Underplayed Gems

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair (2016)

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair cover
Developer
SANDLOT
Publisher
D3PUBLISHER
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 10,481 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Feels like a low-budget B-movie alien invasion where you blast endless swarms of giant bugs and robots with over-the-top weapons alongside friends, embracing silly humor and frantic combat.

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What players say

Players call this a ridiculous, chaotic arcade shooter with hundreds of weapons and fully destructible environments. The online community remains active. A minority complain about bad weapon balance and a persistent low-sound bug.

Screenshots

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