Overview
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair (地球防衛軍4.1 - often simply referred to as EDF 4.1) is a third-person shooter video game, and part of the Earth Defense Force series.
Set in a world where Earth is under attack by giant insects and other extraterrestrial threats, players join the Earth Defense Force (EDF) to repel these invaders and save the planet.
Features:
• Huge Enemy Varieties: Battle against giant insects like ants, spiders, and bees, as well as formidable robots and towering kaiju-like creatures.
• Expansive Arsenal: Over 800 weapons to choose from, ranging from assault rifles and rocket launchers to specialized tools like the Air Tortoise missile.
• Four Unique Classes: Players can choose between four classes, each with distinct abilities and playstyles:
Ranger: The standard infantry unit with balanced mobility and firepower.
Wing Diver: A jetpack-equipped female warrior who excels in airborne combat but has limited energy.
Air Raider: Specializes in calling in airstrikes, placing turrets, and supporting allies.
Fencer: A heavy-duty class wearing powered exoskeletons, capable of wielding massive weapons.
• Dynamic Destruction: Environments are fully destructible, allowing players to level entire buildings and landmarks.
• Co-op Gameplay: Players can team up with friends in online cooperative multiplayer, working together to defeat the alien onslaught.
• Hordes of Enemies: Experience the chaos as hundreds of enemies appear on screen simultaneously, leading to intense and action-packed gameplay.
• Epic Battles: Fight against massive motherships, underground tunneling monsters, and dragon-like creatures in large-scale confrontations.
• Engaging Narrative: The game offers a compelling storyline, mixing humor with the desperation of defending Earth from an overwhelming foe.
• Customization: Equip your character with different weapons and items tailored to your preferred playstyle.
• Challenging Difficulty Levels: Multiple difficulty levels ensure that both newcomers and series veterans can find an appropriate level of challenge.
- Developers
- Sandlot Games
- Publishers
- D3PublisherBandai
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch
- Alternate Names
- 地球防衛軍4.1Japan
- Wikipedia
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