Defender
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About the Game
Defender is an updated version of the classic arcade game of the same name. The Manti bugs have invaded earth and the remaining human survivors now live in colonies throughout the solar system. As more swarms of Manti arrive, even the colonies are now in danger of being wiped out. You've been enlisted to help save the remaining colonists and destroy the Manti bugs!
Story & Setting
To increase chances of success you will need to rescue captured humans before this happens and bring them to a safe landing zone.
Gameplay & Core Systems
There are a total of six different ships to fly, each with its own flight characteristics and special weapons. Weapon and shield power-ups can also be found throughout the various missions. As in the original version of Defender, the Manti will try to capture any humans they can find to change them into mutants to increase their attack force. Saving colonists will also earn you some credits, which can later be used to buy improved weapons or shields for your ship.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Co-Op, and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Defender | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | 7 Studios, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | 7 Studios, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Midway Games Limited | Germany | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Pressure/Touch Sensitive | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Shoot'em Up | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | 7 Studios | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLUS-20191 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 Players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Midway | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-22 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-03-14 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2002-10-22 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 22, 2002 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 24, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 031719268535 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20191 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006ZCCO | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 9409 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-50714 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5037930070754 | Germany | MobyGames |
| asin | B00006ZCCO | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 9409 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 031719268535 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLUS-20191 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5037930070778 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5037930070778 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
