Defender

As more swarms of Manti arrive, even the colonies are now in danger of being wiped out.

You've been enlisted to help save the remaining colonists and destroy the Manti bugs! There are a total of six different ships to fly, each with its own flight characteristics and special weapons.

Weapon and shield power-ups can also be found throughout the various missions.

As in the original version of Defender, the Manti will try to capture any humans they can find to change them into mutants to increase their attack force.

To increase chances of success you will need to rescue captured humans before this happens and bring them to a safe landing zone.

Saving colonists will also earn you some credits, which can later be used to buy improved weapons or shields for your ship.

Also included are several video extras detailing the historical perspective of and the making of Defender.

Defender for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €15.81 loose, €12.13 complete in box, and €34.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Defender has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Defender, loose is €15.81 and CIB is €12.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Defender is currently worth €15.81 loose, versus €13.06 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.