Defender
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Defender is an iconic arcade game released by Williams Electronics in 1981. It is a side-scrolling shooter game with fast-paced action set on an unnamed planet where the player must defeat waves of invading aliens.
CPU: Motorola 6809; Sound CPU: Motorola 6808; Display: Raster, 292 x 240 resolution; Sound: Amplified Mono (two channels); Control: 2-way Joystick, 5 Buttons (Thrust, Reverse, Fire, Smart Bomb, Hyperspace)
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Challenging gameplay, multiple control buttons, side-scrolling shooting action.
- Theme: Space, Sci-Fi
- Sound: Mono
- System: Motorola 6809
- Production: 55000
- Dimensions: 28.75 in. W x 76.5 in. H x 26.5 in. D
- Year Released: 1981
- Weight: 275 lbs
Additional Info
Defender is known for its challenging gameplay and was considered technologically advanced for its time. It offered side-scrolling graphics and complex control schemes that added to its depth.
Defender's legacy includes influencing numerous other games and spawning a successful sequel, 'Stargate'.
Designed by Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar, Defender was highly influential and became one of the highest-grossing arcade games.
Defender's legacy includes influencing numerous other games and spawning a successful sequel, 'Stargate'.
Designed by Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar, Defender was highly influential and became one of the highest-grossing arcade games.