Defendor

About

Set on a distant mining facility under alien attack, DEFENDOR makes you the last ship to stand up to the alien hordes! One pilot against impossible odds taking on the entire enemy fleet. Just like if we were back in the '80s. Defendor is a arcade, one screen, shoot-em-up, based on Asteroids with the emphasis on "steroids" part! Control a ship that keeps on shooting and gather stars to upgrade you…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music4 positive mentions

Engaging modern take on classic gameplay with high replayability and unique upgrades.
Smooth gameplay with nice music and visuals, creating an enjoyable experience.
Good value for a budget game, offering simple yet effective mechanics.

Ship is too fast for the small play area, making it easy to die by leaving the screen.
Difficulty in surviving long enough to earn upgrades or understand the game's currency.
Controls may require adjustment, and the game can be challenging at the start.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple, old-school mechanics reimagined within a modern rogue-lite framework, appealing to fans of high score chasing. Players appreciate the smooth and quick gameplay experience, complemented by enjoyable music and sound effects, making it engaging for repeated attempts and base upgrades.
- “Simple old style game mechanics but forged into a modern rogue-lite concept.”
- “If you can get behind simple-yet-effective gameplay and some old school high score chasing, this game is for you.”
- “Awesome game, quick to play, very smooth gameplay, nice music and sound effects... I really want to start a new attempt to be able to upgrade my base.”
- “The gameplay feels outdated, relying on simple old-school mechanics that don't translate well into a modern rogue-lite concept.”
- “While the game attempts to blend classic gameplay with modern elements, it ultimately falls short and feels repetitive.”
- “The mechanics are overly simplistic, making the gameplay feel stale and lacking depth.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the well-executed visuals and enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the nice soundtrack and sound effects, which contribute to the game's smooth and engaging atmosphere.
- “Awesome game, quick to play, very smooth gameplay, nice music and sound effects... I really want to start a new attempt to be able to upgrade my base.”
- “Graphics are very well done and stylized, as well as the music.”
- “Nice soundtrack and visuals.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their stylized design, complementing the game's overall aesthetic. Users appreciate the combination of impressive visuals and a nice soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics are very well done and stylized, as well as the music.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts a high replayability factor, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The replayability factor is high with this one.”