EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

I find the game fun, and my appreciation for it grows with each installment in the series i have played. It stands out from most TPS games because it's chessy, features destructible environments, doesn't focus on story or cinematics, and easy a pick-and-play game. It offers a unique ich that no other TPS on the market provides. It's similar to how the Musso/Omega Force games offer a specific ich that no other hack-and-slash game on the market provides. While it's true that these games aren't polished, with repetitive gameplay loop and reused assets from previous installments, and even recycled mission scenarios from older games, also they don't reach the level of masterpieces like RE4, Uncharted 2, Gears of War 2, and others. However, it is still TPS series that still remain enjoyable and have their own special charm.

This game is actually suprisingly fun. its absolutely goofy and doesn't take itself serious in any ways, but I think that is what makes this game so great.

Big part of my childhood, but I never got to finish it then or as an adult because thanks to helldivers, its even more niche and underrated. But you can't beat EDF

Стрелять в больших жуков очень приятно, все вокруг орут, повсюду взрывы. Сюжет как в любом дебильном экшен-фильме, и это радует! Если и встречать апокалипсис - то только с такими Силами Обороны Земли!

I ALMOST CREAMED WHEN I SAW THE FIRST MISSION SUPPORT TANK

its like if helldivers was good

This on its own is a pretty good game. Shooting giant bug, aliens like you're in a B-Movie. Absolutely cheesy dialogue and story to boot, heck you also fight a Kaiju as well here. You pick up crates to gain armor (read: Hitpoint) and new weapons which depends on difficulty and mission. This game has 4 class to choose from, each has their own unique playstyles and loadout you can use to tackle those mission. If you are not familiar with this game, Ranger is the first class that the game recommend as this class is easy to play and pack a punch. Be aware that this game is quite a grindfest, RNGesus may bless you with a new powerful gun, however, neglecting armor will result in swift game over if you try harder difficulty. Bringing friend on this game will also double the fun. However, if you plan to pick up EDF 5 as well, I recommend you play this game first before trying on EDF 5. And if you choose between this or EDF 5? Well... I'll say EDF 5 is pretty much better in every way.