Defender

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Arcade
gptkbp:ai enemy behavior patterns
gptkbp:arcade_cabinet upright cabinet
gptkbp:artwork distinctive visual style
gptkbp:character_design futuristic ships
gptkbp:community_events tournaments and meetups
gptkbp:controls joystick and buttons
intuitive for players
gptkbp:cultural_impact iconic status in gaming
gptkbp:design gptkb:Eugene_Jarvis
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Williams_Electronics
gptkbp:difficulty increases with progression
gptkbp:difficulty_levels multiple levels of difficulty
gptkbp:emulation available on various platforms
gptkbp:enemy_types various alien ships
gptkbp:fan_base dedicated community
gptkbp:game_awards multiple arcade awards
gptkbp:game_community active online forums
gptkbp:game_engine gptkb:custom_engine
gptkbp:game_length endless play until failure
gptkbp:game_mechanics fuel management
gptkbp:game_modes single-player and multiplayer
gptkbp:game_updates various revisions over time
gptkbp:gameplay 2 D scrolling shooter
gptkbp:genre fixed shooter
gptkbp:graphics pixel art
gptkbp:has_lore minimal backstory
gptkbp:home_port home consoles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Defender
gptkbp:in-game_currency gptkb:none
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Space_Invaders
gptkbp:influenced_games gptkb:Galaga
gptkbp:inspiration science fiction themes
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic
influential in gaming history
inspired sequels and clones
gptkbp:merchandise various products
gptkbp:mission rescue humanoids
gptkbp:multiplayer cooperative play
gptkbp:notable_feature multi-directional shooting
gptkbp:number_of_players 1-2 players
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Arcade
gptkbp:popularity high in the 1980s
gptkbp:power_ups limited use
gptkbp:release_date February 1981
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1981
gptkbp:remake Defender II
gptkbp:score points for enemies destroyed
gptkbp:setting outer space
gptkbp:soundtrack synthesized music
gptkbp:speedrun_community popular in speedrunning community
gptkbp:strategy defensive play style
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Stargate
gptkbp:tournament competitive play
gptkbp:trophy awards for design
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Metroplex
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3