EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2

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In "Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2," the Earth has been shattered into cubes, and it's up to you to save the planet once again. Battle an array of enormous enemies, from insects to robots to alien invaders, with your customized EDF unit. This early purchase edition includes bonus characters Himekawa and Honda, but only if you purchase before January 31st, 2025.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game is a major improvement over the first installment, with better gameplay, more missions, and a larger roster of characters.
Players enjoy the fun and diverse characters, as well as the cooperative gameplay that allows for team synergy.
The game offers quality of life improvements, such as not requiring an Epic account for online play and a smoother gameplay loop.

Some players experienced mouse responsiveness and tracking issues, which affected gameplay.
Maps are criticized for being recycled from the first game, and some stages are considered too short.
There is a desire for split-screen multiplayer, which is currently not available.

story
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is well-received, with players noting it as a significant improvement over its predecessor, World Brothers 1. The narrative is engaging and complemented by a robust mission structure that keeps gameplay fresh and avoids tedious pacing, allowing players to enjoy a mix of humor and action while rescuing characters and progressing through a substantial number of missions. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, making it highly recommended.
- “It's good, the gameplay's good, it's an improvement in pretty much every aspect compared to World Brothers 1. The story's quite good too, and overall I'd highly recommend the game. The list of missions is decently big and it avoids the EDF 6 syndrome of having stages that drag on for an eternity with story and walking.”
- “The first two missions I was already laughing my butt off.”
- “Over 100 missions, I think 200 brothers and sisters to collect, many of the DLC ones from WB1 are now base game too!”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving many of the brothers and sisters feeling one-dimensional.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
gameplay
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its significant improvements over its predecessor, offering a satisfying loop that involves completing missions to rescue characters and upgrade their abilities while engaging in action-packed combat against aliens. The mission list is substantial, and the game avoids lengthy, tedious stages, resulting in a more enjoyable and streamlined experience. Overall, players highly recommend the game for its engaging mechanics and well-paced levels.
- “It's good, the gameplay's good, it's an improvement in pretty much every aspect compared to World Brothers 1. The story's quite good too, and overall I'd highly recommend the game. The list of missions is decently big and it avoids the EDF 6 syndrome of having stages that drag on for an eternity with story and walking.”
- “While the levels aren't as big or long as a mainline EDF, the gameplay loop is honestly still pretty great: go into a mission, rescue the brothers/sisters in the mission to add them to your roster along with their weapons (and possibly get an accessory too), or rank up brothers/sisters if you already have them so they can use more weapon categories, all while blasting away a bunch of aliens.”
- “This honestly makes for a much smoother and more satisfying gameplay loop in my opinion.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is notably strong, with players finding the new characters entertaining and the missions consistently funny, leading to genuine laughter during gameplay.
- “The humor is back in force, and the new sisters and brothers are fun to explore.”
- “In the first two missions, I was already laughing my butt off.”
graphics
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
World Brothers 2 features updated graphics that enhance the overall visual experience, alongside refinements in game balance and quality of life improvements, contributing to a more polished and enjoyable gameplay. The game maintains its light-hearted charm while introducing new content.
- “World Brothers 2 serves up a second helping of the Omake style offshoot to the Earth Defense Force series, bringing refinements to game balance, various quality of life improvements, updated graphics, and, of course, loads of light-hearted new content.”