Defender

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 8 out of 12
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  1. Nintendo Power
    60
    Three versions of the first side-scrolling shooter give Defender for the GBA old-school flair. [Feb 2003, p.160]
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  2. GameZone
    55
    There are too many "button" needs to limit yourself to such a tiny panel of controls. You really need to stand back and SEE what's going on. You must have very quick fingers to survive for long.
  3. TotalGames.net
    55
    A distinct lack of pace (something that made the original so absorbing) also makes the action far less exciting than it should be.
  5. Pocket Games
    50
    The main part of the game is a complete mockery of the Defender franchise. [Spring 2003, p.31]
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Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
27
#27 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. Rockstaar9
    Oct 21, 2021
    1
    Boring, stiff, ugly, and it controls like garbage. How do you mess up a game as simple as Defender?
  2. ChrisA.
    Jul 27, 2003
    8
    I like this game. A great shooter.