EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2

If you can get past the childish and highly repetitive English dialogue, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a great option for players looking to mindlessly blast giant insects, aliens and Kaiju to bits with their friends, either online or with a local buddy.

80%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

graphics, grinding

95% User Score Based on 426 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

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In "Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2," the Earth has been shattered into cubes once more, and it's up to you to save the planet. Assemble a team of EDF members from various branches and fight across diverse environments to restore order and rebuild the world. With a wide range of weapons and characters to choose from, get ready to defend humanity and bring peace back to Earth.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

World Brothers 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering more characters, abilities, and a larger variety of missions.
The game features a fun and light-hearted tone, with engaging gameplay mechanics that allow players to switch between characters and utilize unique skills.
It provides a great online co-op experience without requiring an Epic Games account, making it accessible for players who want to enjoy the game with friends.

Some characters feel overpowered, particularly melee characters with projectiles that overshadow traditional weapons, leading to unbalanced gameplay.
The game can become repetitive over time, and some players may find the voxel graphics detract from the overall experience.
There are issues with mouse responsiveness and tracking, which can hinder gameplay, especially for those using keyboard and mouse controls.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "World Brothers 2" is described as entertaining and humorous, featuring a light-hearted narrative that complements the fast-paced, horde-style gameplay. Players appreciate the character development and the dynamic mission design, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging throughout the game. While the story may not be as deep as some other titles in the genre, it effectively supports the gameplay loop and adds charm to the overall experience.
- “Last but not least, the story is actually quite entertaining and funny, and the music is recycled but serviceable, featuring some really neat pieces.”
- “A really funny game with a light-hearted story and characters, tons of enemies from medium to humongous size, and lots of bizarre and crazy weapons.”
- “It's good, the gameplay is good, it's an improvement in pretty much every aspect compared to World Brothers 1, the story is quite good too, and overall I'd highly recommend the game.”
- “The missions are shorter and more bite-sized; they go faster, and thank god they have the skip dialogue mechanics for the mission's end.”
- “World Brothers 2 is an incredibly fun horde shooter, and what it lacks in some areas compared to the mainline EDF series, it more than makes up for in its gameplay variety and mission design.”
- “Being able to play with a team is particularly important; one of my biggest gripes about the main series was always being limited to 2 weapons (4 at best with a fencer) from such a tremendous weapon catalogue, which often left me very limited against some enemy types during missions.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of World Brothers 2 is praised for its engaging horde shooter mechanics, allowing players to switch between a diverse roster of four characters, each with unique skills and weapons. The game improves upon its predecessor with a larger mission list, a smoother gameplay loop, and a focus on team building and character customization, although some players note that the voxel graphics may detract from the overall experience and that gameplay can become repetitive. Overall, it is recommended for fans of the Earth Defense Force series and newcomers alike.
- “World Brothers 2 is an incredibly fun horde shooter, and what it lacks in some areas compared to the mainline EDF series, it more than makes up for in its gameplay variety and mission design.”
- “Despite the SD voxel graphics, I consider this one of the best because of the gameplay. I love the way you can actually play with 4 characters among a ridiculously vast roster, switch between them at any time, each of them with a weapon and 2 or 3 different skills (even more moves for the melee characters). Many of these characters and skills are ridiculous, over the top, but very fun and varied, great to experiment with weapon and skill synergies in battle.”
- “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.”
- “Locking them behind RNG mechanics is awful.”
- “Gameplay can get repetitive; voxel graphics take away scope, and it's not as funny as the mainline games.”
- “The missions are shorter and more bite-sized; they go faster, and thank god they have the skip dialogue mechanics for the mission's end.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its light-heartedness and entertaining characters, with many players finding themselves laughing throughout their experience. The developers' affection for the series is evident, contributing to a comedic atmosphere filled with goofy antics and bizarre weapons. However, some players note that while the humor is strong, it may not reach the heights of the mainline games, and gameplay can become repetitive.
- “An absolutely hilarious game with a surprising amount of heart.”
- “Not to mention the humor of this game really shows just how much love for the series the developers clearly had.”
- “The humor is back in force, and the new sisters and brothers are fun to explore.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "World Brothers 2" have received praise for their updated visuals and charming voxel aesthetic, which many players find delightful despite its blocky nature. While some critiques mention that the voxel style may limit the game's scope, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a significant improvement over its predecessor, enhancing the fun and engaging gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety and quality of the graphics settings, suggesting they should be retained in future titles for a cleaner visual experience.
- “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.”
- “[An improvement over its predecessor in regard to gameplay, the upbeat tone, the characters' more optimistic outlook, and voxel style visuals work to the game's advantage. Fun to play for fans and newcomers.]”
- “Visually, even with the blocky aesthetic, it's an absolute delight to look at.”
- “Gameplay can get repetitive; voxel graphics take away scope, not as funny as mainline games.”
- “I love this game so much, but I have suggestions for the developers to improve compatibility, visuals, gameplay, and content in future rebooted sequels.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game can be quite grindy, particularly when aiming to unlock all weapon types for their favorite characters, with some reporting significant time investment—up to 100 hours—required to achieve 100% completion.
- “But we managed to beat this 100%, the other world boss had a huge spike and just made it impossible without lots of grinding.”
- “The game can be grindy for sure, especially if you want to unlock all weapon types for your favorite character.”
- “Almost got 100 hours of this on PS5 and grinding through some of the PC version now!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered serviceable and somewhat recycled, yet it features some standout pieces that enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is quite recycled, serviceable, but features some really neat pieces.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming cast of characters that undergo meaningful development, complemented by a diverse array of enemies and a customizable team system that encourages synergy. While the story is engaging, it may not reach the heights of previous titles in the series. Overall, the character development is a standout aspect, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “It has an incredibly diverse enemy variety, an interesting story (not as good as EDF's 6), and a charming cast that undergoes significant character development. There are loads of characters to customize teams and create synergies, making it accessible for newcomers while offering a high skill ceiling.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the characters don't evolve in a way that feels rewarding or impactful.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character arcs; they seem to stagnate rather than grow throughout the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that optimizing performance can be significantly improved by implementing Level of Detail (LOD) techniques for enemies and allied NPCs. This approach helps enhance overall game performance and efficiency.
- “The optimization features really enhance the gameplay experience, making everything run smoothly even in intense situations.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization; it allows for a seamless experience without lag or frame drops.”
- “Especially for performance, I would recommend using LOD (Level of Detail) on enemies, allied NPCs, etc.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”