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
Vertical shoot-em-up by G.rev, Japan February 2012. The Under Defeat HD version enriches the arcade original with high-resolution graphics and improved presentation options. Military helicopter combat in vertical scrolling levels with turret rotation mechanics. HD remastering of G.rev's cult shoot-em-up.
Under Defeat HD 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.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
An HD remaster of G.rev's military vertical shooter first seen on Dreamcast, this 360 edition handled by Rising Star Games lifts resolution and presentation while keeping the signature helicopter-tilt system. Though less unfindable than pure exclusives, the Japanese version stays limited by the small domestic base and the G.rev imprint sought by manic-shooter fans. Never reworked beyond this build, the title holds a steady complete value, supported by the reputation of the original shooter.
Is Under Defeat HD 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.
