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Background: In this update
of the classic video game there are three modes including Classic
Defender (true to the original), Defender Plus (adding friendly droids
and meaner aliens, and the namesake, Defender 2000 (adding tons of
powerups and bonus warp sessions). In Defender you must protect your
miners as they get much needed resources with your Ship.
Equipped with lasers and smart bombs you must defend against a whole
host of aliens.
Game Play: This game shines in every
mode. Classic Defender is just a great port of the original.
Defender Plus enlarges the ship and aliens and puts in a psychedelic
background. You can choose to have up to two droids accompany
you. Here the action is fast paced and you have rapid fire. The
square transport gates look a little out of place, but otherwise the
game is quite fun. Defender 2000 is the granddaddy of them all!
At first the ship seems too big, compared to Classic Defender, but
once you get used to that you get sucked into the game play. The
powerups really improve the game play and improve your chances -
droids, shields, extra lasers, and warp. The warp
sequences also provide a nice breakup of the fast and furious game
play. The music is phenomenal and really gets your blood
pumping. The graphics are good, but the sound effects are
excellent. You here your little people yelling as they get shot.
Overall this game is excellent. Once you
start you won't stop for a long, long time.
Pros: fast action, sound, poseurs,
multiple play modes, pure gaming bliss
Cons: What, no Sequel!
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