Platforms
- PCJul 25, 20247.5playscore7.812 Critics7.07.30K Players
- PlayStation 5Jul 25, 20248.1playscore7.317 Critics9.42.90K Players
- PlayStation 4Jul 25, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.33.04K Players
29 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- While it might be going a bit far to say that this is the biggest action game ever made, some math might make the point more clearly. There are around 150 missions on offer, each coming with a remixed super-hard version. Each of the four soldier classes play so differently that they’re effectively a completely different experience. Consequently, it’s not a huge exaggeration to say that Earth Defense Force 6 has 1200 missions to enjoy – and that’s all before the DLC comes out. This might be the most gameplay ever, and such a huge amount of it is so flat-out great that it can be called one of the best games I’ve ever played.
Jason Ricardo · Sep 03, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Fundamentally, Earth Defence Force 6 is 'more of the same' as 5, with an improved story and some very slight changes. The darker story is much more welcome, and the new enemies and weapons give players more variety. Gameplay wise it is going to be nearly the same as the last main entry, with the pretty cool narrative style of the opening levels. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it's very much in the vein of fun that will suck the hours away.
Eric Ace · Aug 28, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Earth Defense Force 6 distinguishes itself as the most compelling entry in the series, successfully drawing me back into its captivating gameplay loop, a feat that previous titles had failed to achieve. Although this could easily be labelled EDF 5.5 due to asset re-usage and limited changes, the game ultimately delivers more of what fans cherish about the franchise, and new people coming in will find this all fresh and gain the best experience. If you never have been a fan, then this release will not alter your perception. Those in search of a radical change to the series may also be disappointed; however, there is hope that future instalments will introduce a fresh array of classes and features, as EDF 6 currently represents the apex of gameplay content available in the series.
Dominic Sheard · Aug 27, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Earth Defense Force 6’s quality of life improvements make for the strongest gameplay in the series to date, but an annoying intro and the same glitches as usual leave it as a diamond in the rough.
Lewis White · Aug 17, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Earth Defense Force 6 is easily the best game the series has seen so far, and it attains that title in an unexpected way. While its gameplay could be charitably described as a continuation of EDF 5 (or a complete rehash, if you want to be mean for some reason), the way it uses its narrative to repeatedly spin things in surprising ways drastically changes the feel and flow of the mission-to-mission gameplay. It’s still the same loveable mix of possibly deliberate tokusatsu campiness and jank, but something’s different this time. If you’ve never been able to decide if the EDF series is completely stupid or remarkably brilliant, this will keep you wondering, but also fascinated.
Zoey Handley · Aug 16, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - EDF6 is confident in wearing its rough edges with pride while also being a gleeful, joyous mess alone or with company.
Nathan Hennessy · Aug 10, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Lo ammetto, il giocatore e il “bambino” che sono in me vorrebbero dare un voto più alto, ma devo anche distaccarmi e rendermi conto che nonostante le lievi differenze in termini di trama Earth Defense Force è sempre lo stesso gioco da anni, mentre il livello della componente tecnica è ormai difficile da giustificare. Di contro, se piace l’idea di fermare orde infinite di nemici con l’uso (non) misurato della forza questo è un gioco quasi perfetto. La sensazione di fare la differenza all’interno di un conflitto, l’esaltazione di portare devastazione a livelli esilaranti a orde di nemici è qualcosa dona piacevoli scariche di adrenalina. Se si riesce a superare il fastidio per un comparto tecnico decisamente carente, si tratta di un gioco che offre davvero molto.
Andrea Giongiani · Aug 08, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - If you put aside the awful introductory cutscenes and unforgivably bad framerate for a PC game, Earth Defense Force 6 is basically more Earth Defense Force, and that’s never a bad thing. A completely stupid but endearing shooter with simple controls and a really fun gameplay loop; that’s all it needs to be, at the end of the day. Would I recommend picking it up on PC over its more traditional console versions? Well, if you can put up with the crappy performance (something which can be remedied with a patch), I’d say yes. Mouse and keyboard controls on an arcade shooter will always be a welcome addition to a successful formula.
Leo Faria · Aug 08, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Earth Defense Force 6 is one of those games that I will never get tired of, as I have gone back to every single game in the series time and time again. As a whole, Earth Defense Force deserves way more attention, and I can't imagine there's anyone who wouldn't like it. If you like cheesy dialogue, giant monsters/bugs, and shooting progressively crazier weaponry, give this one a shot.
Cameron Waldrop · Aug 07, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Earth Defense Force 6 é uma sequência que refina a experiência da série e sem grandes mudanças. É um título que certamente vai agradar os fãs de longa data e um que jogadores iniciantes podem dar uma chance para conhecer a série.
Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo · Aug 07, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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About the game
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Live the future of despair.
Story:
The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.
Save the future of Earth in the new world.
The identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed. A chain of deep despair that strikes in a devastated world for the first time in the series...But your presence as a soldier of the EDF will lead humanity to the greatest joy. Now you must face it with courage and wisdom.
The largest volume in the history of the series. Supports online co-op play.
The largest number of missions and weapons ever included. All missions support online co-op play for up to four players. Offline co-op play is also available in split-screen mode. Take control of four different soldier classes and fight alongside real EDF members from across the country.
Developer: Sandlot