G.rev remaster Under Defeat into an HD military vertical shooter with a very original helicopter tilt system. The stages are dense, the soundtrack rousing, and this is a fine curio for old-school sharpshooting fans that will reward keen collectors.
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Shooter1 player12+
Description
Under Defeat HD Deluxe Edition by G.rev, March 2013. Includes the full game with additional game options and content. Enriched version of G.rev's Under Defeat HD shoot-em-up.
Under Defeat HD - Deluxe Edition review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Very short"
At the controls of a war helicopter, this G.rev shooter in its HD version enriches the original arcade with polished presentation and tuning, on a nervy run cleared in one session. Its brevity is the cabinet's, where directional fire and scoring rule. The short length extends into mastering the turrets and the hunt for the perfect run, more than into length.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Under Defeat HD - Deluxe Edition still worth playing in 2026?
A shooter from G.rev, Under Defeat HD offers a vertical helicopter shooter in a retro military mood, with a fire tilting system that adds a real tactical dimension to positioning. The polished art direction, the controlled bullet density and the retro grain appeal to genre fans. The short length and a niche audience limit access. An excellent shmup for fans of old fashioned vertical shooting and demanding scoring with original mechanics.
