Product Description:

Prepare for intense aerial combat in Under Defeat, the ultimate vertical-scrolling helicopter shooter, now meticulously remastered for 2024! Originally developed by G.rev and celebrated for its arcade roots, Under Defeat brings a classic experience of tactical shooting and breathtaking action to modern platforms with a host of exciting new features.

Story Overview:
Set in an alternate reality, you take the role of a skilled helicopter pilot caught in a grueling war between the German-speaking Empire and the English-speaking Union. For over a decade, both sides have endured devastating losses, yet peace remains out of reach. With battles raging across the skies and ground, you must navigate through fierce conflict, wielding your firepower and strategic acumen to bring your side closer to victory—or to its ultimate end.

Gameplay Highlights:

• Tactical Combat: Maneuver your helicopter in eight directions and master the tilt mechanic for precise, angled attacks.
• Dual Weapon Systems: Employ a versatile arsenal with independent satellite units for added strategy. Manage the charge-and-fire dynamics for an ebb-and-flow combat rhythm.
• Arcade Precision: Stay true to the original experience with classic gameplay, or dive into modern enhancements.

Game Modes:

• Arcade Mode: Relive the original gameplay in its authentic form.
• New Order Mode: Updated to a 16:9 aspect ratio, with reimagined stages and enhanced textures.
• New Order+ Mode: A next-level challenge with refined rules and stage configurations.
• Training Mode: Practice your favorite stages, record replays, and refine your tactics.
• Gallery Mode: Unlock and view illustrations, materials, and CG art based on your playtime.
• Online Ranking: Compete with players worldwide in score-attack leaderboards.

New Additions:

• Enhanced Soundtrack: Enjoy four selectable soundtracks, including compositions by legendary composer Shinji Hosoe (Ridge Racer, Tekken, Street Fighter EX) and Super Sweep.
• Improved Visuals: Sharper textures, widescreen adaptation, and modern enhancements for a stunning experience.
• Complete DLC Content: Includes all previously Japan-exclusive DLC for a definitive version of the game.

Key Features:

• Never-Ending War: Immerse yourself in a gritty, alternate historical setting that offers a realistic yet futuristic portrayal of war.
• Blast from the Past: Originally released in arcades and on Dreamcast in the mid-2000s, Under Defeat is a fan-favorite classic now modernized for home play.
• Simple Controls, Complex Strategy: With just two buttons—fire and bomb—gameplay is easy to pick up but challenging to master, especially with the tilt-shooting mechanics.

Specs:

• Edition: Standard
• Platform: 2024 re-release optimized for modern consoles.

Experience the “Real” Battlefield:
Feel the immersive rush of combat with realistic environmental effects: trees sway in the wind of explosions, allies scatter amidst enemy fire, and communications crisscross the battlefield in chaotic urgency. The timeless gameplay of Under Defeat combined with cutting-edge enhancements ensures an experience that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new.

Will you bring an end to this exhausting war, or will it drag on endlessly? The skies are calling, pilot—take off and decide the fate of the battlefield!