Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2

May 22, 2024

Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

"EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2" will be released on 9/26/2024. Now&s;s YOUR chance to enlist in the EDF and join the fight!! The Earth is in pieces...again! We&s;ve gotta do more to save the planet! --Loads and Loads of Giant Enemies-- The square Earth is under attack by giant …

Critic Score

80.5

17 critic reviews

User Score

No ratings

0 user ratings

Log in to rate

Buy the all

User Reviews

No user reviews for this all yet. Be the first to write one!

Critic Reviews (17)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums May 2024
82.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

45.0

"EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 is a hilarious co-op action game that everyone who enjoys the genre should play whether you prefer playing with local chums or online chums-to-be. Just be sure to plug your nose with all the …"

Read original review
Alex Kidman Digitally Downloaded May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

66.0

"If you’re looking to scratch that EDF itch, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a decent enough way to do it – but EDF 6 is considerably better and more engaging, and that does make it a harder game …"

Read original review
Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames May 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is hands down my favorite EDF title of all those that I’ve played. I have already put so many hours into this title, even setting down Earth Defense Force 6 in its favor. The …"

Read original review
Cameron Waldrop SavePoint Gaming May 2024
90.0 /100

"The beauty of World Brothers 2 is that I am getting the best of both worlds. It plays much like a traditional EDF title while benefiting from new ideas. World Brothers 1 tried a few things that Earth Defense Force …"

Read original review
Eric Ace Cubed3 May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 a lot of fun, with tons and tons of Easter eggs to prior games, all variations of humour, and loads of weapons and characters. There is very little negative to point at. The raw …"

Read original review
Jason Coles TheSixthAxis May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"As with the original, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a simplified and cutesy take on the whole EDF think. While it succeeds in that goal, it loses a lot of the allure as it does so."

Read original review
Khari Taylor CGMagazine May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"If you can get past the childish and highly repetitive English dialogue, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a great option for players looking to mindlessly blast giant insects, aliens and Kaiju to bits with their friends, either online …"

Read original review
Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"How Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 compares to previous entries in the series, I can&s;t say. But if-like me-you&s;re new to the EDF brand of crazy, co-op action gameplay, this is a wonderfully fun and entertaining place to start."

Read original review
Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"In a way, I get it: there isn’t a lot that differs Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 from its predecessor. It’s a bunch of new levels and characters, with the added benefit of feeling a bit more polished than …"

Read original review
75.0 /100

"World Brothers 2 is an excellent introductory title for those unfamiliar with EDF, as well as longtime fans looking for a more straightforward experience that allows for faster experimentation."

Read original review
Nick Mangiaracina MonsterVine May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers a brand new story, and lots of new brothers and enemies. While the online community leaves a lot to be desired, World Brothers 2’s improvements over the first game remain significant enough to …"

Read original review
Paul Hunter NextGen Player May 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers a delightful blend of fun and nostalgia for fans of the series. The vibrant voxel art style is visually appealing, and with nearly a hundred missions and various characters to unlock, there is …"

Read original review
Sean Smith God is a Geek May 2024
90.0 /100

"Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is super accessible and very easy to get into, but deceptively difficult to master."

Read original review
Stan Rezaee 8Bit/Digi May 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

88.0

"Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 takes the familiar setup of the main series and just makes it more upbeat."

Read original review
Stephan Adamus COGconnected May 2024
81.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"If you’ve never played an Earth Defense Force game before, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 would be a great place to start. If you’re already a diehard EDF fan, then this is a quality entry. I just wish the …"

Read original review
Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

50.0

"Whether you’re a series veteran or just interested in why gamers love to shout “EDF!” repeatedly, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 winds up being a lot of fun. It’s the most polished version of shooting giant ants that you’ll …"

Read original review
Victor Teixeira NintendoBoy May 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Designed to be user-friendly, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 focuses on offering lighter gameplay than the main line series, it&s;s a more “family friendly” shooter. The gameplay is competent, has EDF in its essence and it fits well to …"

Read original review