Underplayed Gems

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 (2019)

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 cover
Developer
SANDLOT
Publisher
D3PUBLISHER
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.7 of 5, 11,473 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 38 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, over-the-top arcade shooter where you and friends mow down giant alien hordes with goofy weapons and cheesy dialogue.

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What players say

Players are split on EDF 5. Many love its campy charm and addictive co-op, calling it the best worst game, but others warn about a $145 total cost with DLC and recurring multiplayer freezes that make it unplayable. Solo play is described as tedious due to manual item pickup and scaled enemy health.

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