• 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. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. LarryK.
    Dec 31, 2002
    9
    Actually kind of hard...I'm still stuck on the first levels!
  2. LuisA.
    Oct 28, 2002
    10
    I think that this game should be in the top ten in the US because it's the best space game aside from Staarlancer (created by dreamcast).
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. 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. 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.
  3. GameNow
    67
    It's nothing entirely new, but you'll have a good time doing it. [Nov 2002, p.75]