Defender 2000

Game Details:

The core mechanics of 《Defender 2000》 are horizontal scrolling, 360-degree free shooting, and high-speed flight. The player's spaceship has powerful firepower, but must also take into account the radar at the top of the screen and the situation on the ground. The astronauts on the ground are the targets the player must protect. If the astronauts are captured by enemies called "Landers" and taken into the air, the astronauts will mutate into highly aggressive "Mutants." Players must shoot them down before the mutation occurs. The game includes multiple modes, such as: Defender, Defender Plus, and the most distinctive Tempest 2000 Mode. This game is known for its extreme difficulty, fast pace, and psychedelic visual effects, which are a great test of the player's reaction speed and multi-line combat ability.

Game Guide:

1. Radar Awareness is the Lifeline:

The radar at the top of the game screen is crucial. Red dots represent enemies, and green dots represent astronauts. You must always pay attention to the radar to judge the density of enemies and the danger level of astronauts being captured. Once you find an astronaut being captured by a Lander (the green and red dots on the radar overlap and move upwards), you must intercept immediately, otherwise the mutants will pose a huge threat to the entire battle.

2. Reasonable Use of Hyperspace Jump:

Hyperspace Jump is a life-saving mechanism that can teleport your spaceship to a random location, getting rid of the current crisis. But its use is risky; you may jump to a more dangerous location. Therefore, it should be used as a last resort, or when the enemies in the current area are too dense and cannot be cleared.

3. Smart Use of Bombs:

Bombs can clear all visible enemies on the screen and are the best tool for clearing crises and saving hijacked astronauts. Don't be stingy with bombs, but also make sure that each use can maximize the benefits. For example, when multiple astronauts on the ground are facing the danger of being captured at the same time, or when a large number of enemies pour in from the edge of the map, is the best time to use bombs.

4. Master the "Ambush" at the Edge of the Map:

When you are flying fast on the map, you can use the mechanism of flying to the edge of the map. After flying over the edge, you will appear on the other side of the map. This skill can be used to quickly defend the attacked astronauts, or to avoid being attacked from the front and back in an emergency. Skillful mastery of this high-speed map traversal is an essential skill for high-scoring players.