Earth Defense Force 6

Earth Defense Force 6

July 25, 2024

ActionThird-Person Shooter PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Live the future of despair. 2022 AD. The sequel to "EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5" depicts the battle between the EDF and alien life forms that have suddenly attacked the Earth. Players take on the role of an EDF soldier in this third-person shooter in which they must destroy a large …

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Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

35.0

"EDF 6 is, without a doubt, the very best entry in the series so far. Tremendous fun from top to bottom, from beginning to end, it is everything an EDF fan could have hoped for."

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2024
68.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"There&s;s certainly some fun to be had in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 but don&s;t expect it to offer much noteworthy when you compare it to the previous couple of entries in the series. Playing it did make me excited for …"

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Andrea Giongiani IGN Italy Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"One of the most exilarating games you can try, if you can get over the dated graphics."

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Jul 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

10.0

"D3 Publisher used to be a budget publisher and EDF was a standout amongst their releases, but at this point there’s too much EDF for the sake of EDF without any good reason for its existence and at too high …"

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Cameron Waldrop SavePoint Gaming Jul 2024
90.0 /100

"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 …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"In the end, Earth Defense Force 6 maintains the status quo set by Earth Defense Force 5. The initial tone might be an immediate cause for concern, but the quick pivot to more familiar elements reinforces the idea that the …"

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"Like previous games in the series, Earth Defense Force 6 is a ridiculous B-movie-turned-game filled with giant monsters and explosions."

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Daniel Joseph NookGaming Jul 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

88.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 is the series at its best. Taken together, the engaging narrative, expanded enemies and locales, and class changes push EDF 6 to new heights. With the most content of any EDF game to get through, I …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 is a pretty basic game, but what it lacks in complexity, it makes up for in silly fun. Blowing up hordes and buildings with your buddy, using these wildly unbalanced weapons, all while losing our minds …"

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Dominic Sheard DarkZero Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

58.0

"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."

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Dominic Tarason PC Gamer Jul 2024
82.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 is big, dumb co-op fun and a masterclass in asset recycling."

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Eric Ace Cubed3 Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Fundamentally, Earth Defence Force 6 is &s;more of the same&s; 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 …"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 is more of the same, in the best way possible. It can get tedious at times, and it looks more like a PS3 game than a PS5 game, but it delivers all the chills, thrills, and …"

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Jade King TheGamer Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 is everything I expected it to be, which is both a blessing and a curse. Sandlot has no intention of shaking up its B-movie arcade shoot ‘em-up formula, and I’m not complaining, but when there is …"

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Jieun Koo IGN Korea Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

68.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 has a heartfelt plot of humanity to save the much devastated state of earth from invaders since its prequel. If you listen closely to your comrades’ quotes and communications, you will be drawn into the lore …"

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Ken Talbot Nintendo Life Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 brings the series back and better than ever. It offers the same bug-smashing action with a time travel twist in the tale. Classes remain as satisfying as ever and multiplayer spreads the joy. Don&s;t go in …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 is a sequel that refines the experience of the series and without major changes. It&s;s a title that&s;s sure to please longtime fans and one that first-time players can give a chance to get to know …"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Jul 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"The main problem with EDF6 is that there’s simply too much of it. The base game includes 147 levels, each with five difficulty levels if you really want to be a completist. While it’s undeniably fun to blast away at …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Still, Earth Defence Force 6 is pure fun distilled into a video game and it is impossible to put down. It’s based on B-grade sci-fi, and is B-grade in every way itself, and I would take that over over-produced, self-important, …"

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Michael Merchant Rectify Gaming Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Personally, I really enjoy Earth Defense Force 6 and think it is definitely one of the better entries in the series. See you on the battlefield soldier! EDF! EDF! EDF!"

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Nathan Hennessy WellPlayed Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"EDF6 is confident in wearing its rough edges with pride while also being a gleeful, joyous mess alone or with company."

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Jul 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 provides near-endless excitement and fun. I&s;m having a total blast after 75+ hours already logged and not one ounce of fatigue has set in."

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Jul 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 doesn’t shy away from the franchise’s roots; instead, it embraces them with a tongue-in-cheek narrative and signature frantic combat. While some may groan that it doesn’t revolutionize the genre, it is a heartfelt homage to classic …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Jul 2024
80.0 /100

"EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is an evolution and successor to EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 both in gameplay and as a game. There’s so many quality of life improvements, more missions, a far more intriguing storyline, and the best enemy variety …"

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Sean Smith God is a Geek Jul 2024
80.0 /100

"With Earth Defense Force 6 the voice acting is hilarious, there&s;s some cheesy dialogue, loads of shouting, chanting and singing, and a vibe that doesn&s;t take itself seriously at all. It is brilliant."

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Stan Rezaee 8Bit/Digi Jul 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

82.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 is an over-the-top game that retains its defining elements while adding something new to the experience. It’s one of those games you play knowing it will feel like a B-film."

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Travis Bruno Capsule Computers Jul 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 remains as corny and bombastic as ever with all types of weapons to take down hoards of foes in what remains a fun and chaotic experience that feels a bit stuck in the past."

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Travis Northup IGN Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Earth Defense Force 6 delivers the campy series’ largest, silliest adventure yet, with all the usual jank and a little too much repetition."

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

65.0

"Are you into shooting giant bugs? Do you want to laugh at how ridiculous everything is and find yourself getting embarrassingly into its dialogue-driven story? Then Earth Defense Force 6 is for you, and you should check it out. Otherwise, …"

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