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Fun Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I was looking for a game that I could play with my little brother that didn't require system link or going onto xbox live and I ran into this. At first glance the game seems kind of cheesy and the graphics aren't too hot, but as it progresses it becomes quite an addicting game. There is a lot of replay value to this game whether you're playing alone or with somebody else. When you play each level at a higher difficult setting you collect better weapons and it's really challenging especially on the hardest difficult setting, inferno. The only really "big" thing I disliked about this game was the contol functions for the helicopter and the "mech-warrior" type machine. If you're looking for a fun game to play with somebody or by yourself then you'll find that this game will bring many hours of entertainment.

EDF Coming In!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The number of AI bots, Weapons, Technology, Troopers, Destructible environments Ext. is astounding. A game that launches entire armies at you and you get to blast them away. Excellent feel and game play, a totally fun adventure.

The EDF Wants You!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game has been highly overlooked and underrated as it is fantastically fun. I bet most people see this in the stores and think it looks generic by the cover art. I'm sure the bargain price doesn't help that either but anyone who does pass it over is really missing out.

The Plot: The earth is being attacked by aliens(when are we not?)and the Earth Defense Force is mankinds only hope for survival. Simple.

The Hook: There are quite a few different types of monsters ranging from giant insects to giant robots and even more gigantic mechanical walkers and ships. There are also a ton of weapons to aquire and power up to deal maximum damage.

The Challenge: 53 levels of pure insanity that punish the player by increasing enemies and difficulty. Speaking of which, there are 4 levels of difficulty that'll truly test your skill.

The Payoff: Every level has swarms of enemies and when each is destroyed, drop armor level power ups, new weapons (the higher difficulty, the better), and health. There are also vehicles strewn about the stages ( Tank, Helicopter, Mech, and motor bike). I wish they were a little easier to control, but they work enough to work and are a nice change of pace.

The Controls: They work very well when your on foot but as I said, the vehicles could really use some fine tuning. For example, you have to hold down a face button to keep the helicopter up, and use another face button to shoot. Most every other game has solved this by using the analog sticks. The tank, mech and bike are all a little awkward to drive too. Even if they could've allowed you customize them would help some. I wish they worked like they should but oh well.

The Visuals: They don't rank up there with the best of the next gen crop but the art style is really nice. The larger monsters and ships are also impressive, so they're definitely not last gen graphics. Some of the animations are a little jerky and the landscapes can be a little bland but it's not a big deal as you'll be too busy blasting away. There are also some massive explosions that are truly a sight to behold. You can destroy pretty much everything including the city buildings and freeway overpasses, which all come crumbling down. The end boss fight is truly a sight to behold. But what truly sells this game here is the scale. Many monster games give you that level or top down camera which makes everything look small. Here, the camera is on the ground, so you really get the effect of these giants stomping down the street and coming after you. It's a really great perspective that I wish was used more in games like these.

The Audio: Again, not up there with the top of the heap but satifying. Theres an epic Godzilla score that's doom and gloom. The machine gun fire and rockets all sound good. It's actually pretty loud and chaotic when so many things are going on at the same time. Your fellow solidiers make some funny comments and cheer each other on along the way. The sound works fine.

The Recommendation: I had and continue to have alot of fun with this game. It's a real pick up and play type arcade shooter with all the challenge you could want. Earth Defense Force is a hybrid mix of Godzilla, Independence Day, Starship Troopers, War of the Worlds and Serious Sam. If you like any of those, you'll definitely like this game. And with the bargain price, how can you go wrong? Don't miss it.

Very fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is an old-school shoot-em-up remade into a last-gen quality 3rd person shooter. Doesn't sound exciting, but the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Lots of weapons, destructible environments, giant bugs, robots, vehicles, funny radio chatter... This game isn't trying to be great, it's trying to be fun and it succeeds admirably.

EDF 2017

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 10
Date: May 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Bottom line good budget title worth $40 hell no can we say $15.

I don't get how people could find this fun

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: April 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I thought this game to be very behind in todays market. the gameplay was not interesting or fun, the story was awful, and the monsters childish. i must have played this game for a half hour before turning it off and posting it on ebay. i found Jet-Force Gemini to have more redeming qualities. i wouldnt pay more than 5$ for this title.Jet Force Gemini

Are you guys high?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 12
Date: July 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I can't understand how anyone can give this game above a 2 star rating. If they were going for the B-movie feel then they accomplished their goal. It's a B-video game. Horrible graphics, awkward gameplay, stupid AI, etc. It's like they were trying to make a bad game. They succeeded.

Glitch tastic

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The good things about this game: tons of enemies, tons of unlock able guns. The bad there are a ton of glitches in this game. Most of the unlock able weapons are just the same weapon with tweaked stats. The graphics are terrible your ai teammates are useless. Over all should be cheaper. Only purchase if you're looking for a mindless shooter.

Fun dorky game.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have to agree with other postings. This game is like an old godzilla movie. Levels can be very hard, I've been playing coop with my kids and we're loving it. It's hard to find games that play coop and are still suitable for kids. yah! I like to kill spiders!

Great Game not fancy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a fun game. Not super pretty but fun. I was in the midst of Rainbow Six:Vegas when I received EDF 2017. I popped it in the drive to give it a look see and I was hooked. Vegas took a back seat until I forced myself to get back in the game before I forgot the button setup.

If you liked the Serious Sam series, especially the first two, you'll probably like this. It's a third person view but you barely have time to notice. Fun to play with a buddy too. You can replay a level at a higher difficulty level and possibly earn better weapons. Regarding the weapons, you're only allowed to carry two at a time but there is a boatload to choose from so choose carefully. Many times I have replayed a level with a different load out just to experiment.

In a nutshell: Lots of fun, swarms of monsters, all big, some huge. Good weapons. Fun to play with a buddy in co-op mode. Easy to play a casual game. Not up to the 1st tier games with their refined graphics but just plain fun.

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