Under Defeat

"Under Defeat is such a challenging explosion-filled shoot &s;em up that it&s;s hard to put it down, especially with its distinct modes and helicopters to pilot. Throw in flashy visuals and a great soundtrack and you have one radical arcade …"

"Under Defeat is a fine example of how when a good port is produced it can make a world of difference. I had this game on PS3 and it made such a little impression that I was apprehensive to cover …"

"Under Defeat brings together all versions of the game and even includes a new one, even if with few differences in fact, creating an aura of a full-bodied version of a title that can be considered a modern classic of …"

"This one’s just really darn fun to scorechase in, and I definitely see myself revisiting those Arcade leaderboards over and over in the months to come, especially with how silky smooth this port feels as a whole."

"The latest iteration of Under Defeat shows just how solid the original game was and remains to this day. It&s;s simple yet effective take on the shmmup genre still provides a great challenge with fun gameplay that drives you to …"

"This is the definitive version of the game. Under Defeat is a game that feels like it never got a chance to breathe, so it is nice to finally have the ultimate version of the game available for just about …"

"Under Defeat (2025) is a remaster of the expertly crafted 2005 vertical shooter, offering tight gameplay, striking art, infectious music, and shmup-friendly extras that make its high difficulty rewarding and replayable."

"Under Defeat is a solid addition to the continually growing Nintendo Switch SHMUP library. It&s;s a well-executed port that retains the ballistic awe and intensity of the original arcade game."

"Under Defeat is a superb game, which quite rightly earned plaudits upon release and still feels like an essential part of anyone’s shoot ‘em up library."

"Where helicopter gunship-themed video games are concerned, Under Defeat is one of the best ever. It signifies a point in time when the shoot &s;em up was being propelled by a new area of creativity, and young development studios like …"

"While Under Defeat does show its age - particularly with the UI - it still manages to be a brilliant challenging shoot-&s;em-up that has some quite unique elements. Boasting some glorious couch co-op action, some banging soundtrack options and a …"