Earth Defense Force

Earth Defense Force

Available on:

Arcade

Genres

Shooter

Developer

Jaleco

Release Date

December 30, 1991 (34 years ago)

Publisher

Jaleco

Content Rating

N/A

Franchises

Earth Defense Force

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Summary

A SUPER SAGA OF 23RD CENTURY SATELLITE WARFARE!

The graphics will dozzle you, the speed will astound you… but if you don’t think fast and shoot faster, you won’t have a chance against the alien firestorm. Because in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE, the best defense is always a great offense.

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