Defender puts you in charge of a ship sent to protect mankind from wave after wave of attacking alien forces. Armed with smart bombs and the ability to use hyperspace to move quickly around the planet, the player ship must fight against Bombers, Pods, Swarmers, Baiters, and Landers - that can capture the humanoids and transform them into deadly and relentless Mutants.
As you navigate through the challenging levels, you'll need to think strategically about which targets to take out first, as some are more vulnerable than others. With limited ammo and fuel, every decision counts. Fail to save the humanoids from freefall or Mutant transformation, and the planet is destroyed.