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100
The Video Game Critic
This Atari 8-bit version is excellent, maintaining the same graphics, cool explosions, and frantic pace of the original game. It's great to trigger a smart bomb with a screen full of aliens, and watch everything be obliterated. There is some slow-down when the screen gets too busy, but nothing major. Although this version of Defender looks identical to the 5200 one, here you have the advantage of using a normal joystick and keyboard. The spacebar sets off a smart bomb, and any other key initiates hyperspace. I'd have to say that this is the best home version of Defender I've played.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
4.2 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
3.8 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
4.0 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
4.0 |
| Overall MobyScore (5 votes) |
4.0 |
User Reviews
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