Dec 2020
In the age of alien takeovers and giant insects that make your fear of spiders seem silly, *Earth Defense Force: World Brothers* steps onto the battlefield like that confident kid who volunteers to go first in dodgeball, even though nobody asked. This game is here to save the world with charm and, yes, a whole lot of voxel-based shenanigans. Grab your farming gear, because the insects aren't going down without a fight!
Gameplay in *World Brothers* feels like the fever dream of a child raised on building blocks and late-night monster movies. You control a team of four characters, each more exaggerated than the last, each representing various countries and their respective military quirks. Forget about complex strategies; the only strategy you need is to obliterate everything that moves. Aliens have shattered the Earth, and your job is to piece together a group of the most bizarre fighters ever assembled. Jump in, switch between them on the fly, and unleash chaos against bug-themed enemies that seem to have come straight out of a comic book with a questionable plot. The missions are fast-paced, presenting a mix of clear objectives and delightful mindless massacre that can quickly turn into a friendly chaos-laden scramble. It's chaotic, it's frantic, and it often makes you question your life choices, like why you played this instead of doing laundry. And part of the fun is bringing a buddy or two for local co-op-because misery loves company when you're fighting brainwashed insect hordes.
If you were a fan of voxel graphics, then *World Brothers* will wrap around your heart like a warm burrito. The game looks like a whimsical Lego world exploded into life, where you're the villain and the hero all at once. Unlike other modern titles that focus on hyper-realistic graphics, *World Brothers* goes full dedication to colorful blockiness that screams 'fun' but whispers, 'my kids could do this.' But you know what? It works. The bright colors and fun designs ensure that each battle feels like a carnival gone wrong rather than a gritty warzone. Any game that features an enemy as a massive bug with a cartoonish face clearly understands that it isn't taking itself too seriously. Perfect for when you want some light-hearted destruction instead of existential dread.
In conclusion, *Earth Defense Force: World Brothers* is a delightful romp through a world filled with wacky aliens and shatter-induced chaos. The mixture of fun gameplay with a quirky visual style makes it an engaging choice if you're looking to kill some time without losing all your brain cells to despair. While it may not be a 'prestigious' title aiming for game-of-the-year accolades, it offers enough enjoyable chaos to make any 18-year-old smile while mentally planning the most ridiculous character team possible. Whether you're solo or bringing friends along for the ride, it's an enjoyable addition to the Earth Defense Force series, and a reminder that sometimes saving the world can be a delightful mess.
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