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Atari Jaguar · Shoot 'em Up
Defender 2000
Deep cut
| System | Atari Jaguar |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Llamasoft |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Defender |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Defender 2000 is a shoot 'em up released in 1996 for the Atari Jaguar, developed by Llamasoft and published by Atari.
It landed about 3 years into the Jaguar's life. Other notable Jaguar releases from 1996 include Fight for Life and Breakout 2000. Among the 9 Jaguar shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Defender series. The series also appears on other systems with Defender (GBA) and Defender: For All Mankind (GBA). Llamasoft also made Tempest 2000 for the Jaguar.
Defender 2000 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Jaguar hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Defender 2000 is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Defender 2000 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Jaguar games today
Original Jaguar games are scarce and expensive, and the controller's phone-style keypad takes getting used to. Several titles have resurfaced in modern compilations and re-releases.
Defender 2000 FAQ
When did Defender 2000 come out on the Jaguar?
Defender 2000 was released for the Atari Jaguar in 1996.
Who made Defender 2000?
It was developed by Llamasoft and published by Atari.
Is Defender 2000 multiplayer?
Yes. Defender 2000 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Defender 2000 take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Defender 2000 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Defender 2000 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.