A real bugger by yourself.
Earth Defense Force 5 is about as close as you can get to the definition of a guilty pleasure. It scoffs at the realism and deeper philosophical themes that are proliferating throughout modern video games as they become a more diverse and ubiquitous entertainment medium. EDF 5 unabashedly keeps both feet planted firmly in the past with its outdated structure, unattractive looks, basic mechanics, and hokey presentation – but despite all of that, EDF 5 still succeeds in providing copious amounts of mindless fun by relishing in the fact that blasting through hordes of giant bugs can be a bombastically good time in short enough bursts.
Earth Defense Force 5’s refreshing uniqueness and indelible charm stand out in a video game landscape that’s growing increasingly self-serious. As its name indicates, this is far from the first EDF title, but it remains strikingly original and fresh 15 years after the series’ debut on the PS2. It’s essentially the alien invasion B-movie video game: a third-person shooter in which you mow down endless hordes of giant bugs and UFOs while copious amounts of hilarious one-liners, stilted news broadcasts, and hammy banter play incessantly in the background. It’s amusingly dumb fun – especially if you have a group of friends to enjoy it with.
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