It's fun getting to know games you haven't played before, and for the last few days I've gotten to know Global Defense. Although the game is a bit repetitive and all the levels are more or less the same, it's still an allright game. The flashing in the opening sequence and when the earth is destroyed is really cool, especially if you're sitting in a dark room. And the music for this game is really brilliant! The person who did the music for this game really put his soul into it: the game over-music must be the longest in any SMS-game!
It takes a bit of time to get used to the controls in this game, and at first it feels very annoying that you have to move two things around at the same time - both yourself and where you aim. You will get used to this after a while, though. The game is still quite hard, especially the "defensive half", and you need a lot of practice in order to get good at it. I guess I haven't practiced enough since I'm not that good yet, and I only manage to get to the third level (without cheating). This seems to be a game where the score is the most important thing though, which can explain the very repetitive levels. I guess it wouldn't hurt if they had let the game be a bit more variated.
Global Defense Trivia
Global Defense Cheats, Hints, Tips and Walkthroughs
Two pads
The game is easier if you use two Control Pads. To play with two Control Pads, press and hold RIGHT on Control Pad 2, and press BUTTON2 two times. Playing with two Control Pads is very difficult at first, but once you get used to it, it will boost your scores greatly.
Box Text
USA
Earth is under attack! From secret bases hidden in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, deadly missiles have been sent to destroy your home planet. Earth needs a Champion, someone with courage... the skill to operate a Global Defense satellite... someone who is brave enough to fight a space battle with almost impossible odds. Earth needs you to take on the enemy in one of the meanest, toughest space battles ever! You've got the Global Defense Satellite and a supercharged laser cannon. Through ten waves of non-stop action, seek out and destroy the enemy missiles and satellites... zapping anything that gets in your way. Each wave is tougher. The risks, greater. Nobody said it would be easy. Are you ready for Global Defense?
EUROPE
English
Earth is under attack! Deadly missiles have been launched at Earth from the farthest reaches of known space. Are you good enough to earn the title of Global Defender?
German
Die Erde wird angegriffen! Tötliche Raketen sind von den entferntesten Gegenden des bekannten Weltalls in Richtung Erde abgeschossen worden. Sind Sie gut genug, um den Titel eines globalen Verteidigers zu verdienen?
French
La terre est attaquée! Des missiles dévastateurs ont été tirés vers la terre depuis les confins de l'univers. Méritez-vous le titte de "Défenseur global"
Spanish
¡Están atacando el planeta Tierra! Mortíferos misiles han sido disparados desde los confines del universo contra nuestro planeta. Merce usted el titulo de "Defensor Mundial"?
Italian
La Terra è stata attaccata! Missili letali sono stati lanciati contro di essa dai più lontani recessi dello spazio. ¿Sarete abbastanza abili da guadagnarvi il titolo di Difensore Globale?
BRAZIL
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