Earth Defense Force 6 is the most deliberately ridiculous game on this list, and that is not a criticism. Over 700 missions. Giant ants the size of buildings. Voice acting that commits completely to B-movie sincerity. I described it to my group as Left 4 Dead if Left 4 Dead had been made by someone who watched too many 1950s science fiction films and had access to a PS5. The chaos is consistent and the mission volume is staggering. Where it loses points is presentation: this is not a polished premium production and it does not pretend to be. If your squad can get past the deliberately rough aesthetic, the co-op structure underneath is genuinely excellent. Most squads can. It takes about five missions.


EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
August 25, 2022ShooterESRB M
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About EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Earth Defense Force 6 is the sixth main entry in the Earth Defense Force series and the direct sequel to Earth Defense Force 5, picking up three years after that game left off. EDF 6 is set on a dying Earth where the alien Primer civilization invades once again.
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- 17hoursStory plus some extras
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