Earth Defense Force 5

2017 Shooter ActionScience fiction

3.4/5

IGDB score

About

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.

The vibe

ActionScience fiction

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Developer

Sandlot

Publisher

D3 Go!, D3 Publisher

Release date

7 Dec 2017

Metacritic

Community rating

69.0 / 5(24)

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Platforms

PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)

Where to buy

Steam$59.99 USD

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