Defender for GameCube

GameCube

Shooter

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Number of Players

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Defender

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6.5

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Game Details

Release Date 11/6/2002
Publisher Midway
Developer 7 Studios
Platform GameCube
Genre Shooter

Number of Players 1

Violence

Game Description

The '80s arcade classic is back! You'll still fly the skies shooting down alien craft and rescuing stranded humans, but now you can fly one of several new ships, and it isn't just human cargo you'll be carrying. Using a tether you can pick up artillery and tanks to deliver as they're needed for each mission. Moving ground forces adds a considerable element of strategy compared to classic version -- but if you miss the old side-scrolling action, the original arcade version is included as an Easter egg.

Critic Reviews

GameSpot Review (6.9 out of 10)

When it comes to releasing remakes of classic games, Midway, having one of the richest arcade histories in the entire business, is one of the best-equipped companies. Midway successfully delved into its back catalog last year with an update to its popular arcade game Spy Hunter. Now, one of the...more

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Average Member Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Defender revisited. (4 out of 10)

posted by zacharia77 (FORT WAYNE, IN) on Aug 8, 2006
Member since May 2006
6 out of 6 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

The game does not offer alot of explanation of the ways to use the controls. It also has very short time frames to finish each level. Ran out of fuel almost every level, and the interface to actually fight the enemy is very difficult to manage. I think its time to create defender II that would act...more

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