UNDER DEFEAT PS4 & PS5

Clear River Games AB
PS4PS5
Average rating 4.63 stars out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Offline play enabled
  • 1 - 2 players
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS4 Version
    DUALSHOCK 4 vibration
Violence
  • Offline play enabled
  • 1 - 2 players
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS4 Version
    DUALSHOCK 4 vibration

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Average rating 4.63 stars out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
89 ratings

A CLASSIC CONCEPT, TILTED
Under Defeat is a vertically scrolling shooter where you control a helicopter capable of moving in eight directions. It's a sleek, streamlined experience with just two buttons—fire and bomb—making it easy to pick up but hard to master. What sets the game apart is the tilt mechanic: as you turn, your shots tilt slightly left or right, allowing for strategic, angled attacks. You also have a small, satellite-like option unit that shoots independently. However, charging it requires you to release the fire button for a while, creating a tactical ebb and flow rarely seen in this all-out shoot 'em up genre.

NEW ADDITIONS
There’s a big difference between an arcade game and one you play at home, and Under Defeat has gotten several new additions since its arcade debut in 2005. The New Order Mode adapts the game to a modern 16:9 format, and the game has received both sharper textures and four selectable soundtracks. This includes a brand new one from original composer Shinji Hosoe, known for his work on Ridge Racer, Tekken, Street Fighter EX, SuperSweep among many others. Of course, for an authentic experience, you can still play Under Defeat in its original arcade format. How you enjoy this bombastic action fest is entirely up to you!

A BLAST FROM THE PAST
Under Defeat is a true classic. The game first appeared in arcades, developed by G.rev and released in Japan almost two decades ago. Over the years, it has made its way to several platforms. Most notably, it was released on the Dreamcast in 2006—long after official support for the console had ended. This 2024 edition is the ultimate version of the game, containing all previous content, meticulously ported by genre veterans.

NEVERENDING WAR
Under Defeat doesn’t throw you into an incomprehensible sci-fi universe that make no sense. Instead, it offers a (mostly) realistic depiction of a futuristic past. Specifically, you play as a helicopter pilot in a drawn-out war between the German-speaking Empire and the English-speaking Union, a conflict that has raged for over a decade. Both sides are exhausted, with heavy losses on each side, yet peace remains elusive. Will this destructive conflict ever end? You'll have to play to find out!

Platform:
PS4, PS5
Release:
6/2/2025
Publisher:
Clear River Games AB
Genres:
Shooter
Voice:
English
Screen Languages:
English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
To play this game on PS5, your system may need to be updated to the latest system software. Although this game is playable on PS5, some features available on PS4 may be absent. See PlayStation.com/bc for more details.

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