Although Defender was quite difficult, it is/was extremely addictive. The sound effects and visuals of the smart bomb obliterations was incredible. My favourite arcade game of all time. Robotron was just as addictive. Jarvis, you are a legend.
Back in '81 I had a job making change and keeping the guests happy at an arcade on the Boardwalk in AC, NJ. Defender was "my" game when I wasn't playing pinball. Thanks for the memories. ps that guy is good.
Thank you Tim and thank you Joe! Great tips!! I was much better at Defender as a younger kid than I am now. I used to be able to do multiple attack waves before going hyper space. Not so good now. It's one of the few games I used to be ok at but not so good now. Most games I kept my ability. Defender seemed to get tougher. I have a few friends that are so good at this game it's crazy.
Great video, I really loved Defender back in the day, the sights and especially the incredible sounds absolutely mesmerised an 11 year old me, I was eventually pretty damn good at it but my word Joe is incredible, best player I've ever seen anyway, thanks for the memories. 👌
Still holds its own in piloting skills against the modern shoot-em-up titles from CAVE, PSIKYO, RAIZING. Stargate slightly easier. Remember one player who deliberately lost his humanoids and went to outer space having to clear at least 10 levels before returning to normal land stages. Racked up a lot of lives before going to space stages.
That’s how I played back in 80-82 while in uni. I always felt the quick reverse and knowing how to group for a smart bomb kill are key. Now in my 60s I plan on building a Defender and have been collecting the bits so I have a great retirement project :-). Thanks for this. Brings back so many great memories.
Oh my really appreciate this video I was like 12 year's old when I 1st played Defender in 1980 , 1981 . Game kicked my butt . But after a couple hundred dollars in quarters. I was able play for over 15 minutes or more on one quarter. This game taught me how to overcome losing with a lot of practice. I have not played DEFENDER since like ,1987 . My friend just text me l last week , that they got a DEFENDER cabinet in a restaurant in Boston. we he works . Really appreciate this video!
@@timstinyarcade170 my pleasure, be fun to meet sometime. I was born in 66, so I was the perfect age for the Golden Age of the arcades. I played Defender from day one. Took me a very long time to play very good. I really enjoy your channel😍
@@timstinyarcade170 it was the best. I was there from 78-85, then I started taking pool more serious. I became a solid pool player but nothing close to what I accomplished on Defender. I enjoy the pins from that period as well. Your Defender machine with the CRT looks fantastic. I just bought one again, I’ve owned many over the years. I have a Stargate in storage that needs some help. Defender is a better game. SG was too easy, it’s more fun with the inviso button disabled.
I had a paperback book about arcade tips for Defender in the mid 80's . One day , while riding the school bus , I started hole punching that book from cover to cover midway from the edge of the free paper . Eventually , I was able to secure my school combination lock to it , preventing a few other kids from trying to read it .
Some helpful tips! I am too young to have been hanging around in arcades in the early 80s, but I did play it on home systems such as Atari 2600. And once in a while I play the arcade version emulated these days. I wouldn't mind improving my game, so thank you!
Steve Davis used play this game during his intervals playing snooker he had them shipped in for him…. I wonder if he has an original machine or two…. I wonder if he was any good at playing it?
super - does anyone know if there is a source documented that describes the algorithms for example the baiter AI seeking and intercepting (et al), enemy explosion algorithms (et al) and warp-in algorithms. I have seen some good attempts at recreating but not quite as good...
Best 2D side scroller ever . We need a defender 3 or stargate 2 to put in our old machines! Strike force was no bueno sequel to the defender saga. Does Eugene Jarvis have some grand kids that can help ?Im tempted to borrow from the original roms like they did with mrs pac man to make a proper sequel . Anyone have any ideas?The software probably should load into a jrok multi Williams like tie die robotron etc.
@@timstinyarcade170 I just found an original defender running on the old boards, Im going to drill a hole for inviso add a button and put in the jrok multi Williams in it to make it a defender/ stargate , Joe makes hitting 100grand on defender look easy .
Although Defender was quite difficult, it is/was extremely addictive. The sound effects and visuals of the smart bomb obliterations was incredible. My favourite arcade game of all time. Robotron was just as addictive. Jarvis, you are a legend.
Both great games!
Same here, to me DEFENDER is the greatest arcade game of all time.
@@defenderandoom7833 Absolutely. ✌️
Defender is the greatest .
Robotron was too chaotic , and I'm not bypolar .
@@leonardchavez9824 Yes its certainly chaotic. Imagine playing it on acid. 😧
Back in '81 I had a job making change and keeping the guests happy at an arcade on the Boardwalk in AC, NJ. Defender was "my" game when I wasn't playing pinball. Thanks for the memories. ps that guy is good.
Thanks! He is very fun to watch!
Thank you Tim and thank you Joe!
Great tips!!
I was much better at Defender as a younger kid than I am now. I used to be able to do multiple attack waves before going hyper space. Not so good now.
It's one of the few games I used to be ok at but not so good now. Most games I kept my ability. Defender seemed to get tougher.
I have a few friends that are so good at this game it's crazy.
Thanks! One of the harder games for myself! I hope to get better after watching some of theses tips!
Great video, I really loved Defender back in the day, the sights and especially the incredible sounds absolutely mesmerised an 11 year old me, I was eventually pretty damn good at it but my word Joe is incredible, best player I've ever seen anyway, thanks for the memories. 👌
Thanks! One of my favorite videos I have done! Thanks for watching!
Defender - my favorite arcade game of all time.
Love it myself!
Still holds its own in piloting skills against the modern shoot-em-up titles from CAVE, PSIKYO, RAIZING.
Stargate slightly easier. Remember one player who deliberately lost his humanoids and went to outer space having to clear at least 10 levels before returning to normal land stages. Racked up a lot of lives before going to space stages.
One of the best
That’s how I played back in 80-82 while in uni. I always felt the quick reverse and knowing how to group for a smart bomb kill are key.
Now in my 60s I plan on building a Defender and have been collecting the bits so I have a great retirement project :-).
Thanks for this. Brings back so many great memories.
Glad you enjoyed! Fun video!!
Excellent video! He showed a lot of helpful tips and he’s very knowledgeable
Thanks Tom!
Watching this man make that Defender ship dance was truly a treat!
Amazing player!
Oh my really appreciate this video I was like 12 year's old when I 1st played Defender in 1980 , 1981 . Game kicked my butt . But after a couple hundred dollars in quarters. I was able play for over 15 minutes or more on one quarter. This game taught me how to overcome losing with a lot of practice. I have not played DEFENDER since like ,1987 . My friend just text me l last week , that they got a DEFENDER cabinet in a restaurant in Boston. we he works . Really appreciate this video!
Thanks my friend! Glad you enjoyed! Had a great time making this video!
I play world class Defender. He’s spot on with everything. Great video💪💪
Thank you my friend!
Thanks, Eric!
@@timstinyarcade170 my pleasure, be fun to meet sometime. I was born in 66, so I was the perfect age for the Golden Age of the arcades. I played Defender from day one. Took me a very long time to play very good. I really enjoy your channel😍
@@EricPetersen2922 thank you for kind words my friend!! The 80s arcade seen was an awesome time!
@@timstinyarcade170 it was the best. I was there from 78-85, then I started taking pool more serious. I became a solid pool player but nothing close to what I accomplished on Defender. I enjoy the pins from that period as well.
Your Defender machine with the CRT looks fantastic. I just bought one again, I’ve owned many over the years. I have a Stargate in storage that needs some help. Defender is a better game. SG was too easy, it’s more fun with the inviso button disabled.
I had a paperback book about arcade tips for Defender in the mid 80's . One day , while riding the school bus , I started hole punching that book from cover to cover midway from the edge of the free paper . Eventually , I was able to secure my school combination lock to it , preventing a few other kids from trying to read it .
😆 love it
Great video! Defender was one of those games I always sucked at, but it was fun watching people who knew what they were doing.
Thanks! Had fun making this video!
Great video gentleman. I will incorporate your tips in my game.
Glad it helped! Enjoyed making this video with Joe!
Picked up a nice condition all original Defender last summer. Just needed some monitor work. Now I need to get gud. :)
Some helpful tips! I am too young to have been hanging around in arcades in the early 80s, but I did play it on home systems such as Atari 2600. And once in a while I play the arcade version emulated these days. I wouldn't mind improving my game, so thank you!
Glad you enjoyed! Fun video to make for sure!!
My favourite arcade game.
outstanding thanks
Thanks for watching
Great video, Thanks! I only collect Williams games and Defender was my first. Almost have them all..
Thank you my friend!!
Steve Davis used play this game during his intervals playing snooker he had them shipped in for him….
I wonder if he has an original machine or two….
I wonder if he was any good at playing it?
Ah! My Cerritos High classmate! Joe!
Laura, did you catch the retro photos at the end?😅
@@jdld8898 Yup! You look just as I remember! Guess what? My son is a gamer! 😝🥰
Defender and Joust, Arcades were the Bomb in the 80s - what a time to be alife as a kid!
The 80s was the best of times!
@@timstinyarcade170 Yeah totally - peak of civilisation! :)
Been too long since I played this game. Great video!
Thank you! Tough game but one of my favorites from the 80s!
Looks like Joe can go on for ever.
He is an amazing player!!
Great vid tim. I really enjoyed that. I'll see if I can put those tips to good use.👍
Thank you my friend!!
Defender - Bane of my Arcade existence 😂
One of my favourite games really hard to play I wish I could find this game to play today I would travel miles…..
One of the best
Part two of this game is even better…stargate😁😁
Awesome video!
Great Content!
Thanks Jody!
Great vid, filled with tips.
One q for you- the scanner. Yours seems to have extra lines, and is a different shape from the usual- why is that?
thx
Thank you my friend! Not sure why. This was filmed at Galloping Ghost Arcade on their machine.
Never could be good at this
Tough game
super - does anyone know if there is a source documented that describes the algorithms for example the baiter AI seeking and intercepting (et al), enemy explosion algorithms (et al) and warp-in algorithms. I have seen some good attempts at recreating but not quite as good...
Best 2D side scroller ever . We need a defender 3 or stargate 2 to put in our old machines! Strike force was no bueno sequel to the defender saga. Does Eugene Jarvis have some grand kids that can help ?Im tempted to borrow from the original roms like they did with mrs pac man to make a proper sequel . Anyone have any ideas?The software probably should load into a jrok multi Williams like tie die robotron etc.
Awesome game my friend!
@@timstinyarcade170 I just found an original defender running on the old boards, Im going to drill a hole for inviso add a button and put in the jrok multi Williams in it to make it a defender/ stargate , Joe makes hitting 100grand on defender look easy .
@@rustingeezer nice! Joe does make it look easy! Thanks for checking out video my friend!
I gotta get one of those Defender 1ups
I have heard the Defender 1uos are pretty good!
Did anyone manage to clock it? I did once in 1981/82, cant rem the exact year.
Great video i was always pants at this game 🎮
Thank you my friend!
Have to play Zeppelin in the background for full effect
Get that 80s rock a play n !!
Defender is a game best learned on freeplay. A lot of fun, but you can get (and will) get BTFO'd a lot.
Holly!!!!
Nobody, and I mean NOBODY beats me at Defender. My right pinky is permanently crooked from Kickin' Major Mutant ASS!
Tough game for sure!
Not that good if you gotta smart bomb everything. Space is the best part of this game, it's where you get your skills.
Thy screen is full of enemies. This is waht i magine all hell brreaking loose looks like. Planet explodes and mutants all around
I kill all the humans except one
then i hover around him.
Ah, fratricide!
@@brettneville2351 i consider it culling the herd