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Review of Earth Defense Force 6 on PlayStation 4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Aug 2022
Cover image of Earth Defense Force 6 on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 25 Aug 2022
Genre: Third-person shooter, Strategy
Developer: Sandlot
Publisher: D3 Publisher

Introduction

Let's talk about exerting a level of ridiculousness. Earth Defense Force 6 is that game you didn't know you needed: filled with giant alien insects, exploding tanks, and human soldiers triumphantly yelling catchphrases while attempting to reclaim Earth from the clutches of many-legged monstrosities. It's absurd. It's campy. And frankly, it's a blast. So grab your controller and put on your best 'I can totally save humanity' face. Spoiler alert: you probably can-sort of.

Gameplay

The gameplay experience in EDF 6 unfolds like a chaotic movie where you, the gallant soldier, fight against all odds-specifically, odds that look suspiciously like giant hornets and cockroaches playing dress-up as extraterrestrial invaders. Players choose from various classes including the well-rounded Ranger, the super agile Wing Diver, the Thunderous Fencer, or the techy Air Raider, each with unique abilities and weapon options. Want to rain down hellfire from your aerial drone while your winged friend swoops in like a bug-hunting ninja? Go for it! Just keep an eye out for the giant ants that seem to have a vendetta against your existence. The missions are filled with the distinct duality of feeling like an epic struggle to save the world, interspersed with the hilarious visuals of a bug-destroying spree that seems to attract more laughter than terror. The lore may be absurd, but when you're blasting sci-fi weaponry at giant insects, storytelling feels like a goal secondary to the pure joy of rendering reality senseless.

Graphics

Surprise! EDF 6 doesn't boast the stunning graphics of a AAA title, but that's part of its charm. The graphics remind you of that old sci-fi B-movie aesthetic where the special effects are intentionally over-the-top, and the creatures look like something straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon. Character models are exaggerated, environments are destructible, and the sheer volume of chaos on-screen aches to be complimented by a booming voiceover announcing, 'IT'S ALIENS AGAIN!'. It's silly and spectacular in the most enjoyable way, with vibrant colors and big explosions that are sure to make players feel like they're living out their best action movie moments-albeit with less sophisticated CGI.

Conclusion

Earth Defense Force 6 delivers everything you'd expect from a series that's about protecting Earth from a legion of enormous insects. It's fantastically campy, hyperbolically action-packed, and overall-just a ridiculous amount of fun. For those looking for a story arc, you've got time travel shenanigans layered atop a world nearly on the verge of extinction. Why engage in deep philosophical conversations when you can shoot giant bugs with friends? In the end, EDF 6 is a celebration of chaos, camaraderie, and ladies and gents, let's face it-what really matters most... blowing bugs to smithereens. Go ahead, give it a shot; your inner 10-year-old just may thank you!

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