Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 - Deluxe Edition

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 a lot of fun, with tons and tons of Easter eggs to prior games, all variations of humour, and loads of weapons and characters. There is very little negative to point at. The raw variety of characters, from the bold and aggressive to the fun and silly, to the dark and serious somehow all fits together. All of the upgrades to acquire for weapons, items and soldiers leads to a great experience of wanting to play one more level shooting up some aliens.

How Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 compares to previous entries in the series, I can't say. But if-like me-you're new to the EDF brand of crazy, co-op action gameplay, this is a wonderfully fun and entertaining place to start.

In a way, I get it: there isn’t a lot that differs Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 from its predecessor. It’s a bunch of new levels and characters, with the added benefit of feeling a bit more polished than before. With that being said, just being able to enjoy more of a shockingly competent formula with slightly better visual effects, less glitches and even more content is already great in my books. It’s still tons of fun, so “more of the same” in this case is a good thing.

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 offers a brand new story, and lots of new brothers and enemies. While the online community leaves a lot to be desired, World Brothers 2’s improvements over the first game remain significant enough to recommend.

If you’re looking to scratch that EDF itch, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a decent enough way to do it – but EDF 6 is considerably better and more engaging, and that does make it a harder game to recommend. It’s still fun, for sure, because EDF mostly has that pizza-like quality that even when it’s slightly bland and predictable it’s still quite good – but I can’t help but feel that a fully-fledged World Brothers sequel should perhaps have taken its LEGO-like destruction mechanic a little further, or leaned more into the abject silliness of some of your comrades.

World Brothers 2 is an excellent introductory title for those unfamiliar with EDF, as well as longtime fans looking for a more straightforward experience that allows for faster experimentation.

Whether you’re a series veteran or just interested in why gamers love to shout “EDF!” repeatedly, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 winds up being a lot of fun. It’s the most polished version of shooting giant ants that you’ll find. So, what are you waiting for, soldier? Enlist in the Earth Defense Force today.

Designed to be user-friendly, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 focuses on offering lighter gameplay than the main line series, it's a more “family friendly” shooter. The gameplay is competent, has EDF in its essence and it fits well to the Nintendo Switch's hybrid proposal, especially as it offers several possibilities for playing with friends. The experience as a whole, however, sometimes generates a certain discomfort because it is too unpretentious.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 is a hilarious co-op action game that everyone who enjoys the genre should play whether you prefer playing with local chums or online chums-to-be. Just be sure to plug your nose with all the bug guts around. 🐜

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is super accessible and very easy to get into, but deceptively difficult to master.