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Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Third-person shooter fans who want to fight alien invaders
- Players who prefer mission-based action with multiple difficulty settings
- Groups seeking a shooter with split-screen or online co-op
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a low-combat experience may find the focus on fighting invaders a poor match
- Those who prefer short campaigns may find more than 50 missions too extensive
- Players looking for a single-player-only experience may not want the co-op options
Our take on EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN
The page emphasizes mission count and character customization, but gives little detail about how missions vary or how the four PA Gears differ. That leaves the campaign's moment-to-moment variety hard to assess from the description.
What is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN?
Set in 2040, this third-person shooter casts players as EDF soldiers fighting alien invaders in a world that differs from the original EARTH DEFENSE FORCE series.
It includes more than 50 missions against giant creatures and large enemy weapons, with five difficulty levels. Players can choose among four PA Gears and use weapons, arms, and items. Character creation includes options for gender, face, hairstyle, weight, voice, and outfit. Offline play supports split-screen, while online mode lets players co-op with other EDF members.
How EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN plays
- 01Four PA Gears
- Players can select from four mobile soldier types and use weapons, arms, and items.
- 02Character Creation
- Options include gender, face, hairstyle, weight, voice, and outfit.
- 03Split-Screen Play
- The offline mode supports split-screen sessions.
- 04Online Co-op
- Players can team up with other EDF members online.
- 05Five Difficulties
- Missions are available across five difficulty settings.
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN: platforms & release
Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN worth it?
It is worth it if: third-person shooter fans who want to fight alien invaders. Skip it if: players seeking a low-combat experience may find the focus on fighting invaders a poor match.
Where can I download EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN on?
Windows only.
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