game)

This game is the best! You are one of two ships at the start of the game and get more as the game goes on. Eventually you get a fleet of six hyper-powerful ships ready to take on the head of the Manti invation force, The Manti Queen. (To tell parents, It Shoudn't be rated T. The worst part is when little green bugs pick up people in spacesuits.)If you like games like Starfox 64, Rouge Squadron (Star Wars), or F-Zero AX, this is the game for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pilot Your Own Star Fighter, March 30, 2006

By 

daner (Florida) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Defender (Video Game)

There is more to Defender than shooting the Manti invaders. It is a strategy game that tests your abilities to fly a range of fighters and shooting Manti while strategically saving colonists and using tanks and missle crawlers to win battles. The games starts you out in a training school and then you advance to mission status. Each mission is on a new planet with great environments. Some of the later missions are extremely hard and can be a little frustrating, but usually that is because you need to tweek your strategy. The mulitplayer format makes this game a ton of fun to play with someone else and my son and I have really enjoyed it.