Under Defeat is getting a physical release for Nintendo Switch and PS5 in the North American market, Limited Run Games has revealed. Pre-orders begin on March 18.
As in Asia and Europe, Under Defeat will have a standard edition and a Deluxe edition, which includes the soundtrack CD, an art book, 11 art cards, a poster and a deluxe box.
Under Defeat will be sold exclusively on the Limited Run Games online store, and fans will have until April 20 to secure their copies.
Under Defeat is a shoot 'em up video game developed by G.rev and released in Japanese arcades in 2005. The Nintendo Switch version debuted on the eShop on February 6 of this year.
About-
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.
Features-
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—including a brand new one from original composer Shinji Hosoe (Ridge Racer, Tekken, Street Fighter EX) and the Super Sweep team. This ultimate release also includes all previously Japan-exclusive DLC. 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!
Deluxe Edition-
- Under Defeat Game
- Deluxe Box
- Soundtrack CD
- Art Book
- 11 Art Cards
- Poster
Trailer-