Gamers Pulse  
   Reviewed by 'Golden Boy', score 7 out of 10. "It's very strong on concept and not so strong on the actual gameplay."
   http://www.gamerspulse.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=XBReviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=59

GameZone  
   Xbox review by Louis Bedigian, score 6 out of 10. "As the long-awaited remake to a 2D classic, Defender had so much (perhaps too much) to live up to."
   http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r20159.htm

Gaming Age  
   PlayStation 2 review by Tim Lewinson, score B-. "With great gameplay, varied missions and solid controls, Defender is another Midway classic tuned for a new generation of gamers."
   http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=ps2&game=defender

IGN.com  
   Xbox review by Kaiser Hwang, score 7.1 out of 10. "Those who've played the original Defender are those that will appreciate this game the most."
   http://xbox.ign.com/articles/376/376005p1.html

GameSpot  
   Information on the PlayStation 2 version, including review, news, screen shots, movies, and FAQs.
   http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/defender/

Team Xbox  
   Reviewed by Delvael, score 3.6 out of 5. "I would have more fun playing the 1980's original than spend 50 bucks on this."
   http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/442/Defender

NetJak  
   Xbox review by search66, score 8 out of 10. "I love the game and in the same breath hate it."
   http://www.netjak.com/Reviews/xbox/defend.htm