![]() The earlier missions pretty much play out the same, and the game may seem like it will be repetitive, but, thankfully, as you move on, you will start getting objectives in the missions. This includes health, armor which boosts your total armor ratings, and new and more powerful weapons to bring with you on missions. You should also pay attention to the map because killing insects drops very important loot that you will want to pick up. Usually, though, it's a good idea to use these guys as decoys so the enemy will focus on them instead of you. If you walk near these squads, they will be under your command and can help you out. While on the battlefield, you are going to want to pay attention to any squads that may be wandering around the area. Likewise, if you are in the middle of the city, it might be a good idea to bring a long-range weapon, like a sniper or a plasma canon, and maybe a heavy-duty homing missile. If you are going to be in tight spaces, like if you are venturing underground into an insect nest, you will want to bring with you explosives, like grenades or a grenade launcher, and a close-quarters weapon like a shotgun. It's very important to read the briefing of each mission, as there are certain weapons which work much better on certain missions than others. Before each mission, you will select your loadout and then head out to the battlefield. Yup, the earth in being invaded by gigantic insects including ants, spiders, hornets, oh, and giant robotic creatures as well. Now, if you have never played an Earth Defense Force game before, you have one simple goal: Kill insect scum. ![]() The huge downside to the Fencer class is that they are incredibly slow. Everything from cannons to miniguns to explosives, and they even have a shield which can block incoming damage. Fencers are pretty much the tank of the group and can dish out massive damage via dual-wielding weapons, and can bring up to four weapons into battle with him. The reason for this is because they have different controls and handle differently from the other classes. The final class is the "Fencer." It's the most difficult to use in the game. The other downside to the Air Raider class is that your air strikes and such can take awhile to reload. He does, however, have the tools to be able to hold his own, as in the ability to carry more weapons, most of which are long range. The reason is because this class focuses on supporting the team by calling in air strikes, vehicles, turrets, and more. The third class is the "Air Raider." This class is pretty difficult to use if you are playing single-player. It is absolutely vital that you keep an eye on your energy meter, because if it runs out, you will be a sitting duck, as you won't be able to fly or use any weapons until your meter fully recovers. The downside to Wing Divers is that your ability to fly, along with the ammo in most of your weapons, is regulated by your energy meter. Like their name says, the Wing Divers can fly for a short period, which is great if you get mobbed by enemies. The second class is the all-female "Wing Divers," and they utilize plasma weapons and lasers. While the other three classes have unique traits and are great in certain situations, the Ranger can be almost anywhere at any time. You will have a wide variety of weapons at your disposal, including assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, grenades, grenade launchers, homing missiles, missile launchers, and more. The Ranger class is the balanced, military-type class. The first is the "Ranger" class and will probably be the class that most people should start out with. There are four different classes you can choose from. ![]() When you first start the game, you will have to decide what class you want to play. Earth Defense Force 4.1 is an incredibly fun and addicting game that features plenty of variety and replay value. This game is a re-release of Earth Defense Force 2025 with additional features, and says that the game runs at a "steady 60 FPS." So, does it? Well, no, but at the very least, it won't drop to the point that it makes the game unplayable. Combine that with completely destructible environments and you can easily see why the frame rate takes such a beating. We are talking close to 100 enemies onscreen at once. You aren't fighting one giant insect, or two, or even 10. For those unaware, Earth Defense Force is a game where you and your fellow soldiers defend Earth from swarms of gigantic enemy insects. We will update this review with multiplayer co-op impressions after the game is released.)Įarth Defense Force games have been around for some time, but it seemed like there was always one thing that kept those games from being great: The frame rate. ![]() (Note, this is a review of the single-player portion of the game. ![]()
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