History VideoGame / EarthDefenseForce

* BottomlessMagazines: Every weapon has a limited magazine size, with no manual reloading whatsoever, but you have infinite reserve ammo for just about everything. Some weapons in the series cannot be reloaded at all unless you start a mission again, however.

* FlyingSaucer: Often a DropShip to unload more enemies for you to deal with.

* InsectoidAliens: The bug enemies.

One of the main draws of the series is how the game makes the player feel like they're in a Japanese {{Kaiju}} {{BMovie}} as they take on [[TheWarSequence legions upon legions]] of enemies and Franchise/{{Godzilla}}-sized (And occasionally [[RentAZilla Godzilla-looking as well]] [[bosses. The gameplay throughout the series is relatively simple: for the most part, you take control of an infantry soldier of the EDF to shoot down any and all aliens throughout many stages of the game. Along the way, you can find armor power-ups that increases your soldier's maximum health and weapon boxes to obtain new weapon; more powerful weapons are usually found by playing through the missions in harder difficulties. It's as simple as that... right until you get stomped into the ground.

Taking place in around the modern era, scientist have discovered radio wavelengths from outer space, thus proving the existence of extraterrestrial life. Unfortunately, these aliens aren't here to give humans an olive branch and welcome baskets, [[AlienInvasion they're here to take over the Earth]]. Not to sit idly by and let the aliens pave a path of destruction to take over Earth with swarms of [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever giant]] [[BigCreepyCrawlies bugs]], [[KillerRobot robots]], [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs dinosaurs]], and what else they decide to sic on Earth, the eponymous Earth Defense Force, unified multinational military force, was founded to stand up against the alien invaders.

One of the main draws of the series is how the game makes the player feel like they're in a Japanese {{Kaiju}} BMovie as they take on legions upon ''legions'' of enemies and the occasional Godzilla-sized monstrosities (including monsters that [[{{Expy}} looks]] [[CaptainErsatz like]] Franchise/{{Godzilla}}). The gameplay throughout the series is relatively simple: for the most part, you take control of an infantry soldier of the EDF to shoot down any-and-all aliens throughout many stages of the game. It's as simple as that. Along the way, you can find armor power-ups that increases your soldier's maximum health and weapon boxes to obtain new weapon; more powerful weapons are usually found by playing through the missions in harder difficulties.

Good luck out there, the Earth is counting on you! Has no relations to the ShootEmUp ''Earth Defense Force'' developed by Jaleco.

* NationalAnthem: Well, sorta.

* ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce2025'' / ''Earth Defense Forces 4'' (2013, [=PS3=], 360) -- Released in July 2013 in Japan and February 2014 overseas, it is the true sequel to ''Earth Defense Force 2017''. Taking place eight years after the events of ''Earth Defense Force 2017'', the Ravagers have returned in an attempt take over Earth again. Applying elements from the previous installments, ''Earth Defense Force 2025'' will feature four playable classes (Rangers, Wing Divers, Air Raiders, and Fencers) and online multiplayer.
** ''Earth Defense Forces 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair'' (2015/2016, [=PS4=], PC) -- Part UpdatedRerelease, part stand-alone expansion for ''EDF 2025'', released in Japan for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 in 2015, following in December for North America and the next February for Europe. A PC port through UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} came worldwide in July 2016.

** ''Earth Defense Forces 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair'' (2015) -- A stand-alone expansion for ''EDF 2025'' is planned for [=PlayStation=] 4 in 2015.

* ActionGirl: The Pale Wings (''Global Defence Force'' and ''EDF 2017'') and Wing Divers (''EDF 2025'').

* BadassArmy: The Earth Defense Force. They have fending off invading hoards of bugs for quite a while now.
* BeamSpam: Some of the enemies and bosses are capable of spaming laser beams all over the place.
* BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame: In some of the games, you may come across weapons made from using technology of the alien invaders.

* BottomlessMagazines: Subverted. Most of your weapons have infinite ammo, but just about every weapon have a limited clip size and have to reloaded once the clip runs out. There's no manual reloading whatsoever. Some weapons in the series cannot be reloaded at all unless you start a mission again.

* {{Camp}}: A series of budget games where take control of a foot soldier fighting off waves of giant bugs, robots, flying saucers, and other kaiju-styled monsters.

* EverythingBreaks: Just about everything in the outdoor areas can be laid to waste. Houses, skyscrapers, appartments, cars, trees, fences, you name it, and there's no penalty for riding them to get a better view of your enemies.

* FriendlyFireproof: A mixed example with these games; while your allies can't hurt you, you can hurt them. This is averted in co-op mode where players can accidentally (or intentionally) shoot each other.

** [[spoiler:''EDF 2017'' gives us the Genocide Gun, a WaveMotionGun that deals [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill 1,000,000]] damage! The downside is that the blast could kill you (and your allies) too and certain non-mook enemies are immune to it and you have unlock it by beating all 53 missions on Inferno.]]

** In the first two games, we have the [[CaptainErsatz Saurus]], giant dinosaur-like monsters that breathes fire.

-->Our soldiers are prepared for any alien threats!
-->The Navy launches ships! The Air Force sends their jets!
-->And nothing can withstand our fixed bayonets!
-->'''THE EDF DEPLOYS!'''

* ZergRush: The red ants favorite method of attack.

* PreAsskickingOneLiner: Some of your allies are prune to saying one in the midst of battle. From ''EDF 2017'', "Do you like death?! Then die!"

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** ''Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable'' / ''Earth Defence Forces 3 Portable'' (2012, [=PlayStation=] Vita) -- Re-release of ''EDF 2017'' for the [=PlayStation=] Vita. Adds the Pale Wing character from it's predecessor ''Global Defence Force''.

* StylisticSuck: The voice acting. Whether Japanese or English, it's very deliberately laden with DullSurprise, LargeHam, and comically serious delivery of frankly absurd dialogue.

* TheSwarm: In some of the games, not only do you fight off swarms of giant ants and spiders, you also fight off swarms of [[EverythingsWorseWithBees hornets and bees]]!

* ZettaiRyouiki: The Pale Wings in the second and third games are wearing ThighHighBoots.

** Earth Defense Forces 2 Portable (2011, [=PSP=]) -- A re-release of Global Defence Force for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable Playstation Portable]]. Only released in Japan.
** Earth Defense Forces 2 V2 (2014 Playstation Vita) -- Another re-release of Global Defense Force, for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita Playstation Vita]]. Only released in Japan. Adds the Air Raider character from Earth Defence Force 2025. Is set for release in North America in fall 2015 under the title ''Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders from Planet Space''.

** Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable / Earth Defence Forces 3 Portable'' (2012, Playstation Vita) - Re-release of EDF 2017 for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita Playstation Vita]]. Adds the Pale Wing character from it's predecessor Global Defence Force.

* ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce2025'' / ''Earth Defense Forces 4'' (2013, [=PS3=], 360) -- Released in July 2013 in Japan and February 2014 overseas, it is the true sequel to ''Earth Defense Force 2017''. Taking place eight years after the events of ''Earth Defense Force 2017'', the Ravagers have returned in an attempt take over Earth again. Applying elements from the previous installments, ''Earth Defense Force 2025'' will feature four playable classes (Rangers, Wing Divers, Air Raiders, and Fencers) and online multiplayer. An updated port titled ''Earth Defense Forces 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair'' is planned for [=PlayStation=] 4 in 2015.

** Earth Defense Forces 2 V2 (2014 Playstation Vita) -- Another re-release of Global Defense Force, for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita Playstation Vita]]. Only released in Japan. Adds the Air Raider character from Earth Defence Force 2025.

* TheTurretMaster: A possible way to play as the trooper in Earth Defense Force 2016 and a way of playing the Air Raider in any game he's featured in. [[note]]Turrets are exclusive to him in those games[[/note]]

* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture: The series started in 2004 (2003 in Japan) and the story of the games so far took place between 2017 (''Monster Attack'') to 2025 (''EDF 2025'').

* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture: The series started in 2004 (2003 in Japan) and the story of the games so far took place between 2013 (''Monster Attack'') to 2025 (''EDF 2025'').

** Earth Defense Force 2 Portable -- A re-release of Global Defence Force for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable Playstation Portable]], only released in Japan.
** Earth Defense Force 2 V2 -- Another re-release of Global Defense Force, for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita Playstation Vita]]. Only released in Japan. Adds the Air Raider character from Earth Defence Force 2025.

* ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce2017'' / ''Earth Defense Forces 3'' (2007, 360) -- Released in 2006 in Japan, and while this is the third game in the series, it is first game to get a North American release. The game is more-or-less a remaking of the original ''Earth Defense Force'' since the game much like original. Like ''Earth Defense Force 2'', the game received an enhanced port on Sony's handheld system, this time being on the [=PlayStation=] Vita and brought back the Pale Wings from the previous game.

* ''Monster Attack'' / ''The Earth Defense Force'' (2004, [=PS2=]) -- Originally released in Japan in 2003 as Vol. 31 of D3 Publisher's Simple 2000 Series of budget title games for the [=PlayStation=] 2 and the first game in the ''Earth Defense Force'' series. It was never released in North America, but oddly enough, it was released in Europe in 2004 as "''Monster Attack''".
* ''Global Defence Force'' / ''The Earth Defense Force 2'' (2007, [=PS2=]) -- Released in Japan in 2005 as Vol. 81 of the Simple 2000 Series and a sequel to ''The Earth Defense Force''. The sequel expanded on the original with more missions, new enemies, and introduced the Pale Wings, female soldiers equipped with jet-packs with the ability to fly and reach higher ground. Like its predecessor, never got a North America release but it was released in Europe as "''Global Defence Force''" and "''Terra Defense Force''" in Korea. It later received an enhanced and Japan-only port in 2011 for the [=PlayStation=] Portable.
** ''Global Defence Force Tactics'' / ''The Earth Defense Force Tactics'' -- The oddball in the series. Released roughly around the same time as ''Global Defense Force'' but it was made from a different developer. The game was developed by [=thankArts=], and unlike the two previous games, this game was a tactical turn-based strategy game. The story took place after the events of ''The Earth Defense Force 2''.

* ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce2025'' / ''Earth Defense Forces 4'' (2013, [=PS3=], 360) -- Expected to be released in July 2013 in Japan and sometime later overseas, it is the true sequel to ''Earth Defense Force 2017''. Taking place eight years after the events of ''Earth Defense Force 2017'', the Ravagers have returned in an attempt take over Earth again. Applying elements from the previous installments, ''Earth Defense Force 2025'' will feature four playable classes (Rangers, Wing Divers, Air Raiders, and Fencers) and online multiplayer.

* KickingAssAndTakingNames: You take on enormous legions of enemies!

* OneManArmy: Often the case with these games. Despite getting assistance from the other troops from time-to-time, Storm-1 pretty much single-handedly took down the Ravagers [[spoiler:the their mothership]] from ''EDF 2017''.

'''''Earth Defense Force''''' is a series of budget title ThirdPersonShooter games developed by Sandlot.

Taking place in around the modern era, scientist have discovered radio wavelengths from outer space, proving the existence of extraterrestrial life. Unfortunately, these aliens aren't here to give humans an olive branch and welcome baskets, [[AlienInvasion they're here to take over the Earth]]. Not to sit idly by and let the aliens pave a path of destruction to take over Earth with swarms of [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever giant]] [[BigCreepyCrawlies bugs]], [[KillerRobot robots]], [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs dinosaurs]], and what else they decide to sic on Earth, the eponymous Earth Defense Force, unified multinational military force, was founded to stand up against the alien invaders.

One of the main draws of the series is how the game makes the player feel like they're in a Japanese {{Kaiju}} BMovie as they take on legions upon ''legions'' of enemies and the occasional Godzilla-sized monstrosities (including monsters that [[{{Expy}} looks]] [[CaptainErsatz like]] Franchise/{{Godzilla}}). The gameplay throughout the series is relatively simple: for the most part, you take control of an infantry soldier of the Earth Defense Force to shoot down any-and-all aliens throughout many stages of the game. It's as simple as that. Along the way, you can find armor power-ups that increases your soldier's maximum health and weapon boxes to obtain new weapon; more powerful weapons are usually found by playing through the missions in harder difficulties.

* ''Global Defence Force'' / ''The Earth Defense Force 2'' (2007, [=PS2=]) -- Released in Japan in 2005 Vol. 81 of the Simple 2000 Series and a sequel to ''The Earth Defense Force''. The sequel expanded on the original with more missions, new enemies, and introduced the Pale Wings, female soldiers equipped with jet-packs with the ability to fly and reach higher ground. Like its predecessor, never got a North America release but was released in Europe as "''Global Defence Force''" and "''Terra Defense Force''" in Korea. It later received an enhanced and Japan-only port in 2011 for the [=PlayStation=] Portable with online multiplayer.
** ''Global Defence Force Tactics'' / ''The Earth Defense Force Tactics'' -- The oddball in the series. Released roughly around the same time as ''Global Defense Force'' but it was made from a different developer. This game was developed by [=thankArts=], and unlike the two previous games, this game was a tactical turn-based strategy game. The story took place after the events of ''The Earth Defense Force 2''.
* ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce2017'' / ''Earth Defense Forces 3'' (2007, 360) -- Released in 2006 in Japan. While this is the third game in the series, it is first game to get a North American release. The game is more-or-less a remaking of the original ''Earth Defense Force''. Like ''Earth Defense Force 2'', the game received an enhanced port on Sony's handheld system, this time being on the [=PlayStation=] Vita and brought back the Pale Wings from the previous game. It is also (currently) the only game in the series to be released on PC.
* ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForceInsectArmageddon'' (2011, [=PS3=], 360, Steam)-- More or less a follow-up to ''Earth Defense Force 2017'' developed by Vicious Cycle Software and the first game developed outside of Japan. Unlike the previous games, ''Insect Armageddon'' lost some of the giant monster movie feel but still keeps the spirit of the gameplay intact.
* ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce2025'' / ''Earth Defense Forces 4'' (2013, [=PS3=], 360) -- Expected to be release in July 2013 in Japan and sometime later overseas, it is the true sequel to ''Earth Defense Force 2017''. Taking place eight years after the events of the previous game, the Ravagers have returned in an attempt take over Earth again. Taking ques from the previous installments, ''Earth Defense Force 2025'' will feature four playable classes (Rangers, Wing Divers, Air Raiders, and Fencers) and online multiplayer.

* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: [[spoiler:In ''EDF 2017'', Storm-1 destroyed the Ravagers' mothership ''by himself''!]]
* EasyModeMockery: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-zagged]]. You get the weaker weapons within Easy and better weapons on harder difficulties, but it's probably best to start on the easier difficulties to boost your health, as the hardest difficulties would be {{unwinnable}} without sufficient health.

* FakeDifficulty: Any difficulty past HarderThanHard since the enemies can deal out insane amounts of damage to you and they have an absurd amount of health compared to yours.

* {{Giant Spider}}s: Oh yes, and they're often the most terrifying enemies in the game. And it is not just because they are damn ugly or [[InASingleBound can leap over tall buildings in a single bound]], but their silk can kill you quickly (especially on anything past Hard) if you're not careful.

* HeroicMime: Your player character aside from a few grunts and death cries.
* HeartContainer: The Armor pick-ups. Grabbing one will increase your maximum health by 1, but you won't get the life bonuses until after finishing the missions.

** [[spoiler:''EDF 2017'' gives us the Genocide Gun, a WaveMotionGun that deals [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill 1,000,000]] damage! The downside is that the blast could kill you too and certain non-mook enemies are immune to it and you have unlock it by beating all 53 missions on Inferno.]]
* JetPack: Often the female soldiers in the games use them to reach places the standard infantry soldier can't.

* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture: The series started in 2004 (2003 in Japan) and the story of the games so far took place between 2013 (''Monster Attack'') to 2025 (''EDF 2017'').