Underplayed Gems

DEFENDER 3D (2018)

DEFENDER 3D cover
Developer
Blueshift Media
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast, arcade-style shooter that ramps up difficulty as you blast through alien waves, letting you pick a ship and skill level to match your playstyle.

fast-pacedchallengingprogressive difficultyretro-inspiredarcade-styleintenseskill-basedcompetitive

What players say

Players praise it as a nostalgic trip for fans of the 1980s Defender, but they warn the controls feel sluggish and the ship's hitbox is too large. Difficulty is high, and some miss features like high-score saving or controller support, though recent updates have improved the experience.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.