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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE
5 games · 2019-2024
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Core themes: 3D · Action · Shooter · Third-person
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S012019Mainline
Earth Defense Force 5 + 20 DLCs + Multiplayer
Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth. Make way for the series’ first humanoid aliens. Just what is this intelligent, extraterrestrial civilization that has attacked our own, known only as the Primers? Matching their intelligence, they bring the series’ first humanoid alien foes. Battling against these intelligent foes will bring you to the depths of yet-unknown despair, and the heights of joy. Face the enemy with wisdom and courage! The most jam-packed entry yet, with online co-op play!
S022019Mainline
Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain + 52 DLCs + Multiplayer
Save the world without hope. Year 2040. An action TPS where you will become one of the EDF soldiers and fight against the invaders from outer space which ruined the world. In the world settings which differs from the original “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE” series, more than 50 missions in five difficulties await for your challenge.
S032021Mainline
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS + 18 DLCs
Story In a parallel world where the Earth is made of blocks, evil has befallen the otherwise peaceful planet. Led by Dark Tyrant, several Motherships suddenly attacked the planet, shattering the Earth into pieces. The Earth has been attacked by the Invaders, Ravagers, and Aggressors before…but the brave EDF soldiers have always joined together to defend the planet from these threats. With the Earth shattered, EDF soldiers continue fighting on each of their pieces of the planet. But with no way to reach each other to deliver aid or food supplies, the planet remains in despair. You must assume the role of Commander of the EDF and fight back. Find the EDF soldiers fighting around the planet, and begin a counteroffensive. Only a powerful team assembled by you can save our square Earth.
S042024Mainline
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 + 22 DLCs + CrackFix
Live the future of despair. 2022 AD. The sequel to “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5” depicts the battle between the EDF and alien life forms that have suddenly attacked the Earth. Players take on the role of an EDF soldier in this third-person shooter in which they must destroy a large number of giant enemies. Story: The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth. Save the future of Earth in the new world. The identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed. A chain of deep despair that strikes in a devastated world for the first time in the series…But your presence as a soldier of the EDF will lead humanity to the greatest joy. Now you must face it with courage and wisdom. The largest volume in the history of the series. Supports online co-op play. The largest number of missions and weapons ever included. All missions support online co-op play for up to four players. Take control of four different soldier classes and fight alongside real EDF members from across the country.
S052024Mainline
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 – DLC Bundle + 20 DLCs
The Earth is in pieces…again! We’ve gotta do more to save the planet!
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Earth Defense Force 5 + 20 DLCs + Multiplayer
Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth. Make way for the series’ first humanoid aliens. Just what is this intelligent, extraterrestrial civilization that has attacked our own, known only as the Primers? Matching their intelligence, they bring the series’ first humanoid alien foes. Battling against these intelligent foes will bring you to the depths of yet-unknown despair, and the heights of joy. Face the enemy with wisdom and courage! The most jam-packed entry yet, with online co-op play!
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2019
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Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain + 52 DLCs + Multiplayer
Save the world without hope. Year 2040. An action TPS where you will become one of the EDF soldiers and fight against the invaders from outer space which ruined the world. In the world settings which differs from the original “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE” series, more than 50 missions in five difficulties await for your challenge.
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S012019
MainlineEarth Defense Force 5 + 20 DLCs + Multiplayer
Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth. Make way for the series’ first humanoid aliens. Just what is this intelligent, extraterrestrial civilization that has attacked our own, known only as the Primers? Matching their intelligence, they bring the series’ first humanoid alien foes. Battling against these intelligent foes will bring you to the depths of yet-unknown despair, and the heights of joy. Face the enemy with wisdom and courage! The most jam-packed entry yet, with online co-op play!
ActionShooter
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MainlineEarth Defense Force: Iron Rain + 52 DLCs + Multiplayer
Save the world without hope. Year 2040. An action TPS where you will become one of the EDF soldiers and fight against the invaders from outer space which ruined the world. In the world settings which differs from the original “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE” series, more than 50 missions in five difficulties await for your challenge.
ActionShooter
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MainlineEARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS + 18 DLCs
Story In a parallel world where the Earth is made of blocks, evil has befallen the otherwise peaceful planet. Led by Dark Tyrant, several Motherships suddenly attacked the planet, shattering the Earth into pieces. The Earth has been attacked by the Invaders, Ravagers, and Aggressors before…but the brave EDF soldiers have always joined together to defend the planet from these threats. With the Earth shattered, EDF soldiers continue fighting on each of their pieces of the planet. But with no way to reach each other to deliver aid or food supplies, the planet remains in despair. You must assume the role of Commander of the EDF and fight back. Find the EDF soldiers fighting around the planet, and begin a counteroffensive. Only a powerful team assembled by you can save our square Earth.
ActionShooter
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MainlineEARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 + 22 DLCs + CrackFix
Live the future of despair. 2022 AD. The sequel to “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5” depicts the battle between the EDF and alien life forms that have suddenly attacked the Earth. Players take on the role of an EDF soldier in this third-person shooter in which they must destroy a large number of giant enemies. Story: The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth. Save the future of Earth in the new world. The identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed. A chain of deep despair that strikes in a devastated world for the first time in the series…But your presence as a soldier of the EDF will lead humanity to the greatest joy. Now you must face it with courage and wisdom. The largest volume in the history of the series. Supports online co-op play. The largest number of missions and weapons ever included. All missions support online co-op play for up to four players. Take control of four different soldier classes and fight alongside real EDF members from across the country.
ActionShooter
Enter gameS052024New
MainlineEARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 – DLC Bundle + 20 DLCs
The Earth is in pieces…again! We’ve gotta do more to save the planet!
ActionShooter
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