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Earth's Greatest Defender

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70%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, graphics
96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Earth's Greatest Defender is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Rémi Vansteelandt and was released on November 16, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Earth's Greatest Defender" is a boomer shooter game with a focus on fast-paced action and loud weapons. The game features classic weapons, such as a machine gun and shotgun, that become highly powerful when used in combination with a grappling hook. This hook allows players to fly around levels, access high grounds, and move quickly, adding a unique element to the shooting experience. The game also includes a built-in level editor for endless gameplay possibilities.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is fun and engaging, with tight controls and a variety of weapons that encourage exploration and speedrunning.
  • The sound design and music are excellent, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the action well.
  • The game features a unique grappling hook mechanic and smooth movement, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate retro-style games.
  • The game lacks a story, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience and sense of progression.
  • There are issues with weapon balance, as some weapons feel underpowered compared to others, limiting player choice.
  • The game may require a more powerful computer to run smoothly, with reports of frame drops and graphical glitches.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by smooth movement mechanics and an enjoyable grappling hook that allows for fast-paced traversal, reminiscent of a 2D Spider-Man experience. While the main campaign is relatively short, the game offers engaging mechanics such as quick weapon switching and a slow-motion feature, making it easy to pick up and play despite the absence of destruction elements. Overall, players appreciate the dynamic and chaotic nature of the gameplay.

    • “The smooth movement mechanics along with the grappling hook make you feel like a 2D Spider-Man zipping through levels.”
    • “Love the grappling hook mechanic and also the ability to bypass weapon reloads by switching to the next weapon, which gives you the ability to cause fast blasting mayhem!”
    • “Gameplay feels good and is easy to get into.”
    • “There's a lot of mechanics going on here; it's like Broforce on meth.”
    • “It even has a slow-motion mechanic.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for lacking a meaningful story, with players expressing a desire for at least a simple narrative to provide a sense of purpose beyond just gameplay. Many feel that the absence of a story detracts from the overall experience, as it reduces the progression to mere sequences of fun levels without a cohesive event structure.

    • “The idea is not that I care about a good story; I just want any simple story, even if it's mediocre, in order to have a 'purpose' for progressing the game. This way, the game is not just a sequence of fun levels, but also a sequence of events that build up to create a simple story.”
    • “First of all, the game lacks a story.”
    • “I care about the presence of the story more than the story itself.”
    • “☯ story ☯”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a clean and cohesive art style that enhances the game's appeal, complemented by beautiful effects and strong audio design. While the simplistic visuals stand out, some players experienced occasional frame drops and graphic glitches, particularly in the final mission. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “The shooting is clean and nice, the level design is well made, and the simple art style makes the game stand out more.”
    • “- cohesive graphics”
    • “Even the graphics are very simplistic, you can witness some beautiful effects here and there, and the audio design is extremely good and the soundtrack totally rocks.”
    • “Gunplay, grappling hook, movement... all feel pretty tight, and I had no issues up until the last mission, where some strange frame drops (and graphic glitches) occurred!”
    • “The graphics are cohesive but lack detail, making the overall visual experience feel underwhelming.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with reviewers noting that the soundtrack is engaging and enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the audio design is described as excellent, complementing the game's tight controls and movement. Overall, the sound and music contribute significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Tight controls, good movement, good enemy variety, good sound and music.”
    • “Even the graphics are very simplistic, you can witness some beautiful effects here and there, and the audio design is extremely good and the soundtrack totally rocks.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its poor optimization, requiring a powerful computer to run smoothly, as users with lower-end hardware, like the GeForce 650, experience significant performance issues.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report that the game's mechanics, including gunplay and movement, are generally stable and responsive. However, some users experienced frame drops and graphic glitches during the final mission, indicating occasional stability issues.

    • “Gunplay, grappling hook, movement... all feel pretty tight, and I had no issues up until the last mission, where some strange frame drops and graphic glitches occurred!”
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Earth's Greatest Defender is a casual shooter game.

Earth's Greatest Defender is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

Earth's Greatest Defender was released on November 16, 2023.

Earth's Greatest Defender was developed by Rémi Vansteelandt.

Earth's Greatest Defender has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Earth's Greatest Defender is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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