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GF Rating
9
Excellent
Amazing Fun
posted by RabidLlama (MARINA DEL REY, CA) May 28, 2007
Member since May 2007
4 out of 5 gamers (80%) found this review helpful
This game has gotten some low reviews, and I know why. The graphics aren't really up to XBox 360 level, and the production values are pretty rock-bottom.
However, this game is FUN. Incredibly fun. This game involves you running around with an infinite-ammo gun or rocket launcher or grenade launcher or any other number of weapons, and using those weapons to slaughter hundreds of giant bugs, or shoot down UFOs, or battle with giant robots shooting explosive purple lasers at you.
Every building in the game is destructible. They don't break dynamically, and there's no physics to speak of, and the pieces just disappear into the ground, leading to cries of "this game's graphics suck!". But that doesn't make leveling entire city blocks any less fun. Plus, part of the reason the graphics are lacking is so that the game can render dozens of buildings and hundreds of enemies at the same time.
The characters in the game have horrible voice acting, but to me that's just charming. The translation itself is fine, but the voices are obviously low-budget and hilarious.
The collection aspect of the game is fun as well -- as you kill enemies, they drop weapon pickups, and if you get them and survive the stage, you get those new weapons forever. So not only are there 50+ levels to conquer, you also have 300+ weapons to collect.
A final note: PLAY THIS GAME CO-OP. The cooperative play is fantastic, especially at the higher difficulties when it's a constant life-or-death struggle.
All in all, this game might not be a buy for everybody, but it is most certainly worth renting for anybody who has ever enjoyed a Godzilla movie, an action film, or using a magnifying glass to fry poor, unsuspecting ants.
However, this game is FUN. Incredibly fun. This game involves you running around with an infinite-ammo gun or rocket launcher or grenade launcher or any other number of weapons, and using those weapons to slaughter hundreds of giant bugs, or shoot down UFOs, or battle with giant robots shooting explosive purple lasers at you.
Every building in the game is destructible. They don't break dynamically, and there's no physics to speak of, and the pieces just disappear into the ground, leading to cries of "this game's graphics suck!". But that doesn't make leveling entire city blocks any less fun. Plus, part of the reason the graphics are lacking is so that the game can render dozens of buildings and hundreds of enemies at the same time.
The characters in the game have horrible voice acting, but to me that's just charming. The translation itself is fine, but the voices are obviously low-budget and hilarious.
The collection aspect of the game is fun as well -- as you kill enemies, they drop weapon pickups, and if you get them and survive the stage, you get those new weapons forever. So not only are there 50+ levels to conquer, you also have 300+ weapons to collect.
A final note: PLAY THIS GAME CO-OP. The cooperative play is fantastic, especially at the higher difficulties when it's a constant life-or-death struggle.
All in all, this game might not be a buy for everybody, but it is most certainly worth renting for anybody who has ever enjoyed a Godzilla movie, an action film, or using a magnifying glass to fry poor, unsuspecting ants.
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GF Rating
7
Good
"You kill bugs good" -Private Sugar Watkins
posted by GFR013 (MERRIFIELD, VA) Jan 11, 2008
Member since Jul 2004
3 out of 4 gamers (75%) found this review helpful
Ok so the bugs aren't of the Arachnid variety (ala Starship Troopers movie) but just like the movie the game is good mindless fun. On the day I got it I thought I'd quickly pop it in and check it out before going to bed. I figured only a couple of hours had passed but next thing I knew it was 3 in the morning. While the story isn't the best, the levels move pretty quickly, and with 53 of them there's a lot that'll keep you busy. Before sending it back (since the "keep it" option wasn't available :( ) I was able to clear all of the normal and most of the easy levels in less than 10 hours. The only reason I didn't finish the easy is because after awhile the game does get a bit repetitive. Fortunately it's the type of game you can easily drop in, finish a level or two when you are looking to blow a little time and then stick it back on the shelf for awhile.
As others have mentioned the graphics are not the best, and sometimes when you get into the thick of things it's hard to figure out what's going on. Also while there is a nice variety of weapons (the assault rifle/rocket launcher combo being the best IMHO) and vehicles, I found all of the vehicles difficult to control. The tank was the easiest, the walker was ok if you didn't want to turn, the hoverbike was good in getting you places quickly but not something I would fight from and the only thing I was able to do with the helicopter was fly in circles and crash ;)
Despite all the problems mentioned (which is why I gave it a 7 instead of something higher), I found the game thoroughly enjoyable and since it can be picked up for less than $20 these days it is quite a bargain considering the amount of time it should take to get through all the levels on all the difficulties (if you are of the type that likes to do this sort of thing and wants all the achievement points).
Bottom line is if you are looking for a good mindless game to blow some time on look no further.
"Everyone is doing their part. Are you?"
As others have mentioned the graphics are not the best, and sometimes when you get into the thick of things it's hard to figure out what's going on. Also while there is a nice variety of weapons (the assault rifle/rocket launcher combo being the best IMHO) and vehicles, I found all of the vehicles difficult to control. The tank was the easiest, the walker was ok if you didn't want to turn, the hoverbike was good in getting you places quickly but not something I would fight from and the only thing I was able to do with the helicopter was fly in circles and crash ;)
Despite all the problems mentioned (which is why I gave it a 7 instead of something higher), I found the game thoroughly enjoyable and since it can be picked up for less than $20 these days it is quite a bargain considering the amount of time it should take to get through all the levels on all the difficulties (if you are of the type that likes to do this sort of thing and wants all the achievement points).
Bottom line is if you are looking for a good mindless game to blow some time on look no further.
"Everyone is doing their part. Are you?"
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GF Rating
8
Very Good
EDF 2017
posted by CODEWERKX (MOUNT VERNON, NY) Mar 26, 2007
Member since Sep 2004
7 out of 10 gamers (70%) found this review helpful
i anxiously awaited the arrival of this game, so much so that i had to go to Blockbuster to rent it as it was on 'short wait'.
the grafx: well, it does not LOOK like a xbox 360 game but the amount of on screen activity shows power harnessed.
premise: the earth has been invaded by aliens (again !!!) who are either insects or robots or humanoid or another life form...but it is clear that insects and robots are doing there earthbound destruction. you, as a member of edf have the distinct pleasure of wiping them out and making the earth safe !!!!
sound: nice...blows up real good.
control: total intuitive controls, easy to master and a breeze to use.
opinion: i had a real blast playing this game...i am at the last mission (52) on easy setting. as you play, you get more weapons. the trick is to match the right weapon combination to each mission. my fave is the v-shot assault rifle and the cascade launcher. some tactic i have come up with:
one: approach the invasion hoard, then using the assault rifle BACK-UP they move forward....keep you back clear. next when there is only one red dot on the radar, run round and pick-up all the health, weapons, and armour...THEN get the last alien. if you cannot find that last alien, look up....chances are it is a flying ship. bottom line...i will finish the last level on easy and then try the next degree of difficulty. so, if you like whizz-bang shooters....stop reading this and get EDF.
the grafx: well, it does not LOOK like a xbox 360 game but the amount of on screen activity shows power harnessed.
premise: the earth has been invaded by aliens (again !!!) who are either insects or robots or humanoid or another life form...but it is clear that insects and robots are doing there earthbound destruction. you, as a member of edf have the distinct pleasure of wiping them out and making the earth safe !!!!
sound: nice...blows up real good.
control: total intuitive controls, easy to master and a breeze to use.
opinion: i had a real blast playing this game...i am at the last mission (52) on easy setting. as you play, you get more weapons. the trick is to match the right weapon combination to each mission. my fave is the v-shot assault rifle and the cascade launcher. some tactic i have come up with:
one: approach the invasion hoard, then using the assault rifle BACK-UP they move forward....keep you back clear. next when there is only one red dot on the radar, run round and pick-up all the health, weapons, and armour...THEN get the last alien. if you cannot find that last alien, look up....chances are it is a flying ship. bottom line...i will finish the last level on easy and then try the next degree of difficulty. so, if you like whizz-bang shooters....stop reading this and get EDF.
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