Earth Defense Force (series)
| Earth Defense Force | |
|---|---|
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Japanese series logo as of 2012 | |
| Genres | Third-person shooter, Tactical role-playing game |
| Developers |
Sandlot (2003-Present) thinkArts (2006) Vicious Cycle Software (2011) |
| Publishers | D3 Publisher, Agetec |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows |
| Platform of origin | PlayStation 2 |
| First release |
Monster Attack |
| Latest release | |
Earth Defense Force, known in Japan as Chikyû Bōeigun (地球防衛軍, lit. "Earth Defense Force"), is a series of third-person shooter video games. The series is published by the Japanese company D3 Publisher as part of the Simple series.
Story
In 2013, radio waves from deep space are picked up by scientists, proving the existence of extraterrestrial life. The Earth Defense Force, a unified multinational military sponsored by nearly every country, is founded a few years later, in case the aliens prove to be hostile. In each of the games the player assumes the role of an EDF soldier during an alien invasion.
Games
Monster Attack
The first game in the series was originally released in Japan as "Simple 2000 Vol. 31: The 地球防衛軍" for the PlayStation 2. "Chikyū Bōeigun" or "Earth Defense Force" was created by Sandlot Games as part of D3 Publisher's Simple Series of budget-priced games on compact disk. It was later distributed in PAL format on CD in Europe by Agetec, Inc. under the title "Monster Attack".
Global Defence Force
Chikyū Bōeigun 2 is the second game in the series, released for the PlayStation 2. The game was released in Europe as Global Defence Force but was not released in North America. A PlayStation Portable version of the game, titled Earth Defense Force 2 Portable was released on April 7, 2011 in Japan.
Global Defence Force: Tactics
Chikyū Bōeigun: Tactics, known as "Global Defence Force: Tactics" in Europe, is a turn-based strategy game, taking place after the events of Global Defence Force.
Earth Defense Force 2017
Earth Defense Force 2017, known in Japan as Chikyū Bōeigun 3 is the third game in the series, released for the Xbox 360. It was the first game in the series to be released in North America. A PlayStation Vita version of Earth Defense Force 3 was announced on June 5, 2012 as Earth Defense Force 3 Portable.[1] The new version will include both local and online co-operative play,[2] as well as the return of Palewing from Earth Defense Force 2.[3] The game was released on September 27, 2012 in Japan.[4]
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is the fourth game in the series, released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 also PC. It was the first game in the series to be developed outside of Japan and also the first to feature online co-operative play.
Earth Defense Force 2025
Earth Defense Force 2025, known in Japan as Chikyū Bōeigun 4, released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on July 4, 2013 in Japan. Developed by Sandlot, it is a direct sequel of Earth Defense Force 2017. It features four player online co-operative play. It was released on February 2014 in US and Europe. An updated port titled Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair will be released for the PlayStation 4 in 2015 in Japan.[5]
References
- ↑ "Earth Defense Forces Set for PlayStation Vita". AndriaSang. 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ↑ "First Look: Earth Defense Forces 3 Portable". AndriaSang. 2012-06-07. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ↑ "Earth Defense Forces 3 Portable Trailer Featuring Palewing". AndriaSang. 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ↑ "Earth Defense Forces 3 Portable Date Officially Announced". AndriaSang. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ↑ http://gematsu.com/2014/09/earth-defense-force-4-1-shadow-new-despair-revealed-playstation-4
External links
- Earth Defense Force series Portal Site (Japanese)
- Earth Defense Force series Facebook Account (Japanese)
- Earth Defense Force series Facebook Account (English)
- Earth Defense Force series Twitter Account (English)
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