Under Defeat HD: Original Soundtrack - Track #3: The Way That Brings An End

'The Way That Brings An End' from the soundtrack of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game, Under Defeat HD.

Music composed by Shinji Hosoe and Yousuke Yasui.

Despite its admittedly silly “Engrish” name, Under Defeat steps in and shows other up-the-screen shmups how it’s done with tidy visuals, straightforward but rewarding gameplay and an awesome 2 player mode.

What’s even better is the nicely balanced level of difficulty which rarely frustrates over its beautifully crafted five levels filled with numerous American war machines begging to be destroyed. Yes, in a very strange twist you actually play as female German soldiers in a “weird war” setting that sees you fighting off allied soldiers in your attack helicopter.

The game plays so well as your vertically orientated chopper has the ability to turn at 45 degree angles (similar to Zero Gunner 2; a game I really need to play more of…) thus opening up an entirely new dimension of control.

Your craft can also collect one of three different ‘option’ units that attach to your weapon system and allow you to periodically deploy vulcan blasts, cannon shots or a powerful rocket propelled warhead at the enemy.

As good as the Dreamcast version is however, things would take an even more awesome turn when the game made its way to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition. This high definition rendition takes things to a new level of quality by adding a full widescreen mode which, much like Rez HD before it, nukes the Dreamcast original from orbit it looks so good.

More gameplay modes are added into the package too including an alternative chopper, extra options, dual stick controls, achievements and a brand new arranged soundtrack (presented here), all at a low price point that adds up to an excellent new version of an already great game.

Several purists bemoan the lack of arcade-perfect gameplay apparent in this HD remaster, but as a casual fan at least, I can’t honestly see anything in the frame rate or enemy behaviour that adversely affects my enjoyment of the game, so take that how you will.

It’s an unorthodox title to proclaim as your favourite shmup perhaps, but that’s exactly what Under Defeat HD is to me.

An underrated classic.

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