Deluxe edition of Under Defeat HD with bonus content. Sega's vertical shmup delivers sharp scoring, honest difficulty and polished military aesthetics. A generous and complete edition for shoot-em-up enthusiasts.
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Category
Shooter1 player7+
Description
Deluxe edition by G.Rev of Under Defeat HD with bonus content for the West. Published by Rising Star Games, released in November 2012 in Europe and North America. Under Defeat HD with extras including digital artbook, OST soundtrack as bonus disc and new Arrange and Newbie modes, vertical scrolling shmup gameplay with directional Lock-on Shot system, over five HD remastered stages at 1080p, local cooperative mode for up to two players, Arrange mode with redrawn graphics and rebalanced bullet patterns, 2D pixel-art HD aesthetic, arcade soundtrack by Yasuhisa Watanabe.
Under Defeat HD - Deluxe Edition review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
An expanded take on the G.rev shoot-'em-up, this Deluxe edition adds modes and content while keeping its demand intact. Angling your fire, threading runs right past enemies and memorizing the patterns stay at the heart of the challenge. Elegant and rigorous, it extends the pleasure of a methodical danmaku and speaks to purists who love to polish every run.
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,46 GB📅27/11/2012
Published by Rising Star Games
Under Defeat HD - Deluxe Edition (PS3) price, value & rarity
A vertical shmup from G.rev in high definition, Under Defeat HD Deluxe Edition offers demanding old-school action paired with a soundtrack and extras in a modestly printed Western edition. Sought by genre fans, its interest lies in this shmup niche and limited run rather than wide distribution. A piece prized by shoot-em-up collectors.
An underrated gem
A vertical shooter with a polished military aesthetic, it bets on a directional firing system and refined production values rather than a deluge of bullets. Confined to a niche audience and produced in small numbers, it stayed under the radar. Its retro charm and precise handling make it a safe bet for fans of demanding shooters.
Is Under Defeat HD - Deluxe Edition still worth playing in 2026?
Under Defeat HD Deluxe Edition is a generous reissue of Sega's vertical shoot-em-up, adding bonus content to an already polished title. Its military aesthetic, with its helicopters and detailed war settings, pleasantly contrasts with the genre's usual science-fiction worlds. The directional firing system, more tactical than it appears, and the sharp scoring reward mastery and memorisation. The fair difficulty makes it a good entry point as well as a lasting challenge. More measured than frenzied danmaku, this shmup keeps a real elegance. For the fan of demanding arcade shooting, this complete edition is a safe bet.
