Defender

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2002
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. MitchellC.
    Dec 7, 2002
    7
    Luis is an idiot. This game is most definately not a 10 out of 10. Jedi Starfighter is better in playability and the controls for rolling and maneuvering are better. Does he work for Midway or something?
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    The classic arcade game gets the 3D treatment in an update that still shares much of the original's blasting formula with a small added element of strategy thrown in. I still prefer the no frills blasting of the original game but it's a worthy attempt at doing something different with the idea.

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best PS2 Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. PSM Magazine
    80
    Solid campaign modes, gameplay variety, and visuals make this a must-buy. [Dec 2002, p.42]
  2. TotalGames.net
    80
    Like "Spy Hunter" before it Defender is a remarkable update that both satisfies old and new gamers alike with its flash graphics and basic old-skool blasting.
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  3. GameNow
    67
    It's nothing entirely new, but you'll have a good time doing it. [Nov 2002, p.75]
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