Jon Hamlin: Back in 2006, at the end of the Sega Dreamcast’s lifecycle, an anomaly was released in the form of Under Defeat. A top-down, helicopter shoot-em-up that was a love note to the classic arcade experiences of the 80s, you can understand how a game like that could seem an odd, if not interested, prospect. Well, the game released and quickly gained a legion of fans. It seems equally as odd and interesting, then, that Sony would release an updated, HD version of the game in 2012, complete with remastered graphics, a new soundtrack, and new screen-ratio settings that stretch the screen for more player movement. Considering the game’s classic pedigree, the biggest question that needs answering is: Does Under Defeat HD have a place among today’s games?
The price tag is $26.99 which is expensive , but still cheaper than playing it at an arcade when all is said and done.
It’s pretty, it sounds good and it’s exactly what it claims to be and not much more; consider Akai Katana instead.
Full review by Cory Galliher on Popzara.com
As we make that smooth transition from current to next-gen consoles, this fellow old school gamer finds it refreshing to come across titles that serve as gorgeous reminders of those action-packed moments from yesteryear, and “Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition” from G. Revolution and Rising Star Games is such the title. UDHD is an arcade shooter (which was first released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2006) that has players taking over the role as a helicopter pilot that is caught in a conflict between the Empire and the Union. What makes UDHD’s story more interesting is that it’s based on World War II.
