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Defenders of the Earth

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A side-scrolling action game featuring Flash Gordon and the Defenders of the Earth.

The briefing

About this game

Defenders of the Earth follows veteran heroes Flash Gordon, Lothar, the Phantom, and Mandrake as they attempt to rescue their children from Ming the Merciless.

Playing as Flash, you travel through the side-scrolling areas of Ming’s castle, shooting enemies and navigating its defenses. The other Defenders can assist by opening doors and creating diversions, while security cameras make swift progress essential.

Game Details

  • Release: 1989
  • Genres: Action, Beat ’em Up, Platform, Shooter
  • Developers: Enigma Variations; Enigma Variations Ltd.
  • Publishers: Enigma Variations; Enigma Variations Ltd.; Hi-Tec Software
  • Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Sinclair ZX Spectrum